DHQ Blasts ‘False’ Civilian Casualty Claims in Zamfara Airstrike, Says Terrorists Were Crushed

DHQ Blasts ‘False’ Civilian Casualty Claims in Zamfara Airstrike, Says Terrorists Were Crushed

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has fiercely rejected reports alleging civilian casualties and conflicting death figures following a major air-land operation carried out by troops of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in Zamfara State. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday, the DHQ described the reports circulating across local and international media platforms as “misleading,” “speculative,” and “completely unverified,” insisting that the military […]

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NAF, Police EOD Team Strengthen Counter-IED Capabilities in Bauchi

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA), Bauchi, has partnered with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Bauchi State Command, to enhance counter-improvised explosive device (IED) capabilities among special forces trainees. The specialised training, conducted for participants of Special Forces Course 13/2026, focused on the identification and handling of IED threats in contemporary combat environments. The exercise was […]

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Manpower Development Critical to Blue Economy-CNS

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has described manpower development as critical to safe navigation and the growth of Nigeria’s blue economy. Vice Admiral Abbas stated this during a courtesy visit by the Hydrographer of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydrography Agency, Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi, at the Naval Headquarters in Abuja. Rear Admiral Fadahunsi, during the visit, appreciated […]

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Unchecked Deforestation Threatens Abuja’s Future- Bankole

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja An environmentalist and member of the All Progressives Congress National Working Committee, Aare Tolu Bankole, has decried indiscriminate tree felling in the Federal Capital Territory, warning that the trend poses serious environmental and safety risks to residents of Abuja. Bankole said Abuja was originally designed as a modern city where urban development would coexist with nature through the preservation of green belts, tree-lined avenues and protected […]

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Navy Uncovers Illegal Fuel Stockpile Along Rivers–Bayelsa Corridor

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy has intensified operations against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta, uncovering illegal refining sites in Bonny and intercepting a concealed fuel stockpile along the Rivers–Bayelsa border corridor. In a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Navy said personnel of Forward Operating Base BONNY, under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, foiled attempts by suspected […]

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APC Screening Ends as Governors, Aspirants Jostle for Power

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja As the All Progressives Congress, APC, screening of governorship and senatorial aspirants draws to a close, candidates have expressed satisfaction with the exercise, describing the process as democratic, transparent and thorough. However, political realignments are beginning to emerge within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections, with no fewer than five outgoing governors seeking seats in the Senate after completing their second terms in office. […]

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Disrupt APC Primaries, Face Suspension, Yilwatda Warns Aspirants

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has cautioned that the party would not tolerate acts capable of disrupting the primary elections, including violence, anti-party activities, and attempts to undermine the integrity of the process. Yilwatda issued the warning while addressing aspirants who recently underwent screening exercises conducted by the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released […]

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Wike Orders 10km Extension of Outer Southern Expressway to Wasa Junction, Defends Land Allocation Policy

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA — FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has directed the immediate extension of the 10km Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) from Ring Road II Junction at Apo to Wasa Junction, saying the move will complete the arterial network and improve connectivity for residents and businesses. Wike gave the directive during an inspection of infrastructure projects scheduled for commissioning to mark President Bola Tinubu’s third year in office. He said […]

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Wike Defends Judiciary Housing Project, Faults NBA Chairman Over Judicial Independence Claims

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA — FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed concerns that providing residential and office infrastructure for the judiciary will compromise judicial independence, saying the practice is neither new nor unusual. Speaking to journalists after inspecting ongoing judicial and road projects in Abuja, Wike said the Federal Capital Development Authority has historically built facilities for independent government institutions, including the Supreme Court, National Assembly, and INEC. “We have […]

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