DHQ Denies Civilian Casualties in Shiroro Air Strikes, Says 70 Bandits Killed

DHQ Denies Civilian Casualties in Shiroro Air Strikes, Says 70 Bandits Killed

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports alleging civilian casualties during recent aerial bombardments carried out by the Nigerian military in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. According to a statement signed by the director media operations Major General Michael Onoja, the air strikes were conducted by the Nigerian Army UAV Command between late May 9 and early hours of May 10, following intelligence reports on the […]

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Immigration Denies Passport Payment Fraud Claims, Warns Nigerians Against Fake Platforms

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Immigration Service has dismissed allegations of irregularities in its passport application and payment process, describing the claims as false, misleading and an attempt to defraud Nigerians. In a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, the agency said its passport application system remains secure, transparent and accessible only through its official portal. According to the statement, the NIS operates a […]

May 7, 2026 17

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FEATURE: FCT Minister Calls Kugbo Bus Terminal Damage “Natural Disaster,” Denies Blocking ADC Convention

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described damage to the Kugbo Bus Terminal as a natural disaster caused by a severe windstorm, not structural failure. He also denied claims that his office blocked the African Democratic Congress from securing a venue for its national convention. Wike spoke to journalists after an extensive inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects across the FCT. Kugbo […]

April 17, 2026 17

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Military Denies Claims of Arming Repentant Boko Haram Fighters

By Zainab Uzomah Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) has dismissed claims circulating in a viral video alleging that repentant and active Boko Haram members are being armed to fight alongside the Nigerian military, describing the report as false and misleading. The programme clarified that it remains a non-combat initiative focused on de-radicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration of former insurgents. The Coordinator, Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier General Y. Ali, in a statement, said […]

April 17, 2026 12

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FCT Police Command Denies Terrorist Attack Allegations, Launches Investigation Into Viral Video

By Toffa Momoh I Abuja The FCT Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading a viral video claiming terrorists are advancing on Abuja, with gunshots reportedly "raining heavily" in the Federal Capital Territory. The Command, in a statement by its spokesperson, ASP Josephine Adeh, states there's no record of any such attack or security breach in Abuja or the FCT. According to the statement, preliminary findings show the gunshot […]

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Army denies reports of attack on Bishop Kukah’s residence in Sokoto

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports circulating on social media that gunmen attacked the residence of Bishop Matthew Kukah and a Catholic cathedral in north-west Nigeria. According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 8 Division and Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the claims—widely shared on Facebook—are “false and misleading”, with no such incident […]

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Military Denies Allegation of Cover-Up in Rukuba Attack, Describes Viral Claim as Misleading

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Headquarters Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE, has dismissed as false and misleading a viral comment by a youth leader in Angwan Rukuba Community, alleging that troops provided cover for perpetrators of the recent Palm Sunday attack in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. This was contained in a statement signed by the Media Information Officer of the task force, Captain Chinonso Polycarp […]

April 1, 2026 24

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DHQ Denies Hosting US Troops Amid Rising Public Speculation

By Zainab Uzomah The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports suggesting that United States troops have been deployed to the country, saying recent speculation in the media does not reflect the reality of ongoing security cooperation between both nations. In a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the military said Nigeria maintains a “long-standing and structured” partnership with the United States focused on capacity building, training, […]

February 6, 2026 12

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Ambode Denies ADC Link, Reaffirms Support for Tinubu, APC

Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has dismissed claims of political alignment with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), reiterating his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. In a statement issued on Friday, Ambode described reports suggesting his governorship ambition under the ADC as “false publications” aimed at causing unnecessary distractions. “I wish to publicly reaffirm my absolute and unshakable loyalty to […]

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