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Army Exhumes Slain Imo Community Leader’s Remains

Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade operating under Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA, have exhumed the remains of a local community leader, Chief Ibe Anyadu, from a shallow…

Troops Rescue 34 Kidnap Victims in Coordinated Operations

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 34 kidnapped victims, apprehended a suspected ISWAP informant, and recovered arms and ammunition during coordinated counter-terrorism operations across the country.   An operational…

Osun Declares July 28 Public Holiday for PVC Collection

The Osun State Government has declared Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a public holiday to enable civil servants and other public sector workers to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead…

Firefighters Avert Petrol Tanker Disaster at Kwara Filling Station

A major catastrophic fire was averted in Ilorin, Kwara State, following the swift intervention of emergency responders after a petrol tanker carrying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit crashed at…

Kebbi High Court Judge Abducted as Bandits Target Top Figures in North-West

Security concerns across Nigeria's North-West have intensified following the midnight abduction of Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, a Kebbi State High Court judge, at his residence in the Bunza Local Government…

Why Coups Are Making a Comeback in Africa

Africa has witnessed a troubling resurgence of military coups, with ten takeovers recorded between 2020 and 2025. The trend has raised concerns about democratic backsliding and the growing acceptance of…

Wike, Assembly Members Apologize Over Impeachment Threat

Rivers State Governor, Siminal Fubara Wike, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have reportedly issued apologies following tensions over an alleged threat of impeachment. The development comes…

Boko Haram Bombs Kill 9 Soldiers, Injure Several in Borno

At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead following an explosion involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs) near Gubio, Borno State. Several other soldiers were injured and are currently receiving…