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DHQ confirms death of soldiers, terrorists in Borno attack
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (348+ words) The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the murder of some soldiers during a midnight attack on a military base by suspected terrorists in Benisheikh, Borno State. In a statement on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja,…...
Divorce-seeking couple arraigned over alleged forgery of marriage certificate
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (349+ words) A couple, Adeboye Adeyemo, 65, and his wife, Bolanle, 50, were on Thursday arraigned before a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, for allegedly forging their marriage certificate. They pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge of conspiracy, unlawful…...
Malaysia increases support for exporters amid Middle East crisis
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (182+ words) The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) says it is intensifying efforts to assist Malaysian exporters navigating disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis. In a statement following a webinar on the issue, MATRADE stressed its commitment to keeping…...
Army commander killed in fresh Boko Haram onslaught on Borno military base
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (336+ words) A brigade commander of the Joint Task Force, Brigadier General O. O. Braimah, has been killed in a suspected Boko Haram ambush in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. Sources said the attack occurred in the early hours of Thursday…...
Customs intercept pangolin smugglers in major wildlife trafficking crackdown
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (397+ words) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone "B, has intensified crackdown on endangered species trafficking with the interception of additional live pangolins along the Kano-Takai Jigawa axis. This is contained in a statement by the acting Public…...
IMF, World Bank, WFP pledge support for countries hit by Iran war
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (365+ words) The IMF, the World Bank Group, and the World Food Programme have pledged coordinated support to countries affected by the Middle East crisis, focusing on economic stability and food security. This was disclosed in a joint statement on Thursday. According…...
Governor Yahaya sacks all commissioners ahead of 2027 elections
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (271+ words) Governor Inuwa Yahaya has dissolved the State Executive Council ahead of the 2027 elections. Secretary to the state government, Abubakar Njodi, announced this in Gombe on Wednesday after the council's 53rd meeting chaired by Mr Yahaya. Mr Njodi said the immediate dissolution…...
Motorcycle thief stabbed rider to death in Ogun: Police
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (317+ words) Spokesperson for the command, Babaseyi Oluseyi, in a statement on Thursday, said that although the rider was rescued, he died in the hospital. Mr Babaseyi said, "Detectives of the Igbesa Division, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested Chidi Ebere "M,…...
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Okpebholo, Imasuen condole with Deputy Governor Idahosa over mother's death
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (347+ words) Governor Monday Okpebholo has condoled with Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa and members of his family over the death of their matriarch, Esther Idahosa. In a statement by his chief press secretary, Patrick Ebojele, on Wednesday, the governor described the death…...