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Army Dislodges Lakurawa Terrorists in Kebbi, Recovers Cache of Weapons
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded another major success against armed groups in the North-West, dislodging suspected Lakurawa terrorists from their hideouts in Kebbi State and recovering a large cache of weapons and explosives. The development was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8…
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‘This is our culture’: Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium
Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was “Japanese culture” to tidy up after themselves. Spectators stayed behind after the 2-2 draw to make sure they left the stadium as they found it, meticulously picking up litter and stuffing it into blue…
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Troops destroy terrorists hideouts as offensive operations begins in Katsina
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have commenced a deliberate offensive operation, code-named Operation CLEAN SWEEP III, targeting terrorist and bandit elements operating within Matazu Local Government Area and adjoining communities in Katsina State. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu…
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Tinubu hails Professor Femi Osofisan at 80
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian playwright, novelist and poet, Prof. Femi Osofisan on the occasion of his 80th birthday. President Tinubu in his tribute on Monday, described Prof. Osofisan as one of those incredibly brilliant individuals who have blessed the world with their creativity. Full text of the President Tinubu’s tribute below: Few men…
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Tinubu condoles Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Musawa over mother’s death
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa, on the passing of her beloved mother, Hajiya Fatima Musa Musawa. Hajiya Musawa died on Saturday, June 13. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, enjoined the minister to take the…
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DHQ delegation pays condolence visits to family of late Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar in Katsina
A delegation from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), led by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General IM Abdullahi, on Sunday, 14 June 2026, paid condolence visits to the family of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd) and the Katsina State Government following the tragic demise of the senior officer. The delegation conveyed the condolences…
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JUST IN: ADC Confirms Amaechi as Atiku’s Deputy in Bid to Unseat APC in 2027
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, following consultations involving party leaders, coalition partners, youth and…
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Peter Obi Urges Nigerian Youths to Obtain PVCs Ahead of Future Elections
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian youths to actively participate in the country’s democratic process by registering to vote and obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Obi made the appeal in a message shared on his X handle on Monday, where he reflected on Nigeria’s absence from the 2026…
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BREAKING: Court Orders Deregistration Of ADC, Accord, Three Others Over Constitutional Breach
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the deregistration of African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four others over failure to meet the constitutional requirements for political parties in the country. In a judgment, Justice Lifu ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregistered the affected parties, having failed to…
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Borno Govt reintegrates 720 repentant errorists, 1,000 spouses and over 2,000 children amidst rising insecurity
Borno State Government has reintegrated 720 former insurgents, alongside 992 spouses and 2,050 children, under its ongoing deradicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration programme, describing the exercise as a critical component of efforts to restore lasting peace across the state. The beneficiaries, classified as low-risk and minor clients under Batch 9 of the programme, formally completed their…