Category: News
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NIGERIA’S INFLATION RISES TO 15.69% IN APRIL – NBS REPORT
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose slightly to 15.69% in April 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest report shows a marginal increase from 15.38% recorded in March. The NBS said the rise was influenced by higher prices in food, transport, accommodation services, and other household essentials. Food inflation stood at 16.06% year-on-year,…
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PENCOM LAUNCHES FREE HEALTHCARE SCHEME FOR LOW-INCOME PENSIONERS
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has introduced a free healthcare initiative for low-income pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme. In a statement, PenCom said the programme—known as PenCare is designed to reduce medical costs and improve the wellbeing of retirees. The scheme targets retirees aged 60 and above who earn less than N70,000 monthly from…
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POLICE ARREST 10 SUSPECTED BANDITS, RECOVER FIREARMS IN KADUNA OPERATIONS
The Kaduna State Police Command says it has arrested 10 suspected bandits and recovered eight firearms in separate operations across the state. Police spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, said the arrests followed investigations into criminal conspiracy and illegal arms dealing linked to earlier cases transferred from Ikara Division. In one operation, five suspects were arrested and…
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IGP WARNS POLICE OFFICERS AGAINST MISCONDUCT, ABUSE OF POWER
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has warned police officers across the country against misconduct, abuse of power and unprofessional behaviour. Speaking during a visit to the Edo State Police Command in Benin, the IGP said the Nigeria Police Force would no longer tolerate acts capable of damaging public trust and the image of the force.…
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KWARA UNITED QUEENS FC SELECTS 22 PLAYERS AFTER SCREENING EXERCISE
Kwara United Queens FC has announced the selection of 22 players following its recent screening exercise and the Kwara First Lady Pre-Season Championship. In a statement issued by the club’s management, the team appreciated all participants for their effort, dedication and performances throughout the process. It also encouraged players who were not selected not to…
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COURT JAILS FEMALE GUNRUNNER 20 YEARS OVER TERRORISM OFFENCES
A female gunrunner, Halima Haliru, has been sentenced by the Federal High Court in Abuja to 20 years imprisonment over terrorism-related offences after she admitted guilt to part of the charges filed against her. Haliru was arrested in Plateau State by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) while allegedly in possession of 302…
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GUNMEN INVADE OYO SCHOOLS, KILL TEACHER, ABDUCT PUPILS
Fear and anxiety enveloped parts of Oyo State following an attack on Friday May 15 by suspected terrorists on two schools, where a teacher was killed and several pupils abducted. The affected schools are LA school and Community Grammar School, both in Ahoro-Esinele community, Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Confirming the incident in…
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KWARA POLICE LAUNCH SPECIAL CRIME RESPONSE UNIT, SETS UP CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT
The Kwara State Police Command has inaugurated a new Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) alongside a Civilian Oversight Board, in a move aimed at strengthening intelligence-led policing and improving security collaboration across the state. The ceremony, held on Friday May 16 at the Police Officers’ Mess, GRA, Ilorin, also marked the closing of a two-day…
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NIGERIA, U.S. JOINT OPERATION ELIMINATES ISIS LEADER IN LAKE CHAD REGION — TINUBU
President Bola Tinubu says a joint counterterrorism operation carried out by Nigerian and United States forces has led to the elimination of an ISIS senior leader in the Lake Chad Basin region. According to the President, the operation targeted Abu Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, along with several of his lieutenants during a strike…
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TRUMP CONFIRMS JOINT U.S.-NIGERIA OPERATION THAT ELIMINATED SENIOR ISIS FIGURE
The United States has confirmed that American and Nigerian forces carried out a joint counterterrorism operation that led to the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as a senior ISIS commander operating in Africa. In a statement shared on X, U.S. President Donald Trump said the mission was “meticulously planned” and executed alongside the Nigerian Armed…
