Category: News
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ARMY AVIATION NOW PLAYING KEY ROLE IN OPERATIONS — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says Nigerian Army Aviation is playing an increasingly important role in ongoing military operations across different parts of the country. Speaking at the Chief of Army Staff First Bi-Annual Conference 2026 in Abuja, he said the use of air assets alongside ground troops has improved mobility, rapid…
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FRSC LAUNCHES ‘OPERATION GUDUMA’ TO TACKLE MIXED LOADING ON KADUNA-ABUJA HIGHWAY
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched “Operation Guduma,” a special enforcement exercise targeting mixed loading and other traffic violations on the Kaduna-Abuja Highway. The operation was carried out in the Kakau area of Kaduna State, where FRSC officials warned against transporting passengers alongside goods, animals or farm produce in trucks. According to the…
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DHQ SAYS AIRSTRIKES KILLED OVER 20 ISIS/ISWAP FIGHTERS IN BORNO
The Defence Headquarters says more than 20 ISIS/ISWAP fighters were killed during coordinated airstrikes in the Metele area of Borno State. According to the military, the operation was carried out with support from the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) after intelligence reports identified the movement and gathering of suspected terrorist elements in the area. The…
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OYO SCHOOL ABDUCTION: KIDNAPPED PRINCIPAL APPEARS IN VIDEO, PLEADS WITH TINUBU, MAKINDE, CAN FOR HELP
A disturbing video has emerged showing one of the abducted school administrators from the recent attack in Oyo State, appealing for urgent intervention and peaceful negotiation with her captors, even as authorities and residents confirm that 7 teachers and 39 pupils were taken in the incident. The video, obtained on Sunday, showed Mrs Alamu Folawe,…
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SOUTH AFRICA LEADS MEDAL TABLE AS NIGERIA HOLDS SECOND PLACE AT AFRICAN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP
South Africa is currently leading the medal table at the 2026 African Track Cycling Championships, while Nigeria holds second place in the standings. The Cycling Federation of Nigeria reports that a total of 103 medals have been won so far, including gold, silver and bronze across participating countries. South Africa leads with 19 gold medals,…
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APC ASPIRANT PETITIONS PARTY OVER ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES IN APAPA PRIMARY ELECTION
An APC House of Representatives aspirant for Apapa Federal Constituency, Dr Adesola Adedayo, has raised concerns over the conduct of the party’s primary election held on May 16. In a petition to the APC Electoral Appeals Committee, he alleged that several wards were affected by irregularities, including electoral fraud, violence, and alleged disenfranchisement of party…
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NIGERIAN CELEBRITIES AND DESIGNERS DRIVE GLOBAL RISE OF AFRO-FASHION
Nigerian celebrities and designers are playing a growing role in pushing Afro-fashion onto the global stage, with African-inspired styles gaining wider international recognition. From Adire and Aso-Oke to Ankara and Akwete, designers are blending traditional fabrics with modern luxury to create bold fashion statements seen at red carpets, music tours and global events. Stars like…
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FCT RESIDENTS LAMENT POOR POWER SUPPLY, RISING ELECTRICITY BILLS
Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised concerns over poor power supply and rising electricity costs in different parts of Abuja. Residents in areas such as Kubwa, Bwari, Kado, Apo and Dutse say they continue to experience irregular electricity, even as they report higher bills and reduced electricity units for the same…
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NSDC SAYS NIGERIA’S SUGAR SECTOR COULD CREATE ABOUT 1 MILLION JOBS
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) says Nigeria’s sugar sector has the potential to generate about one million jobs if fully developed. The Executive Secretary/CEO of NSDC, Mr Kamar Bakrin, made this known during a strategic meeting with the Nigeria Customs Service in Abuja. He said the sector could create both direct and indirect jobs,…
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DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS CONFIRMS NO TROOP CASUALTY IN AL-MINUKI OPERATION
The Defence Headquarters says no Nigerian soldier was killed during the operation that led to the elimination of terrorist commander Abu Bilal Al-Minuki. Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, said the mission was a carefully planned precision strike based on credible intelligence and coordination. He described it as a successful operation targeting a…
