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The Nigerian Army has directed troops under Operation Fansan Yamma to either eliminate the Lakurawa sect or ensure their expulsion from the country’s territory. Maj.-Gen. Oluyinka Soleye, the Theater Commander of the Joint Task-Force Northwest, code-named ‘Operation Fansan Yamma’, issued the directive on Friday during a visit to troops stationed at Balle, headquarters of Gudu…
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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has condemned the recent attack on the Sabongari community of Damboa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. This is contained in a statement by Prof. Usman Tar, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, issued on Thursday in Maiduguri. The governor, who described the attack as a desperate attempt…
8 Sep
The Nigerian Army has directed 196 soldiers to embark on terminal leave with effect from November 1, 2024. The directive follows the submission of resignation letters by the soldiers. The soldiers were reportedly drawn from various formations of the army across the country and were mainly rank-and-file. However, a memo sighted by The Guardian and…
13 Aug
The Nigerian Army said its troops have in a series of coordinated counter-insurgency operations neutralized five terrorists, while 44 others surrendered to the troops on Monday in Borno. The Nigerian army made this known in a post on its official X Handle on Tuesday. It said the troops also recovered bombs, arms, ammunition, and rustled…
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The Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has commenced calibration of landing systems at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport to begin commercial flight operations. This is barely a month after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), granted approval for non-scheduled flight operations at the airport for six months. The calibration aircraft that conveyed the NAMA…
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The Lagos State Government has reiterated its readiness to integrate mini and midi buses, popularly known as Korope and Danfo, operating along the Lekki-Ajah axis into its Bus Reform Initiative. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, disclosed this during a meeting with relevant stakeholders in Alausa. Giwa explained that the project…
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Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevweri, has sacked the information commissioner, Ifeanyi Osuoza, with immediate effect for alleged poor performance. According to government sources, the governor had directed the commissioner for works (rural roads) Charles Aniagwu to take over the affairs of the Ministry of Information temporarily. Accordingly, Aniagwu will resume office on Monday as both…
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Egg stew (or “egg sauce”) is a beloved dish across several West African countries. In Ghana, it’s typically made with blended tomatoes, while in Nigeria, bell peppers are often added to the mix. This versatile egg stew is commonly enjoyed with cooked yam or fried plantains for breakfast, but it pairs just as well with…
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The Olusola Saraki Market in the Ilorin West Local Government of Kwara was gutted by fire on Friday night. The fire caused by a surge in power supply destroyed about seven shops and goods worth millions of naira. Sources at the market said the fire started around 9:36 pm. The spokesperson for the Kwara State…
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The factional leader of the Igbo apex socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Uche Okwukwu, has rubbished the election in Enugu State that produced John Azuta-mbata as President General. Azuta-mbata was announced as President General after an election that was witnessed by Governors Peter Mbah (Enugu), Chukwuma Soludo (Anambra), Alex Otti (Abia), and Hope Uzodimma (Imo) on…
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The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has in the last 18 months expanded its capacity to enhance its operational effectiveness. Abubakar, who was represented by the Chief of Administration, AVM Idi Sani, said this at the maiden edition of his Parley with NAF Veterans,…
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The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) has commenced the distribution of non-sensitive materials to the 18 local government areas ahead of the January 18 local government elections in the state. Dr Joseph Aremo, the ODIEC Chairman, made this known in a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Akure by the…
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Steve Holland said Saturday that he is ready to step out of Gareth Southgate's shadow as the former England assistant takes over at Japanese club Yokohama F-Marinos. The 54-year-old was the right-hand man to Southgate during their eight years together with England, a period which saw them reach two European Championship finals and one World…
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The Spokesman for the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said the force didn't carry out a selective justice when it only arrested a policeman seen in a viral video allegedly abusing the naira alongside the sons of businessman Razaq Okoya. According to Adejobi, the involvement of the policeman was unethical, adding that "we…