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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu has visited survivors of the deadly bomb blasts in Maiduguri, pledging stronger security measures and intensified efforts to track down those responsible. The IGP made the visit on Tuesday, a day after coordinated explosions rocked three locations in the city, leaving 23 people dead and 108 others injured, according to the Borno State Police Command. The attacks, which occurred at about 7:24pm on Monday, struck a busy market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office flyover—areas known for heavy civilian traffic. During his visit to the teaching…

A senior United States counterterrorism official, Joseph Kent has resigned in protest over the ongoing war involving the US, Israel and Iran, arguing that Tehran posed no immediate threat to Washington. Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), stepped down on Tuesday, becoming the first high-ranking official to quit the administration of Donald Trump over the conflict. In his resignation letter, Kent said he could not support what he described as a war lacking justification. “I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,” he wrote. Kent, a former Green Beret with multiple combat deployments, insisted that…

Abiodun Ayoyinka, the comic actor popularly known as Papa Ajasco, has appealed for financial assistance, just days after opening up about the professional and personal challenges he has faced in recent years. The actor first shared his struggles over the weekend, revealing that he has been unable to commercially leverage the popular Papa Ajasco character because the rights are trademarked by producer Wale Adenuga. According to Ayoyinka, the restriction has severely limited his opportunities outside the original show. In a recent video shared on his new Instagram page, the actor made a direct appeal to the public for financial support.…

A lady identified as Osarobo Odigie is seeking N395 million in damages from TikToker Peller, accusing him of defamation, cyber harassment, and invasion of privacy at a lounge. The incident occurred on January 6, 2026, at Folixxx Lounge along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos. The dispute began when the content creator posted a video of Odigie standing at the counter area trying to buy food, labelling her a “hater” after she allegedly told him he was being too loud. In a letter from her legal representative dated March 10, Odigie claimed that Peller’s “demeaning, false, and defamatory” statements had exposed…

A federal high court in Abuja has threatened to commit Marshall Abubakar, counsel to Omoyele Sowore, activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, to prison over alleged contempt. According to NAN, Mohammed Umar, the presiding judge, issued the threat after Abubakar raised his voice during court proceedings on Monday. Sowore is standing trial on a two-count charge preferred against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). The charge follows Sowore’s August 25 post on X, in which he described Tinubu as a “criminal” while reacting to the president’s remarks on corruption during a trip to Brazil. At the resumed court…

President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, following bomb attacks in three locations in the city. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Tinubu mourned those who lost their lives, sympathised with the injured, and expressed solidarity with residents of the state. “I want to make it categorically clear that these acts of terror are the final desperate and frantic attempts by criminals and terrorist elements trying to instill and spread fear, as they are under constant pressure from our brave…

The Nigerian Army has warned that more Boko Haram suicide bombers may still be in Maiduguri following multiple deadly explosions on Monday night. Borno state police confirmed that 23 people were killed and 108 others injured when bombs detonated around 7:24 p.m., targeting a major market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office flyover. Police spokesperson Nahum Daso said, “Preliminary investigation reveals that the incidents were carried out by suspected suicide bombers.” The army echoed this, noting that the attacks were designed to inflict mass casualties and sow panic in the city. Sani Uba,…

FairMoney Microfinance Bank has appointed Gbenga Shobo as Chairman of its Board and Debo Aderoju as Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer, in a strategic move to strengthen governance and leadership. The appointments come as the digital lender accelerates its transition into a full-service microfinance bank, positioning itself for deeper growth in Nigeria’s fast-expanding financial services sector. The bank said the move reflects its commitment to strong corporate governance, regulatory compliance and long-term sustainability as it scales operations. Shobo brings more than 35 years of banking experience, including his previous role as Deputy Managing Director at First Bank of Nigeria…

Multiple explosions rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening, hours after suspected insurgents attacked a military base in Ajilari Cross. Blasts struck near the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, the main market, and a post office, sparking panic across the city. Police say security forces repelled the initial attack with no casualties, though officials are still assessing the impact of the later explosions. Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been linked to the attacks, part of a surge in violence in northeastern Nigeria. In a viral screenshot of an alleged Truth Social post, United States President Donald…

Multiple explosions rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening, hours after suspected insurgents launched a midnight assault on a military position on the city’s outskirts. Security sources said at least three blasts were recorded across the city, including near the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and around the main market. A security analyst, Makama Zagazolla, disclosed that the explosions followed an earlier attack on a military base in Ajilari Cross, a suburb located a few kilometres from the airport. The overnight assault, which began around midnight, also coincided with another reported incident in Damboa Local Government Area, south of…