US Congressman Riley Moore Renews Calls for Decentralised Police Force in Nigeria Amid Rising Insecurity

United States Congressman Riley Moore has once again urged Nigeria to decentralise its police force, empowering state governments to take greater responsibility for local security and better address the country’s persistent insecurity challenges. Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia’s 2nd District, made the call in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, March 25, […]

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2027: INEC Extends Deadline for Political Parties to Submit Membership Registers

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the deadline for political parties to submit their digital membership registers ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission made the announcement following concerns from several political parties about the tight original timeline in its revised electoral timetable. Under the initial schedule, parties were […]

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Nigerian Army Intensifies Offensives, Records Major Gains Against ISWAP and Boko Haram in North-East

The Nigerian Army, under Operation Hadin Kai, has achieved significant gains in the fight against insurgency in the North-East by intensifying targeted offensives against key leaders and strongholds of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram (JAS). Maj.-Gen. Abulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander of the North East Joint Task Force (Operation Hadin Kai), […]

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Nollywood Veteran Kate Henshaw Advocates Menopause Awareness

Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw has taken a bold step in advocating for women’s health by shining a light on menopause awareness, a topic often shrouded in silence and stigma in Nigeria. The actress, known for her decades-long career in the industry and her commitment to fitness and wellness, shared her personal journey during a high-profile […]

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Iran’s Military Warns Hotels Housing US Soldiers Will Be Targeted

In a striking statement, Iran’s military has declared that any hotel accommodating US soldiers in the region will be regarded as a legitimate target in their ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. Armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi made this assertion during an interview with state television on Thursday. Shekarchi emphasized, “When all the […]

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Gospel Singer and Nollywood Soundtrack Icon Onos Brisibi Dies at 55

Renowned Nigerian gospel singer and celebrated Nollywood soundtrack artiste Onos Nancy Brisibi has passed away at the age of 55 after a prolonged illness. Brisibi, whose powerful and distinctive vocals became synonymous with some of Nollywood’s most iconic classic films, breathed her last on Monday, March 23, 2026. Her family announced the sad news in […]

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Trump Says Iran Allowed 10 Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz as ‘Present’ to Show Seriousness in Negotiations

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Iran permitted 10 oil tankers to transit the strategic Strait of Hormuz this week as a “present” and goodwill gesture, signaling Tehran’s commitment to ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict with the United States. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump elaborated […]

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Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA Kill Six Bandits in Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intensified coordinated offensives against terrorist enclaves across Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi states, killing at least six suspected bandits and recovering arms, ammunition, and communication equipment in a series of operations conducted this week. The Nigerian Army disclosed the successes in a press statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel […]

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Tragedy in Port Harcourt: Popular Event Planner and CEO of Special B Ushers, Mina Orupabo, Shot Dead in Gunmen Attack

Residents of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, are mourning the untimely death of Mina Orupabo, a well-known event planner and Chief Executive Officer of Special Bensington Ushers, popularly referred to as Special B Ushers or SpecialIb Ushers. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, March 19, 2026, around 8:00 p.m., along Total Gospel Road, off Peter Odili […]

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Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke Rescue 28-Year-Old Kidnap Victim, Arrest Two Suspects in Benue State

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have successfully rescued a 28-year-old kidnapped woman and arrested two suspected armed herders in coordinated, intelligence-led operations across parts of Benue State. The rescue took place at Tse-Ubena village in the Yooyo Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area. The victim, identified as Mrs. Member Ityavber, was freed during a […]

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