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More than 30 fighters linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly been killed in coordinated air strikes by Nigerian troops in the Lake Chad region of Borno state. According to counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, the operation was launched after credible Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) reports indicated increased terrorist movements around the Kaniram Island area. The report said an ISR platform confirmed the presence of about 31 boats along a riverbank, with activity consistent with ISWAP logistics and fighter movement. Following positive identification, the air component of the Nigerian military carried out precision strikes in line…

Wale Edun has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve in various capacities since the beginning of the administration in May 2023. In a statement on Wednesday, Edun said it was an honour to contribute to the implementation of the administration’s economic agenda during a critical period in Nigeria’s development. “I wish to thank His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the opportunity to serve our country from the outset of his administration in May 2023; first as head of the Presidential Transition Committee, then as Special Adviser on Monetary Policy, before my appointment as…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned the public about cyber hack attempts aimed at gaining access to Nigerians’ personal accounts. The CBN said hackers are circulating fraudulent messages and emails falsely claiming to originate from the bank. The apex bank gave the warning in a statement signed by Hakama Sidi Ali, its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, on Tuesday. According to the financial regulator, misleading messages are circulating that have been designed to deceive Nigerians and compromise their personal information. The regulator said the fake communications, which include emails and online messages, often prompt recipients to click suspicious…

President Bola Tinubu’s decision to sack Wale Edun appears less sudden than it looks, insiders say the move had been brewing for months. The president had publicly celebrated several prominent Nigerians’ birthdays this week, but Edun who turned 70 on April 20 was notably absent. Within 24 hours, he was out of the cabinet. According to sources familiar with developments in Aso Rock, Tinubu had privately asked Edun to step down as far back as October 2025. Although the finance minister managed to retain his position at the time, his influence reportedly waned significantly. Key responsibilities — including revenue generation,…

The Plateau State Government has filed terrorism-related charges against five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the killing of dozens of people in Angwa Rukuba, Jos North LGA, in March 2026. The assailants attacked a popular bar in the area, killing several people and injuring many others. The charges were filed last Friday, just weeks after President Bola Tinubu visited Plateau State and promised justice for the victims. The government brought charges of criminal conspiracy to commit terrorism and other related offences against three suspects: Isa Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar, also known as Auwalu Dogo, and…

Chelsea have appointed assistant coach Calum McFarlane as interim head coach until the end of the season following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior after a dismal run of results. The decision comes after Chelsea FC lost five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring their worst goal drought since 1912. Rosenior, who only joined the club in January on a five-and-a-half-year contract, managed just 11 wins from 23 matches in all competitions. His final game in charge ended in a 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion, a result that left Chelsea seventh in the league and dented their hopes of…

Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after less than four months in charge and on the back of losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912. Rosenior arrived at Stamford Bridge in January, signing a five-and-a-half-year deal, but has won just 11 of his 23 games across all competitions. After Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat at Brighton, Rosenior said the performance was “indefensible” and “unacceptable” as he faced angry chants from the travelling supporters. They subsequently slipped to seventh in the Premier League standings in a further blow to their hopes of qualifying for next…

Global condom prices are set to surge after Malaysia-based Karex Berhad, the world’s largest producer, announced plans to raise prices by up to 30 percent due to supply chain disruptions linked to the Iran war. Karex, which manufactures more than five billion condoms annually for major brands such as Durex and Trojan, said rising costs of raw materials and logistics have made the increase unavoidable. The company also supplies essential stock to public health systems, including Britain’s NHS, and supports United Nations-backed aid programmes worldwide. Chief Executive Officer Goh Miah said the conflict, which escalated in late February, has driven…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said there is no evidence of widespread COVID-19 transmission in Cross River State, despite the confirmation of a new case. The reassurance follows an earlier announcement by the Cross River government that a 53-year-old Chinese national tested positive for the virus. The patient, said to be working with Lafarge in Akamkpa Local Government Area, reportedly arrived in Nigeria on March 17 before developing symptoms. In a statement on Tuesday, NCDC Director-General Jide Idris confirmed that the case remains isolated and under control. “This is the only confirmed case that has…

A deadly Teotihuacan shooting has left a Canadian tourist dead and six others wounded after a gunman opened fire at one of Mexico’s most iconic archaeological sites. Authorities confirmed that the attacker, identified as Julio Cesar Jasso Ramirez, carried out the midday assault at Teotihuacan, a UNESCO-listed destination famed for its ancient pyramids. The gunman later took his own life. The violence unfolded on the Pyramid of the Moon, a towering 45-metre structure popular with visitors. Witness videos circulating online showed panic as tourists scrambled for safety while shots rang out. Six people sustained gunshot wounds, including, a Canadian woman,…