Hoodlums Attack Anambra Church, Kill Two, Set Buildings Ablaze

In a tragic incident in Anambra State, armed assailants stormed St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, leaving two people dead, including the wife of the parish priest. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers also set fire to several church buildings and vehicles before fleeing the scene. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and residents of the area […]

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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their swift and coordinated response to the attempted coup in the Benin Republic.

According to a statement, Tinubu said that earlier in the day, acting on his directive, Nigerian troops promptly supported the Beninese government in defending constitutional order. He emphasized that the intervention fully complied with the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. The President noted that the troops’ efforts helped stabilise the situation in the […]

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One Dead, Policeman Injured as Farmers-Herders Conflict Escalates in Jigawa; Village Set Ablaze

A renewed clash between farmers and herders in Jigawa State has left one person dead, a police officer injured, and an entire village reduced to ashes. According to local sources, the confrontation began after a dispute over farmland, which quickly escalated into a violent confrontation. Residents say tensions between both groups had been building for […]

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Nigerian Air Force Launches Precision Airstrikes on Fleeing Benin Republic Coup Plotters

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reportedly carried out targeted airstrikes against suspected coup plotters from the Benin Republic who were attempting to escape toward Nigeria’s border regions. According to military sources, the operation was executed after intelligence reports revealed that some members of the failed coup attempt in Cotonou were fleeing through the northern […]

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Imo State government has shut down a hotel and a mortuary in Ngor-Okpala after authorities discovered several mutilated corpses on the premises, raising suspicions of a possible organ-harvesting and kidnapping syndicate.

According to officials, the shocking discovery was made during a joint operation involving security agencies and local authorities. The bodies—found with missing organs and other disturbing signs—prompted an immediate order to seal the facilities pending further investigation. The State Commissioner for Homeland Security confirmed that the government has launched a full probe to uncover those […]

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The Nigerian military has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following reports that a military coup had allegedly toppled Patrice Talon.

According to security sources, the jets took off from Lagos and were observed operating in Beninese airspace. The deployment reflects Nigeria’s decision to intensify aerial surveillance, in order to monitor the rapidly evolving security and political situation across the border. A senior security official described the action as a “precautionary move” — not an offensive […]

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France Pledges Stronger Support to Nigeria in Fight Against Terrorism

France has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s ongoing battle against terrorism, particularly in the northern region where communities continue to face violent attacks. President Emmanuel Macron made the pledge while expressing solidarity with the Nigerian government and citizens affected by insurgency. He said France remains ready to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in security operations, […]

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LG Chairman Denies Reported Mosque Killings in Sokoto

Authorities in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State have debunked widespread social media reports alleging that worshippers were killed in a mosque within the community. According to the LGA Chairman, the claims were completely false, misleading, and designed to create unnecessary panic. He stressed that no such attack occurred and urged the public […]

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ECOWAS Condemns Benin Coup Attempt, Warns of Possible Standby Force Deployment

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly condemned the recent attempted coup in Benin Republic, describing it as a direct attack on democratic governance in the region. In a statement, the regional body reaffirmed its “zero tolerance” stance on unconstitutional changes of government and warned that it is prepared to activate and […]

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NDLEA Seizes 7.6 Million Tramadol Pills, 76,273kg of Cannabis in Major Nationwide Operations

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has carried out a series of coordinated raids across Delta, Imo, and several other states, leading to the interception of 7.6 million tramadol pills and 76,273 kilograms of cannabis, among other illicit substances. According to the agency, the operations were part of an intensified nationwide crackdown on drug […]

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