Military Debunks ‘Twisted’ Report, Clears Defence Chief Over Terror Remarks

Military Debunks ‘Twisted’ Report, Clears Defence Chief Over Terror Remarks

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters has accused an online media outlet of misrepresenting remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, on counter-terrorism efforts in the north-east. According to a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the military said reports suggesting that General Oluyede accused residents of Borno and Yobe states of complicity in terrorism were “misleading” and a distortion of […]

March 21, 2026 21

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Nigerian Army Refutes Report of 40 Soldiers Killed in Borno Attacks

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Army has refuted reports claiming that more than 40 soldiers were killed during recent terrorist attacks on communities in Borno State, describing the account as inaccurate and misleading. According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer at Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai, the report by Sahara Reporters relied on unverified sources and presented a distorted account […]

March 8, 2026 13

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Nigerian Army Dismisses Report Claiming COAS Raised Alarm Over Pipeline Vandalism

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Army has rejected a media report suggesting that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, raised concerns about rising pipeline vandalism during a recent visit to Port Harcourt. In a statement issued on Saturday,by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army described the publication by Sahara Reporters — titled “Nigerian Army Chief Raises Alarm over Rising Pipeline Vandalism […]

January 13, 2026 36

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68 journalists killed in 2024 – UNESCO report

UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation says for the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of duty. More than 60 per cent of these killings occurred in countries experiencing conflict – the highest percentage in over a decade, according to UNESCO new data. “Reliable information is vital in conflict situations to help affected […]

December 13, 2024 111

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Four marketers spend N833bn on fuel imports – Report

Nigeria’s major oil marketers have significantly benefited from the Federal Government’s recent policy to eliminate subsidies on petroleum products. This change has allowed marketers to operate in a more market-driven environment, leading to substantial financial gains. In the first nine months of 2024, four prominent oil marketers reported significant revenue gain, earning a total sum of N1.3tn from the sales of petroleum products to Nigerians. Despite the considerable costs involved […]

November 4, 2024 88

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Strong US jobs report boosts Asian markets, dollar

Asian markets rose Monday after a blockbuster US jobs report soothed any concerns about the world’s top economy. At the same time, the dollar held gains with traders scaling back bets on another bumper interest rate cut. Oil prices edged down as traders await Israel’s response to Iran’s missile barrage last week amid fears of a region-wide war in the Middle East. All three main indexes on Wall Street rallied […]

October 7, 2024 30

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Public debt stock may hit N130tn by Dec – Report

Nigeria’s public debt stock is projected to hit N130tn this year, raising concerns about the country’s debt-to-gross domestic product ratio. This was revealed in a report by Afrinvest, an investment management company, titled, ‘Bank Recapitalisation, Catalyst for a $1tn Economy, ‘ unveiled in Abuja recently. Nigeria’s public debt stock, which includes external and domestic debt, stood at N121.67tn in the first quarter of 2024, up from N97.34tn in the fourth […]

August 5, 2024 73

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Dangote diesel sulphur triggers concern, marketers fault rejection report

The controversy surrounding the sulphur content in the Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has yet to abate. Over the weekend, there were online reports alleging that the diesel recently supplied by the $20bn refinery contained high sulphur. This came as oil marketers stated that despite the allegations of high sulphur in Dangote diesel, no motorist or industrial consumer had registered any complaint against […]

August 5, 2024 86

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Telcos paid over N2tn tax in 2023 – Report

Telecommunication companies paid N2.4tn tax to the Nigerian government in 2023, despite struggling to attract investments, a digital economy report from the Groupe Special Mobile Association According to the report, the sector generated about N33tn, representing 13.5 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product. It highlighted the importance of the telecommunications sector to Nigeria’s economy, with the potential for even greater growth and development in the next 3–5 years. “The […]

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