9 h. ago Terrorism: Nigeria cautions Niger against withdrawing from MNJTF

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has warned that the withdrawal of any member state from the Multinational Joint Task Force fighting Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region will have “substantial” implications for the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts. This warning comes amid reports that Niger Republic had pulled out of the MNJTF after previously withdrawing from the Read More

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16 h. ago Troops Kill 5 Terrorist Leaders, Arrest 6 Logistics Suppliers

  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops on internal operations in the first quarter of 2025 killed five terrorist leaders, captured one alive and arrested five logistics suppliers. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye made the revelation while giving update on military operations during the period. Maj.-Gen. Kangye added that troops […]

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17 h. ago DHQ denies Niger’s withdrawal for MNJTF, vows to capture terrorist kingpin, Turji

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports that Niger Republic has withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force, stating that such a move would have serious security implications. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, clarified that the MNJTF remains a critical regional security Read More

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4 d. ago SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of a proposed bill that seeks to punish Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. The bill, currently before the National Assembly, proposes a six-month jail term, a fine of ₦100,000, or both for eligible voters who abstain from elections. […] The post SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago SERAP demands withdrawal of bill proposing jail for Nigerians who don’t vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, to immediately withdraw a bill seeking to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of ₦100,000—or both—on eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. In a letter dated March 29, Read More

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6 d. ago Remi Tinubu: Delta Nursing School announces withdrawal of query given to student

The query letter issued to a student of the Delta State College of Nursing Science, Osatohemwen Edobor, following an incident involving the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has been withdrawn. The aforementioned student was queried after the nursing students rejected a song eulogising the First Lady, with the institution singling out Edobor for her role. In […] The post Remi Tinubu: Delta Nursing School announces withdrawal of query given to student appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Delta Commissioner Of Health Orders Withdrawal Of Disciplinary Letter Against Student

The Delta State Ministry of Health has intervened in the controversy surrounding a viral video that mocked Senator Oluremi Tinubu during her visit to the state. The video had sparked widespread outrage and led to disciplinary action against the student responsible. However, in a surprising turn of events, the Ministry has instructed the authorities to […] The post Delta Commissioner Of Health Orders Withdrawal Of Disciplinary Letter Against Student appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PENGASSAN threatens to withdraw members from upstream operations

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has threatened to withdraw all its members from every upstream operation nationwide if Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company fails to immediately address the ongoing labour issues between the oil firm and PENGASSAN. The association also stated that the Federal Government must remove the Read More

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2 w. ago Court dismisses four Bello Turji‘s associates bail application

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, dismissed the bail applications filed by four suspects linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), who is the prosecution of the charge, had made a compelling case against the defendants that releasing them Read More

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2 w. ago Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji

Tribune Online Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed the bail applications filed by four suspects linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji Tribune Online

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3 w. ago W’Cup qualifiers: Torunarigha replaces injured Tella in Eagles squad

Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has withdrawn from Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe with Gent defender Jordan Torunarigha called up to replace him, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The replacement comes two days after the release of the final 23-man squad for coach Eric Chelle’s first assignments in charge of Read More

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3 w. ago Reps suspend implementation of CBN’s new ATM withdrawal charges

Tribune Online Reps suspend implementation of CBN’s new ATM withdrawal charges "The House is disturbed that the citizens of Nigeria are already grappling with multiple economic hardships, including high inflation, increased fuel prices, electricity tariff hike, and numerous banking and service charges that significantly reduce disposable income and negatively impact the economic welfare of citizens. Reps suspend implementation of CBN’s new ATM withdrawal charges Tribune Online

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