Category: News
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R&B LEGEND, PEABO BRYSON, DIES AT 75
Grammy-winning R&B icon, Peabo Bryson, has died at the age of 75. His family disclosed this in a statement, while paying tribute to the singer’s enduring impact on music and popular culture. The family also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support following his death. Bryson was renowned for his contributions to Disney classics such…
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COURT SENTENCES FOUR OWO CHURCH ATTACK SUSPECTS TO DEATH, ACQUITS ONE
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four persons linked to the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, to death by hanging. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the judgment on Wednesday after finding Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, 25, Al Qasim Idris, 20, Jamiu Abdulmalik, 26, and Abdulhaleem Idris, 25,…
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TROOPS INTENSIFY NORTH-EAST OPERATIONS, NEUTRALISE OVER 50 TERRORISTS
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intensified counter-terrorism operations in the North-East, with the military reporting that more than 50 terrorists were neutralised in recent operations across Borno State. According to an operational report, a precision airstrike around Kirta and Arina Ciki targeted several terrorist commanders, including Khalifa Umar, identified by the military as a…
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ARMY WELFARE FLIGHT AIRLIFTS 332 TROOPS IN LATEST NORTH-EAST ROTATION
The Nigerian Army says its Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Welfare Flight Programme has airlifted 332 military personnel in and out of the North-East operational theatre as part of routine troop rotation and welfare support. According to an operational report, the first welfare flight for June transported 174 personnel into the Operation Hadin Kai theatre,…
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FCT FARMERS WORRY OVER RISING INPUT COSTS DESPITE PROMISING RAINS
Farmers across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say the 2026 planting season has started with both hope and concern. While early rainfall has encouraged cultivation, many farmers say soaring costs of fertilisers, seeds, agrochemicals and labour are making farming increasingly difficult. Some farmers told the press that fertiliser prices have risen sharply compared to last…
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N1.35BN FRAUD CASE: EFCC, SULE LAMIDO CLASH OVER SUBPOENAED WITNESS IN COURT
The trial of former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, over alleged N1.35 billion money laundering took a new turn at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the defence team disagreed over a subpoenaed witness presented in court. The defence argued that the witness was not…
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NIGERIAN ARMY PUSHES INDIGENOUS INNOVATION IN FIGHT AGAINST INSECURITY
The Nigerian Army says it is intensifying efforts to tackle insecurity by adopting indigenous innovation and strengthening the combat readiness of its personnel. This was stated by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, at the opening of the Nigerian Army Combat Support Arms Training Week 2026 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He said…
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UN REPORT: 121 MILLION PEOPLE RECEIVED FOOD AID IN 2025 – AMINA MOHAMMED
The United Nations has reported major global humanitarian progress, stating that 121 million people received food assistance in 2025. According to UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, 191 million children were vaccinated against measles during the same period, while 84 million people benefited from social protection programmes. The report also notes that over half a billion…
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NIGERIA SEEKS DEEPER KOREA-AFRICA PARTNERSHIP TO TACKLE GLOBAL CHALLENGES
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger cooperation with the Republic of Korea to address global challenges and promote sustainable development across Africa. Speaking at the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Seoul, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said Nigeria is seeking genuine partnerships built on shared responsibility, investment in solutions, and mutual benefits. She…
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SOUTH SUDAN STRENGTHENS EBOLA PREPAREDNESS AMID OUTBREAKS IN UGANDA, DR CONGO
South Sudan has intensified its emergency preparedness efforts following Ebola outbreaks in neighbouring Uganda and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Senior government officials, alongside representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO) and other health partners, visited key public health facilities in Juba to assess and strengthen the country’s readiness to respond to…
