Category: News
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APC SETTLES FOR GUBIO AS BORNO CONSENSUS GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE
Maiduguri, May 1, 2026 — The APC in Borno has adopted Mustafa Gubio as its consensus governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 elections. Governor Babagana Zulum presented Gubio to Vice President Kashim Shettima in Abuja, saying the decision followed wide consultations and reflects party unity in the state. Zulum also credited President Bola Tinubu for…
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NDLEA CRACKS DOWN IN ABUJA, ARRESTS 132, SEIZES 220KG DRUGS
Abuja — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled multiple drug hubs across the FCT, arresting 132 suspects and recovering over 220kg of illicit substances in a two-week crackdown. The raids, backed by intelligence and surveillance, targeted major hotspots including Gwarinpa, Wuse, Kubwa, Jabi, and Suleja, among others. Recovered items ranged from cannabis…
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NDA DISMISSES VIRAL CADET SANCTIONS REPORTS AS UNAUTHORISED
Kaduna — The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has distanced itself from viral reports detailing sanctions against some cadets, describing the publications as unauthorised. The academy clarified that disciplinary actions followed routine Commandant’s Orders—a standard military process for handling infractions. While confirming that some cadets were dismissed or withdrawn after being found guilty, NDA stressed it…
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NSCDC PRAISES PRIVATE GUARD FIRMS, WARNS DEFAULTERS IN FCT
Abuja — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the FCT has commended Private Guard Companies for complying with licence renewals and ongoing training of personnel. Commandant Olusola Odumosu said the improved compliance is boosting intelligence gathering and strengthening security across the capital. However, he warned that firms failing to renew licences or…
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NAF AIRSTRIKES POUND SAMBISA, WIPE OUT SCORES OF TERRORISTS
Abuja — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated scores of terrorists and destroyed key hideouts in fresh airstrikes across Sambisa Forest and the Tumbuns axis of Borno. According to NAF, the precision strikes—carried out under Operation Hadin Kai—targeted insurgents’ enclaves, logistics hubs, and fortified bases using credible intelligence. A major strike at Alafa in…
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TROOPS DEAL HEAVY BLOW IN ZAMFARA, 4 TERRORISTS KILLED, CAMPS RAZED
Abuja, April 29, 2026 — Troops of the Nigerian Army have stepped up operations in Zamfara, neutralising four terrorists and dismantling multiple camps in a targeted patrol. The mission, carried out by the 1 Brigade Quick Response Force, swept through Wonaka, Ajja, and Gidan Mai Aiki villages, with a major clash reported in Ajja. According…
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ABIA PWDs EMPOWERED TO FIGHT FOR PIA RIGHTS
Umuahia — Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Abia have praised the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) for a hands-on training that equips them to push for inclusion in Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) benefits. Participants described the workshop as “timely and impactful,” saying it gave them the knowledge and confidence to demand their rights—peacefully and…
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WATER AT LAST: SFH BOREHOLE ENDS YEARS OF SCARCITY IN EDO COMMUNITY
Ekpoma — Relief has come to Ikekogbe community in Edo as Society for Family Health (SFH) commissioned a motorised borehole, ending years of water scarcity and health risks. The project, funded by Procter & Gamble under the WASH for Healthy Lives initiative, is expected to curb diseases like cholera and typhoid linked to contaminated water.…
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DON’T LET JUSTICE DIE: FALANA URGES MEDIA TO REOPEN ‘FORGOTTEN’ MURDER CASES
DON’T LET JUSTICE DIE: FALANA URGES MEDIA TO REOPEN ‘FORGOTTEN’ MURDER CASES Lagos — Human rights lawyer Femi Falana is calling on journalists to push for the reopening of unresolved murder cases across Nigeria, warning that many victims have been “abandoned without justice.” Speaking at an event organised by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP),…
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NOLLYWOOD STARS LAATEEF ADEDIMEJI, MO BIMPE WELCOME TRIPLETS
After years of online pressure and rumours, Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe are celebrating a “triple blessing” that has taken Nollywood by storm. Lagos, May 1, 2026 — Nollywood couple Lateef Adedimeji and Adebimpe Oyebade (Mo Bimpe) have welcomed triplet boys, sharing the joyful news with fans on social media. In an emotional post, Adedimeji…
