4 h. ago Troops Eliminate 82 Terrorists, Rescue 93 Kidnap Victims Within One Week

The Defence Headquarters has disclosed a significant victory in the fight against terrorism, revealing that troops killed 82 terrorists and arrested 198 criminals across the country within a one-week period. According to Maj-Gen Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, troops also rescued 93 kidnap victims and recovered 86 high-calibre weapons and 2,040 assorted ammunition. […] The post Troops Eliminate 82 Terrorists, Rescue 93 Kidnap Victims Within One Week appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge

Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has allegedly imposed a N22 million levy on four villages in Sokoto State. As revealed by Daily Trust, this demand comes after one of his gang members was killed during a military operation in the area. Locals claim the levy is also meant to compensate for missing firearms during the […] The post Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Praise for “remarkable progress” of Rugby School Nigeria’s “world

Rugby School Global is delighted to report outstanding progress on the development of Rugby School Nigeria, following a site visit to its state-of-the-art campus at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. With the school set to welcome its first A Level students this September, and the full senior school opening in September 2026, excitement continues to build Read More

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5 h. ago Diversification: FG Seeks China’s Cooperation To Strengthen Economy

The federal government is seeking the assistance of the People’s Republic of China in the diversification of its economy, especially relating to industrialisation. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed this in her office in Abuja, when the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, paid her a courtesy visit, a statement issued […]

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8 h. ago Workers Desert Benue High Court As Security Personnel Keep Vigil

The main gate of the Benue State High Court complex in Makurdi was yesterday barricaded while security personnel and men of the state security outfit, Operarion Anyam Nyor, kept vigil. Our correspondent who visited the court premises gathered that the development may be connected to the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged removal of the chief […]

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10 h. ago Sierra Leonean President to visit Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to host the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, in two weeks. The visit will focus on Bio’s interest in touring the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, a project that has gained both national and international recognition. Makinde announced the upcoming visit in a newsletter […] The post Sierra Leonean President to visit Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Southampton vs Brighton: Saints boss sends strong message to Onuachu, Aribo

Southampton head coach, Ivan Juric, has set demands for Super Eagles stars, Paul Onuachu and Joe Ayodele-Aribo, as he wants his side to step up against Brighton and Hove Albion, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian duo found the back of the net in Juric’s only win since taking charge of the Saints late last year. Juric […] The post Southampton vs Brighton: Saints boss sends strong message to Onuachu, Aribo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Galatasaray boss: Why I subbed off Osimhen after scoring in crunch Europa tie

Galatasaray coach Orkan Buruk has revealed that he subbed off Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in the 80th minute of their Europa League game against AZ Alkmaar to protect him from getting injured. Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray when they welcomed AZ Alkmaar to Rams Park for second leg of their crunch Euopa […] The post Galatasaray boss: Why I subbed off Osimhen after scoring in crunch Europa tie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Assaulted Lagos litigation officer tackles police for removing evidence

On February 3, 2023, Olasunkanmi Adejare, a Lagos-based litigation officer, found himself at the mercy of a ruthless gang. What started as an unassuming visit to his late father’s property turned into a nightmarish ordeal, one that would leave him battered, bloodied, and barely clinging to life. Months before this attack, precisely on August 7, Read More

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17 h. ago Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls

Tribune Online Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls Rights groups, under the aegis of the Coalition for Good Governance (CGG), have called on the Osun State Governor, Mr Ademola Adeleke, to put on hold the local government polls slated for this Saturday due to the mounting political crisis currently rocking the state. The coalition made this call at a press conference, which took […] Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Hotels in Jos overflow as thousands arrive for burial of Jeremiah Useni

Hotels in Jos, the Plateau State capital, have been inundated with visitors ahead of the burial of Jeremiah Useni, a read more Hotels in Jos overflow as thousands arrive for burial of Jeremiah Useni

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22 h. ago Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ "In the cause of the operations, they neutralised several terrorists, apprehended their collaborators, rescued kidnapped victims and received surrendered terrorists. Gunrunners, oil theft collaborators and other violent extremists were also apprehended. Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Sokoto commissioner cracks down on absenteeism in general hospitals

In a bold move to ensure accountability in the State’s healthcare system, the Sokoto state Commissioner of Health, Dr. Faruk Wurno, on Thursday conducted an unscheduled visit to four General Hospitals, only to find several staff absent from their duty posts. The affected hospitals Bodinga, Shagari, Dogon Daji, and Yabo, are now under scrutiny, as Read More

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24 h. ago Operatives arrest major arms supplier to bandits captured in Sokoto

Tribune Online Operatives arrest major arms supplier to bandits captured in Sokoto According to preliminary investigations, he was en route to deliver arms and ammunition to Bello Turji, Boka, and Halilu Buzu, three of the most notorious bandit leaders in the region. Operatives arrest major arms supplier to bandits captured in Sokoto Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Nigeria, EU to strengthen collaboration on migration, security, defence

Tribune Online Nigeria, EU to strengthen collaboration on migration, security, defence The Nigerian government and the European Union have agreed to strengthen their partnership, focusing on enhancing cooperation in key areas such as peace, security, defense, and migration. This was revealed when the Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, visited the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in his […] Nigeria, EU to strengthen collaboration on migration, security, defence Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Ebonyi: Ndibe beach crossing construction to commence soon — Umahi

Tribune Online Ebonyi: Ndibe beach crossing construction to commence soon — Umahi Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has disclosed that the construction of work at Ndibe Beach, Afikpo in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi to link Cross River, will soon commence. Umahi made this known when he visited the beach alongside other officials of his Ministry to conduct last inspection of the beach for crossing […] Ebonyi: Ndibe beach crossing construction to commence soon — Umahi Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Lawmaker confirms bandit kingpin Bello Turji’s presence in Sokoto forest

A Sokoto State lawmaker, Aminu Boza, has confirmed the presence of bandits kingpin, Bello Turji, in one of the forests in the Isa Local Government Area of the state. The lawmaker, who represents Sabon Birni Local Government in the state House of Assembly, while speaking with our correspondent on telephone on Friday, confirmed that Turji Read More

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26 h. ago Troops killed 82 terrorists, rescued 93 kidnap victims in one week – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has said troops on internal security operations across the country have killed 82 terrorists, arrested 198 criminals and rescued 93 kidnap victims in the past week. In a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen Markus Kangye, said the troops also recovered 86 high-caliber weapons and 2,040 weapons across Read More

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27 h. ago D’Tigress Coach Wakama To Receive ANOCA Award As Best African Coach

The Head coach of Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, Rena Wakama, has been honoured by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) as the Best Basketball Coach. This accolade, in remarkable recognition of Wakama’s coaching prowess, followed her outstanding performance during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The 33-year-old Wakama has been […]

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29 h. ago World Boxing President Boris Van Der Vorst Sets For Historic Visit To Nigeria

In a significant move for the sport of boxing in Africa, Boris Van Der Vorst, the President of the World Boxing Federation, is set to visit Nigeria from February 23 to 26, 2025. This visit comes in response to the various challenges that boxing faces across the continent and represents an ongoing effort to engage […]

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