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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed “scores” of Boko Haram fighters in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno state. The terrorists were killed during air strikes conducted by troops of Operation Hadin Kai. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, said the air strikes were targeted at the terrorists’ enclave. The publication said several insurgents were killed and some of their equipment hidden in the forest were also destroyed. Makama said the strikes followed credible intelligence of planned attacks by the insurgents before, during, and after the Eid celebration. In a statement on Saturday, Ehimen…

Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, has accused politicians and unnamed members of the national assembly of sponsoring violent attacks in the state. There has been a significant uptick in insecurity in Benue since the start of the year, with hundreds killed in violent attacks in several communities. Speaking on Friday on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, Alia said an interim report of a judicial panel he set up showed that politicians were orchestrating the attacks. Alia said he would take decisive action once the full report of the panel is presented in the coming week. The governor said the…

Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, has recommended a single term of five or six years for elected public officials. Makinde spoke on Friday when Muslim faithful visited him at his Ibadan residence shortly after the Eid-el-Kabir prayers. The delegation, which was led by Bayo Lawal, the deputy governor, comprised traditional and political leaders. Speaking during the visit, Makinde said based on his experience, elected officials are only serious with governance for five years out of the eight years in office. The Oyo governor, who has been in office for six years, said there are always distractions of re-election campaigns, adding…

Mike ‘Gentleman’ Ejeagha, the ace highlife singer, has died at age 95. In a post via X, Peter Mbah, the governor of Enugu state, confirmed the death of the veteran singer. He described Ejeagha as a gifted musician whose humility, storytelling through music, and cultural influence made him a timeless figure across generations. He added that his passing is a great loss not just to his family, but to Enugu, the music industry, and the nation at large. “I’m profoundly saddened by the death of the music icon, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha,” the post reads. “Mike Ejeagha was a legend, a…

Victor Boniface has hinted about a possible early retirement from international duty for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.  The 24-year-old striker took to his Instagram page to announce that he had hung up his boots on Friday. The post comes a few hours after Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly in Moscow. Boniface played 61 minutes of the match before he was substituted for Tolu Arokodare, who equalised for the Eagles. Arokodare scores as Nigeria’s friendly tie with Russia ends in stalemate Tolu Arokodare opened his goal account for the Super Eagles in the team’s 1-1 draw…

President Bola Tinubu has implored Nigerians to offer fervent prayers for troops on the frontline. Speaking with journalists on Friday at Dodan Barracks in Lagos, where he observed the Eid-al-Adha prayers, Tinubu said Nigerians should include security agencies and vulnerable citizens in their prayers. “We should remember to pray and give to those who are very vulnerable in the spirit of the season, which is sacrifice,” Tinubu said. “We must unite, remain our brothers’ keeper, and give to our neighbours. We should show love to everyone. “We must also pray hard for our troops to keep us safe. They are…

Ini Ememobong, commissioner for special duties and Ibom deep seaport, has resigned. On Friday, Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the switch official after nearly three months of signalling his intention to leave the PDP. Last month, Eno told his commissioners and other appointees to defect with him when he finally decides to join the APC or resign from his cabinet. “I am told that some of you say you will not come. You are free not to join me, but you won’t be in…

Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as Tottenham manager 16 days after leading them to victory in the Europa League final. A 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao brought Spurs a first major trophy for 17 years. However, it came towards the end of their worst Premier League season, with the London club finishing 17th after losing 22 of their 38 matches. The Australian had told fans “season three is better than season two” as they gathered at a victory parade to mark European success in his second campaign. Despite that, the 59-year-old’s time in north London ended two years…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed delight over the defection of the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Umo Eno, to the party. Eno had earlier on Friday announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, citing the need to connect Akwa Ibom to the government at the centre, among others reasons. Reacting to the development, the ruling APC, through its national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, said the ruling party was confident that his thoughtful decision will enhance the greater progress of Akwa Ibom State and people. Chronicle NG reports that…

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised Reuben Abati, a former presidential spokesperson and anchor on Arise Television, for describing Wike as “rude.” Olayinka’s comments came in response to Abati’s defence of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, during a recent broadcast. Abati had said Wike was disrespectful to Amaechi, who he claimed played a pivotal role in the early stages of Wike’s political career. According to Abati:“Wike is very rude and disrespectful because Amaechi is his boss in politics. When he…