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Police Arrest 11 Students Over Killing Of Colleagues In Kano School

Authorities in Kano State have confirmed the arrest of 11 students of Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, following the brutal killing of two of their fellow students. The incident, which has shocked the community, is under investigation by the Kano State Police

July 18, 2025

Troops Eliminate Notorious Terrorist in Zamfara State

Troops of the 1 Brigade in Sector 2 Joint Task Force, North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed a “notorious” terrorist kingpin in Zamfara State. Alhaji Ma’oli was killed alongside other suspected terrorists on Thursday. The Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan

December 28, 2024

ECOWAS Supports Nigeria, Dismisses Niger’s Terrorism Claims Unfounded

The Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) has described terrorism allegations against Nigeria and other member states by the Niger Republic as “unfounded”, saying it is solidly behind its members. Niger Republic had accused Nigeria and other ECOWAS members of colluding with

December 28, 2024

Airtel Africa Launches US$100m Share Buyback Programme

Airtel Africa has announced a second share buyback programme valued at up to US$100m, demonstrating the Board’s confidence in the Company’s growth potential, strong balance sheet, and consistent cash flow at the holding company level. The buyback, aligned with Airtel Africa’s capital

December 28, 2024

Access Holdings Plc Secures Full Regulatory Approvals for Recently Closed Rights Issue of Ordinary Shares

Access Holdings Plc announced that it has secured the full regulatory approvals of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Securities and Exchange Commission of its recently closed Right Issue of 17,772,612,811 Ordinary Shares of 50 Kobo each at N19.75 Kobo per

December 28, 2024

VAR Controversy as Brighton’s Pedro Avoids Red Card for Elbow Incident

Brighton’s Joao Pedro sparked debate after escaping a red card for a thrown elbow during the Seagulls’ 0-0 draw with Brentford at the Amex Stadium. The Premier League later clarified the decision, but not before it drew ire from fans and pundits

by Olatunji Olajide

December 28, 2024

Osun State Governor approves Prince Adesuyi Haastrup appointment as Owa Obokun of Ijesha Land.

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has officially appointed Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijeshaland. Additionally, Prince Johnson Adekanmi Abikoye has been named the Asaoni of Ora Igbomina. This announcement was made by Kolapo Alimi, the

December 27, 2024

Governor Mohammed Calls for Economic Policy Changes, Urges Tinubu to Listen to the Masses

The Governor of Bauchi State has called on President Bola Tinubu to make changes to current economic policies, saying they are not widely accepted among the masses. He made the call during the Christmas Day celebration organised in Bauchi on Thursday. The

December 27, 2024

Air Peace Dismisses Plane Crash Reports as False, Malicious

Air Peace has stated that reports claiming one of its aircraft crashed in the Western Sahara region, resulting in fatalities, are false. The airline released this information in a statement on Thursday, signed by Ejike Ndiulo, its head of corporate communications. “We

December 27, 2024

Suzuki Motor’s Chairman, Osamu Suzuki Dies At 94

Osamu Suzuki, who grew small-car specialist Suzuki Motor into an international brand with huge successes in India, died Wednesday at age 94 after bouts with cancer, the company said Friday. Under the charismatic businessman’s four-decade leadership through 2021, the firm’s sales grew

December 27, 2024

Sokoto Villagers Killed in Military Airstrike Laid to Rest

At least ten civilians killed in a military airstrike on Christmas Day in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State were buried on Thursday, according to local residents. The tragic incident, which also claimed dozens of livestock and destroyed homes and food

December 27, 2024

Wike Defends Support for Tinubu, Says He Has No Regrets

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that he has no regrets or apologies for backing him during the 2023 presidential election. Speaking on Thursday at a thanksgiving

December 27, 2024

Press Release: Niger Republic’s Military Leader’s Allegations Against Nigeria Are Baseless – FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria strongly rejects allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming non-existent collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilize his country. These claims exist solely in the realm of

December 26, 2024

Atiku Slams Airstrike That Killed Innocent Villagers in Sokoto

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the airstrike in Sokoto State on Wednesday that resulted in the deaths of approximately ten people. The Sokoto State government reported that the military airstrike killed innocent villagers, while the military maintained that the operation

December 26, 2024

Military Denies Civilian Casualties in Sokoto Airstrikes, Says Targets Were Terrorists

The Nigerian military has denied allegations that recent airstrikes conducted in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State resulted in civilian casualties, asserting that the operations were aimed at identified terrorist strongholds linked to the Lakurawa group. Reports surfaced on Wednesday suggesting

December 26, 2024

Bishop Kukah: Stampedes at Palliative Centres Reveal Deepening Desperation

Sokoto State, Nigeria – Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has described the recent stampedes at palliative distribution centres across Nigeria as a grim reflection of the worsening economic hardship facing citizens. The tragedies, which claimed over 67 lives in Oyo,

December 26, 2024

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