Army Chief Commends Troops at Interfaith Breaking of Fast in Abuja

Army Chief Commends Troops at Interfaith Breaking of Fast in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has praised soldiers for their bravery and commitment in tackling terrorism, insurgency and other security threats across the country. He made the remarks on Saturday while hosting soldiers serving in Abuja to an interfaith breaking of fast at the TA Lagbaja Banquet Hall of the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites in Asokoro. In his address, Lieutenant General […]

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Airpower ‘Key to Breaking Terror Networks’ — CAS

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has underscored the decisive role of airpower in Nigeria’s counterterrorism campaign during an operational visit to the Nigerian Air Force’s 303 Composite Group in Ilorin. According to the statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, the visit on 19 February preceded the official launch of Operation Savannah Shield, where […]

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BREAKING: Top ANSARU Terrorist Leaders Captured in Major Security Operation

Abuja, Nigeria – August 16, 2025 — In a significant breakthrough in Nigeria's fight against terrorism, security agencies have captured the top leadership of Jama'atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (ANSARU), the Al-Qaeda-linked terror group operating in the country. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, disclosed this during a press briefing on Saturday at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Abuja. He confirmed that the two high-profile terrorists — […]

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BREAKING: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Vows To Resume At Senate On Tuesday

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has communicated her intentions to resume on Tuesday in a letter to the Senate. Akpoti-Uduaghan has insisted that she will resume at the Senate on Tuesday, 22nd of July 2025, in line with the judgement of the court, despite the appeal by the president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. “I have pretty much two months more before the six months expire. […]

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BREAKING: Court Grants Senator Natasha Bail on Personal Recognizance in Second Arraignment

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan bail on personal recognizance. Justice Musa Umar of the Federal High Court granted the Senator bail on her personal assurance to appear in court for the trial in the case of defamation levelled against her by the Federal government with Godswill Akpabio and Yahaya Bello being the complainants. Natasha was […]

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BREAKING: Ganduje Reisgns as APC National Chairman

In a surprising development, Nigeria’s political space, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has resigned from his position as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), effective immediately. Ganduje, a former two-term governor of Kano State, announced his resignation on Thursday, citing health concerns as the primary reason for stepping down. While the APC has yet to release an official statement, several party sources have hinted at underlying tensions that […]

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BREAKING: NNPCL announces shutdown of Port Harcourt Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the temporary shutdown of operations at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) beginning May 24, 2025. In a statement issued on Saturday, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Femi Soneye, said the shutdown is part of a scheduled maintenance and sustainability assessment exercise designed to enhance the refinery’s long-term performance. Soneye assured the public that the move is routine and necessary to […]

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BREAKING: JAMB Admits Errors in 2025 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has admitted to errors that adversely affected the performance of candidates in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Board’s Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, made the disclosure during a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja. A visibly teary Oloyede apologised to candidates and their families, saying the board regrets the trauma caused. He admitted that lapses attributed to staff negligence, had impacted […]

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BREAKING: Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88.The Vatican confirmed that the pontiff passed away on Easter Monday at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta within Vatican City.Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber,Cardinal Kevin Farrell, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta on Monday morning.Farrel said the Pope died at exactly 7.35am. His death comes hours after he greeted Catholic faithful who were at the […]

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