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Troops Strike Hard: 15 Terrorists Neutralised, 30 Lives Saved in Nationwide Campaign

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem3 days ago02 mins

The Nigerian Army has successfully neutralised 15 terrorists, apprehended 42 criminal suspects, and rescued 30 individuals kidnapped during a series of operations across the nation. A credible source from Army Headquarters confirmed on Sunday that these coordinated efforts spanned the North-East, North-West, North-Central, South-West, and South-South regions. The source highlighted that troops thwarted planned attacks…

NDLEA’s Operation Yields 825,000 Opioid Pills in Kano, Adamawa, Kogi

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem3 days ago3 days ago02 mins

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted around 825,000 opioid pills in a series of operations across Kano, Adamawa, and Kogi states. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, shared this information in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja. According to Babafemi, Kogi State saw the seizure of 5,000 tramadol…

Kaduna Govt Labels El-Rufai as Frustrated, Desperate

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem2 weeks ago02 mins

On Thursday, the Kaduna State Government characterised former governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai as a disheartened politician seeking to drag others into his decline. The government asserted that Kaduna is vibrant and progressing, dismissing El-Rufai’s attempts, along with his allies in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to disrupt this narrative. In response to accusations from the…

INEC Assures Credible, Peaceful Bye-elections in Kano

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State says it is fully prepared to conduct peaceful, credible, and transparent bye-elections in parts of the state on Saturday, Aug. 16. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Abdu Zango, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Kano on Thursday. Mr Zango said the state assembly bye-elections would…

Nigeria’s Economy Growing Consistently Due to Ongoing Reforms – Edun

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem2 weeks ago07 mins

The minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, says the Nigerian economy is experiencing consistent growth within the context of global developments and ongoing domestic reform programmes. Mr Edun said this at a news conference to provide an update on the economy in Abuja on Thursday. He said that Nigeria’s…

FG to Build 500 Housing Units in Each State, Says Urban Development Director

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem2 weeks ago04 mins

Ahmed Akintola, director of urban development at the federal ministry of housing and urban development, says the federal government is planning to provide 500 housing units in each state of the federation. He said that an additional 1,000 units would also be provided in the Renewed Hope City in the six geopolitical zones. Mr Akintola…

Kano: 149 Human Rights Complaints Received In July, Says NHRC

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem2 weeks ago01 mins

The National Human Rights Commission in Kano reported receiving 149 complaints of alleged human rights abuses in July. The NHRC coordinator, Shehu Abdullahi, disclosed this on Thursday in Kano. He said that 38 of the cases had been treated, while 111 are pending. Mr Abdullahi said 105 cases bordered on children’s rights, women, and gender….

Liverpool vs Bournemouth: Premier League – Teams, Start, Lineups

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem2 weeks ago07 mins

The new Premier League season kicks off with champions Liverpool entertaining Bournemouth on Friday. The 20-team English top-flight – still regarded as the best domestic league in world football – will run to Sunday, May 24. Al Jazeera Sport takes a look at the season opener at Anfield that will kick it off. Who is…

Matawalle Invites India to Invest in Nigerian Defence Industry

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem2 weeks ago02 mins

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has called on India to explore investment opportunities in the country’s defence sector. In a statement signed by its personal assistant on media Ahmad Dan-Wudil on Wednesday,said “Matawalle extended the invitation during a bilateral meeting with India’s Minister of State for Defence, Mr Raksha Rajya…

Bandits Kill Three In Benue Community

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem2 weeks ago02 mins

Bandits have again struck a community in Benue State, killing three persons. They attacked the Uikpam community of Mbabai Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of the state, 24 hours after three others were killed in Yelewata within the same LGA. A community leader and a former candidate for the Guma I State Assembly…