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Shari’ah court judge escapes through window as bandits hit courtroom

The Editor — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:14:45 +0000

A Shari’ah court judge, Mohammed Muktar, narrowly escaped death or possible abduction on Wednesday after suspected bandits invaded a courtroom in Gwarjo village, Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack occurred around midday on Wednesday, when the armed men reportedly stormed the court premises, fired sporadically and demanded to know the whereabouts of […]

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Army probes leaked DSS memo warning of Adamawa, Borno attacks

The Editor — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:03:14 +0000

The Nigerian Army has commenced an investigation into the leakage of a classified Department of State Services (DSS) intelligence report warning of planned attacks by suspected Boko Haram insurgents and bandits in parts of Adamawa and Borno states. Senior officers at the 232 Battalion in Yola, Adamawa State, have launched an internal probe to identify […]

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Resident doctors threaten indefinite strike

The Editor — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:10:23 +0000

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a fresh nationwide strike notice, warning that its members will embark on an indefinite industrial action from 8:00 a.m. on August 10 if the Federal Government fails to address longstanding demands relating to unpaid arrears, welfare and poor working conditions. The decision was reached at the […]

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Gunmen abduct five Ogun State poly students

The Editor — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:06:03 +0000

Five students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, were reportedly abducted by suspected gunmen after they attacked a private hostel in Ipara-Remo on Wednesday night, prompting the institution to suspend Thursday’s examination. PUNCH Online learnt that the attackers invaded a private student hostel along Paraga Road, Ipara-Remo, one of the communities adjoining the polytechnic […]

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Kebbi bandit attack leaves four dead, soldier missing

The Editor — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:02:33 +0000

Four people were killed, while a soldier was declared missing following a bandit attack on the Tudun Bicci community in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Chairman of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, Hussaini Aliyu Bena, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview with newsmen on Thursday, clarifying conflicting reports surrounding the casualties. […]

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Oyo abduction: Why we tracked, arrested kidnappers’ families –Tinubu

The Editor — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:56:31 +0000

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday told a delegation of Oyo State traditional rulers in Abuja that his government refused to negotiate with or pay ransom to the militants who kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire last May. He said the abductors demanded both money and the release of jailed members of their gang, demands that […]

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COAS appoints GOCs for new Army divisions

The Editor — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:54:22 +0000

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to the newly established Nigerian Army Divisions, following the approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the establishment of four additional Divisions. A statement by Col Appolonia Anele, Acting Director, Army Public Relations said, “The landmark […]

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INEC dismisses reports of revised 2027 campaign timetable

The Editor — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:20:23 +0000

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming it had revised the campaign timetable for the 2027 general elections. A graphic circulating online had claimed that the commission released the official campaign timetable for the 2027 general election in line with the Electoral Act. The graphic claimed that campaigns […]

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Appeal Court reverses order deregistering ADC, four others

The Editor — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:31:34 +0000

The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Tuesday, nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel of justices led by Justice Abba Mohammed, the appellate court held […]

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Dangote to donate one-third of wealth to charity

The Editor — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:35:57 +0000

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to donate one-third of his wealth to charity as part of his succession plan, his daughter, Halima Dangote, has revealed. Halima, a trustee of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, disclosed the arrangement in an interview with Bloomberg published on Tuesday, saying the billionaire had secured his family’s support to dedicate 33 […]

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2027: Tinubu should retire, Nigeria needs fresh leadership — Peter Obi

The Editor — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:16:05 +0000

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to step aside before the 2027 general election, saying Nigeria requires a more energetic and capable leader to tackle its worsening economic hardship and security challenges. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Obi argued that Tinubu’s administration has […]

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Bandits abduct Kebbi High Court judge

The Editor — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:03:30 +0000

A High Court judge, Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, has been abducted by bandits in Bunza area of Kebbi State. A source said the judge was abducted by gunmen suspected to be bandits in the early hours of Sunday at his home along Zogirma Road in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi. He said, “He had […]

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Army nab wanted soldier in Borno while fleeing to Cameroon

The Editor — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:30:46 +0000

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of a soldier, Private Mohammed Yusuf, who was recently declared wanted for his alleged involvement in the illegal supply of military accoutrements to terrorists and other criminal elements. The Army, in a statement on Sunday, said Yusuf was arrested by troops of the 7 Provost Group, Operation HADIN […]

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BREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions

The Editor — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:18:38 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel to strengthen the country’s security architecture. The move, according to the Presidency, is aimed at improving the operational effectiveness of the Army and enhancing its capacity to respond to Nigeria’s evolving security […]

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Enugu Air aircraft skids off runway at Benin airport

The Editor — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:24:51 +0000

An Enugu Air aircraft veered off the runway after landing at the Benin Airport on Thursday, with the airline confirming that all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated without injuries. The incident, described in aviation terms as a runway excursion, involved one of the Enugu State-owned carrier’s Embraer regional jets. In a statement posted […]

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Court jails three for life over Oyo school abduction

The Editor — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:29:12 +0000

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three suspects linked to the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment. Justice Salim Ibrahim ordered that the life sentence should take effect from the date of the convicts’ arrest, Channels TV reports. He handed down the sentence […]

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CAN rejects proposed ban on preaching inside vehicles

The Editor — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:33:17 +0000

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-West region, has rejected the proposed ban on preaching inside commercial vehicles, warning that the provision could restrict citizens’ constitutional rights. The position followed the passage of the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by the Senate, which proposes a N50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading […]

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PFIPC scandal: How CBN opened domiciliary accounts for phantom agency

The Editor — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:38:49 +0000

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday said it had opened two foreign-currency domiciliary accounts for the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). This is as the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, appeared at the headquarters of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to testify in the […]

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FG denies rumours of Defence Minister’s alleged resignation

The Editor — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:08:51 +0000

The Federal Government has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media alleging that the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), plans to resign from office. In a statement issued on Monday, the Office of the Minister described the reports as “malicious” and “entirely fabricated,” urging the public to disregard them. The statement, […]

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Tinubu appoints Fayose REA chairman, names 25 others

The Editor — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:29:12 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 persons into the boards and leadership of 10 federal government agencies and commissions, including former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency. The appointments, which take immediate effect, were announced in a statement on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on […]

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