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Troops neutralise terrorists, intercept courier with 180 explosives in Zamfara
By Kingsley Omonobi The Joint Task Force, Operation Fansan Yamma, said on Saturday that its troops conducting offensive operations in Zamfara State had neutralised several terrorists, recovered weapons and intercepted
Ghana Police kill two, arrest Nigerian over alleged bank robbery attempt
The Ghana Police Service say they have arrested a Nigerian identified as Augustine Okechuku Maazi and killed two other suspected members of a robbery gang during an intelligence-led operation in
Osun 2026: Accord Party deputy governorship candidate expresses optimism of victory
The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Accord Party in Osun, Kola Adewusi, has expressed optimism that the party will emerge victorious in the governorship election. Adewusi, after casting his vote
‘You all feed off Nigerians pain’ — Sowore blasts Davido, Adeleke family in war of words
Award-winning Nigerian singer Davido and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore have engaged in a heated exchange on social media following comments about Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State governor and Davido’s
Osun Election: Tension as voters protest agents’ clustering at Ikire unit
There was tension at AUD Primary School, Atile, Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday as some voters complained about the alleged clustering of party agents
Anambra billionaire, Rev Sister released after 10 days in captivity
By Vincent Ujumadu Awka—Anambra businessman and Managing Director of JEZCO Oil, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, and a Reverend Sister whose identity was not disclosed have been released after spending 10 days
Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan
The Taliban government celebrated five years of ruling Afghanistan on Saturday, with flags galore and convoys of military vehicles, while critics decried tightening restrictions in all areas of daily life.
Iran fires back at Trump’s threat to declare Hormuz a US territory
Iran on Saturday fired back at US President Donald Trump’s claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it
Over 20 killed in Niger community, households flee as violence escalates
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo More than 20 people have reportedly been killed in Kokoli community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, in a fresh outbreak of violence between rival local
Troops repel bandits’ attack on construction workers in Kebbi
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attack by suspected bandits on construction workers at Tsatsunbe village in Southern Kebbi State, rescuing the workers
