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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have assured residents across North East of Nigeria of strengthened security arrangements ahead of the Eid El Kabir celebrations. In a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, the military said deployments, surveillance and patrol operations had been intensified to counter possible threats from Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists during the festive period. According to the statement, comprehensive security measures have already been activated across the theatre of operations to protect lives and property before, during and after the celebrations. The…

Barely 48 hours after three worshippers were killed and 15 others abducted at a prayer ground in Ekiti LGA of Kwara State, Terrorists have kidnapped another 10 people from the Yashikira Emir’s palace in Baruten LGA of the state. In a statement, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, spokesperson for the Kwara Police Command, said the terrorists attacked the palace and the Yashikira Police Station simultaneously at about 2 a.m. on Monday. “The armed criminals, in a coordinated and desperate assault at about 0200hrs, simultaneously attacked the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters and the Palace of the Emir of Yashikira,” the statement reads. “During the…

President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s economic reforms are now irreversible after formally accepting the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, Tinubu urged Nigerians to renew his mandate for another four years, insisting that the country must not return to what he described as years of economic waste and instability. In a speech that signalled the official start of his re-election campaign, the President defended his administration’s policies despite growing public frustration over inflation and the rising cost of living. Tinubu said difficult reforms introduced since he assumed…

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday dissolved the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) and formally adopted Dumebi Kachikwu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The decision was taken at the faction’s national convention and presidential primary held in Abuja, where delegates endorsed Kachikwu through a voice vote. The group immediately constituted a new set of national officers to replace the dissolved NWC. The new executives include Kingsley Oggah as chairman of the Board of Trustees, Abdulkadir Bashir as national chairman, Johnny Derek as national secretary, Kennedy O. Odion as national treasurer, Amirigoye as…

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that troops were deployed to the Benin Republic in April 2026 as part of efforts to support democratic stability during the country’s election period. In a statement issued on Monday, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, said the deployment was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under Operation Atilehin Alafiya II. According to the Army, the operation was designed to help prevent any breakdown of law and order and ensure a peaceful electoral process leading to the transfer of power to President-elect Romuald Wadagni. Anele explained that although the troops were not assigned…

The United Nations (UN) has warned that about 35 million Nigerians will be at risk of acute hunger from June to August. On Friday, the UN humanitarian country team said Nigeria was facing a deepening hunger crisis, with millions at risk as the lean season approaches. The UN said the report indicates Nigeria is facing one of the world’s largest hunger crises, with the burden falling on the northern part of the country. “Nearly one in seven people, that is 35 million people nationwide in Nigeria, are likely to face acute food insecurity during this year’s lean season, which runs…

Arsenal started their reign as Premier League champions with a routine win over Crystal Palace in a party atmosphere at Selhurst Park. Both sides named experimental line-ups, with Palace in the Conference League final on Wednesday and Arsenal in Saturday’s Champions League showpiece. And with nothing on the game for either of these sides – with the title wrapped up for Arsenal in the week – the match, with its lack of intensity and scheduled drinks breaks in the heat, had the feeling of a pre-season match. Gabriel Jesus, who had missed two good opportunities earlier in the first half,…

President Bola Tinubu has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket for the 2027 elections. Anyim Pius Anyim, chairman of the APC election committee, declared Tinubu the winner of the presidential primary on Sunday at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. The presidential primary was held on Saturday across 8,809 wards and 774 local government areas (LGAs) nationwide. Anyim said Tinubu secured 10,999,162 votes to defeat Stanley Osifo, his lone challenger, who received 16,503 votes. He said 12,643,306 members were registered for the exercise, while 11,069,756 voters were accredited and 11,015,665 votes were cast. Atiku says Nigeria needs experienced…

The Ogun state police command has reportedly arrested a man for allegedly staging and circulating a fake bandit attack video on social media to gain followers. According to Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication, the incident was reported on May 23 after one Ayinla Sodiq from Obasanjo Ota appeared at a police station alongside the suspect identified as Qowiy Oloyede from Oriya Sokoto road, Atan Ota. The complainant had accused the suspect of creating and sharing a misleading TikTok video falsely claiming that bandits had invaded the Atan Ota community. The publication reported that the divisional police officer (DPO) immediately questioned…

US President Donald Trump has said a framework for a peace agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated”, raising hopes of an end to nearly three months of conflict and disruption in the Gulf region. Iran, the United States and mediator Pakistan all reported progress after high-level talks in Tehran involving Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Iranian officials and negotiators. According to Reuters, Tehran is working to finalise a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route that has faced severe disruption during the conflict. US Secretary of…