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Nigerian Army troops have rescued six people who were abducted by suspected kidnappers during a routine patrol in Katsina State. The victims, made up of four women and two boys, were freed after soldiers responded swiftly to intelligence and intensified security operations in the area. According to military sources, the troops encountered the kidnappers during […]
Continue ReadingA Nigerian woman, Habibat Salawudeen Ihiovi-Jack, has successfully completed a 144-hour marathon Bible reading in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record. The endurance challenge, which lasted six consecutive days, saw Habibat read the Bible continuously while adhering to the guidelines for record attempts. The feat attracted support from family, friends, well-wishers, and […]
Continue ReadingA Federal High Court in Abuja has granted activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore fresh bail in the sum of N200 million, weeks after revoking his earlier bail. The court ruled that Sowore must provide one surety who owns landed property within Abuja. The property must be verified by the court before the bail […]
Continue ReadingSouth African authorities have deployed additional police officers across key areas to prevent possible violence ahead of planned anti-migrant protests, as growing tensions over illegal immigration continue to grip parts of the country. The demonstrations, reportedly organized by groups calling for stricter immigration enforcement, have raised concerns over potential attacks on foreign nationals and their […]
Continue ReadingThe Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has rescued a kidnapped victim and arrested four members of the same family over their alleged involvement in the abduction. The suspects, identified as a father and his three sons, were apprehended in Oba-Ile, Akoko area of Ondo State following an intelligence-led operation by […]
Continue ReadingThe Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing sweeping changes aimed at modernising the scheme and making it more relevant to national development. One of the key reforms is the replacement of military leadership in orientation camp activities with trained civilian administrators. According to the government, the […]
Continue ReadingIn a remarkable achievement that has inspired many across the country, 16-year-old Osasere Okundaye has made history by becoming Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant. The young prodigy recently earned membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), a feat that many professionals spend years working toward. Her accomplishment has drawn widespread praise from educators, […]
Continue ReadingA devastating heatwave has claimed more than 1,300 lives across Europe, as record-breaking temperatures continue to grip the continent and overwhelm healthcare systems. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the excess deaths have been recorded since June 21, with millions of people exposed to dangerously high temperatures. Several countries, including France, Germany, Poland, the […]
Continue ReadingSeveral top commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), along with 76 foot soldiers and their family members, have surrendered to Nigerian troops in the North-East following sustained military operations against the terrorist group. Security sources disclosed that the mass surrender occurred after weeks of intensified offensives by the Nigerian military, which have […]
Continue ReadingSuspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Monday attacked Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, killing a teacher and abducting an unspecified number of students who were writing the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination. According to reports, the attackers stormed the school at […]
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