7 h. ago Four soldiers killed as troops repel attack on Borno military camp

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai claimed to have successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack in the Ngamdu general area, following read more Four soldiers killed as troops repel attack on Borno military camp

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9 h. ago Senegal, Ivory Coast Edge Closer To 2026 World Cup Qualification

Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made headlines on Friday as he scored four goals and received a red card during African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, both Senegal and Ivory Coast made significant strides towards securing their places at the upcoming tournament. African champions Ivory Coast achieved a resounding 7-0 away victory in Seychelles, bolstering […]

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9 h. ago Three civilians killed, one injured as troops quell communal clash in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Three civilians have been killed and one injured in an outbreak of violent hostilities between Ugambe community in Konshisha Local Government Area and Mbaiase community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. The Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Major General Moses Gara, disclosed this in a statement […] The post Three civilians killed, one injured as troops quell communal clash in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Military closes Borno major highway after deadly B’Haram attack

closure to clear IED-laden spots as 4 soldiers die, 5 wounded From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The military on Friday closed a major highway in Borno after a deadly, coordinated attack by Boko Haram which led to the death of four troops. Boko Haram targeting the military Super Camp at Ngamdu, a town situated along Maiduguri-Damaturu […] The post Military closes Borno major highway after deadly B’Haram attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Arokodare lead Super Eagles’ attack against Lesotho

Victor Osimhen has been picked in the Super Eagles starting line-up for the all-important 2026 World Cup Group A qualifier against Lesotho in Polokwane. Galatasaray’s striker has returned to the team after missing the last game against South Africa. He had suffered a bruised shin in the match against Rwanda at Uyo and had to […] The post 2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Arokodare lead Super Eagles’ attack against Lesotho appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago 15 Terrorists, 4 Soldiers Killed As Troops Repel Attack In Borno

No fewer than 15 members of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorist group have been killed when troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled a coordinated attack in Ngamdu area of Kaga local government area of Borno State. The successful repel of the attackers followed a swift response by forces on ground […]

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11 h. ago Troops Avert Deadly Communal Clash Between Ugambe, Mbaiase In Benue

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), successfully prevented a potentially deadly communal clash between Ugambe community in Konshisha Local Government Area and Mbaiase community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, on Friday, the soldiers […] The post Troops Avert Deadly Communal Clash Between Ugambe, Mbaiase In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Israel Publishes List Of 250 Prisoners Due To Be Freed In Hostage Swap

In return, Hamas will hand over 47 hostages still held from the 251 abducted during the attack two years ago. The post Israel Publishes List Of 250 Prisoners Due To Be Freed In Hostage Swap appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago Makinde Faults Umahi For Dodging ‘Cost Per Kilometre’ Question On Lagos

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for refusing to provide a clear breakdown of the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, describing his response to public inquiries as evasive and unnecessary. Speaking in a viral video on Friday, Makinde said there was no reason for Umahi to […]

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14 h. ago Israeli military says ceasefire has come to effect in Gaza following two years of war

The Israeli military said on Friday that a cease-fire had come into effect at noon and that its soldiers were read more Israeli military says ceasefire has come to effect in Gaza following two years of war

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15 h. ago National Single Window platform to lower business costs, boost operational efficiency at Nigeria’s ports

The National Single Window (NSW) initiative, a major reform aimed at streamlining trade processes, improving transparency, and speeding up cargo read more National Single Window platform to lower business costs, boost operational efficiency at Nigeria’s ports

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15 h. ago Nigeria set to unveil new Agricultural Policy targeting food security

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Nigeria has finalized a nationwide consultation process to revise its National Gender Policy in Agriculture, a critical step toward a new framework designed to close gender gaps in the sector and bolster national food security. The review, led by ActionAid Nigeria in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural […] The post Nigeria set to unveil new Agricultural Policy targeting food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago UPDATED: Thousands Of Gazans Begin Heading North As Israeli Military Announces Ceasefire

News cameras captured queues of men, women and children walking along the coastal road after the start of the truce at 0900 GMT. The post UPDATED: Thousands Of Gazans Begin Heading North As Israeli Military Announces Ceasefire appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Borno: Terrorist attack military base overnight, many feared dead

Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) has attacked military base and many soldiers feared dead in Kaga local government read more Borno: Terrorist attack military base overnight, many feared dead

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17 h. ago Burkina Faso Rejects US Deportees, Calls Trump’s Proposal ‘Indecent’

Burkina Faso’s military government has rejected a request from the United States to accept migrants deported under President Donald Trump’s renewed immigration policy, describing the proposal as “indecent” and contrary to the nation’s dignity. The country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, announced the decision late Thursday on national television, saying the junta had […]

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19 h. ago We can transform our tourism sector into major economic hub – Expert

An expert in Tourism Diplomacy, Dahiru Bala says Nigeria can transform its tourism sector into a major economic driver, creating read more We can transform our tourism sector into major economic hub – Expert

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20 h. ago Political Soldering: Mana As Military Administrator Of Plateau State

Enigmatic, astute, diligent, professional, officer and gentleman, suave and princely; He was later to become an exemplary politician who after soldiering became a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2007. It was the late Major- General Joseph Nanven Garba who wrote the book “Diplomatic Soldiering” and introduced the phrase into Nigeria’s literary lexicon. […]

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25 h. ago Greenwich Merchant Bank hits N50bn capital mark, set for expansion

Greenwich Merchant Bank has attained a major growth milestone by successfully meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) N50 billion minimum capital requirement for banks of its level. The apex bank, in a letter dated September 22, 2025, confirmed its approval of Greenwich’s N22.6 billion fresh capital raised through a Rights Issue and Private Placement, […] The post Greenwich Merchant Bank hits N50bn capital mark, set for expansion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago S’East: Amnesty links 1,844 deaths to military, militia, separatist groups

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Amnesty International has accused both state and non-state actors in the South-East region of gross human rights violations that have left at least 1,844 people dead between January 2021 and June 2023. In a new report covering January 2021 to December 2024, titled “A decade of impunity, attacks and unlawful killings […] The post S’East: Amnesty links 1,844 deaths to military, militia, separatist groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Zulum Orders Probe After MURIC Alleges Harassment Of Women Over Hijab In Borno Hospitals

Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has said he received with great concern a statement by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) alleging the harassment of Muslim women for wearing hijab in some hospitals in Maiduguri, the State capital. He noted that while the government was not aware of any official report or complaint regarding such […]

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