Borno: Military airstrikes kill 18 top terrorist commanders in Sambisa forest

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Borno military kill terrorist commanders

The Nigerian military says airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of ‘Operation HaÉ—in-Kai‘ have eliminated several high-ranking terrorist commanders in Sambisa Forest, in Borno State. According to military authorities, the precision strike targeted terrorist enclaves in the forest on March 2, following intelligence indicating the presence of senior leaders of Boko Haram and allied insurgent factions. Among those reportedly killed in the air assault were terrorist commanders identified as Saddam, Saleh Garin-Kago and Ba-Alayi Benbem, along with another fighter, Hussaini Ubaida. A battle damage assessment conducted after the operation indicated…

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Kidnappers raid Abuja suburbs, residents share terrifying ordeal

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Kidnappers raid FCT suburbs

…20 victims rescued after fierce gun battle Residents of Peze and Kungabokun communities in the Byazhin-Across area of Kubwa, within Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have recounted terrifying experiences following a wave of kidnappings by suspected gunmen. Community members said the attackers had repeatedly invaded homes over the past two weeks, abducting men, women and children. Locals estimate that between 15 and 20 residents were kidnapped during the period, with some families forced to pay ransoms of about ₦500,000. According to a resident, Pastor Tony Anotu,…

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“Don’t sell your votes in 2027” – AbdulSalami warns Nigerians

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AbdulSalami warns Nigerians

…Says it is ‘haram’ Former Nigerian Head of State, AbdulSalami Abubakar, has warned Nigerians against selling their votes ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the act as sinful and forbidden. Abubakar gave the warning during a Ramadan Tafsir held at his residence in Minna, Niger state, where he urged citizens to treat their votes as an important tool for electing credible leaders. According to him, the practice of vote selling is not only harmful to the democratic process but also against Islamic teachings. “Selling of votes is unreligious; your…

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Kwankwasiyya defends Aminu Gwarzo over ₦1.1bn allegation

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Kwankwasiyya defends Gwarzo

The Kwankwasiyya political movement in Kano State has defended the Deputy Governor, Aminu AbdulSalam Gwarzo, against allegations that he misappropriated ₦1.1 billion, insisting that the funds were released with the approval of Governor Abba Yusuf. The development comes after the Kano State House of Assembly served an impeachment notice on Gwarzo on Thursday over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office and breach of public trust. In the notice signed by 38 out of the 40 lawmakers in the state Assembly, the deputy governor was accused of financial misconduct during…

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NDLEA arrests ex-Lagos Councillor, intercepts drugs in diapers, explosives 

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NDLEA arrests ex Councillor

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a former councillor in Ibeju-Lekki local government area, Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan, following the recovery of illicit drugs from his residence. The arrest formed part of a series of nationwide operations by the anti-narcotics agency, which also led to the interception of drugs concealed in baby diapers and the recovery of hundreds of improvised explosive device components in different states. This was made known in a statement yesterday by the NDLEA Spokesperson, Femi Babafemi The 45-year-old suspect, who previously served…

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2027: “Resign now if you want to contest” – Niger govt. orders political appointees

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Bago orders political appointees

Niger State government has directed all  political appointees and public office holders intending to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions on or before March 23, 2026. The directive, issued by Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Abubakar Usman, follows the release of the revised 2027 electoral timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). According to the timetable, presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027 while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will take place on February 6, 2027.…

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“I’ll challenge 2026 Electoral Act in court” – Peter Obi

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Peter Obi on Electoral Act

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). Obi, who completed his registration in his hometown of Agulu in Aniocha LGA of Anambra State on Saturday, said he would challenge the newly-passed Electoral Act 2026 in court over what he described as attempts to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections. He alleged that provisions of the new electoral law were designed to facilitate electoral manipulation and undermine the credibility of future elections. The former…

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“Real reasons el-Rufa’i’s ministerial appointment was aborted” – Fani-Kayode

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Fani Kayode on el Rufa'i

…Says ex-Gov.’s ‘bestial legacies’ responsible for current travails Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Germany and former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said petitions over alleged human rights abuses were the real reason former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufa’i failed to secure a ministerial appointment in 2023. El-Rufa’i, who is undergoing multiple trials over alleged money laundering, diversion of public funds and wire-tapping the National Security Adviser (NSA), is currently in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) However, Fani-Kayode attributed his travails to the nemesis resulting…

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All-FCT sports association honor Gen. Chris Musa (rtd)

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The All-Federal Capital Territory Sports Association, (AFSA), has conferred its “Ambassador of Fair Play” award on Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) for his deep passion for sports and youth development, describing these as essential drivers of security and stability in any nation. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Chairman of the AFSA Board of Trustees, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, led the delegation that presented the award to the Minister during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Defence at Ship House, Abuja. Dogara emphasized…

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Senate summons ex-NNPCL Boss, Mele Kyari over alleged ₦210tr financial discrepancies

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Senate summons Kyari

The 10th Senate Committee on Public Accounts has summoned the former management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), including its immediate-past Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, over alleged financial discrepancies amounting to ₦210 trillion in the company’s audited accounts between 2017 and 2023. According to Chairman of the committee, Aliyu Wadada, who represents Nasarawa West, disclosed the development during a press briefing at the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday, the investigation is part of the committee’s constitutional responsibility to ensure accountability, transparency and proper management of…

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