Eid-El-Kabir: Military warns of planned terror attacks in the North

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Military on planned Sallah attacks

The headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North-East), ‘Operation Haɗin-Kai‘ (OPHK), has assured residents of the North-East region of adequate security ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday, amid intelligence reports warning of possible terrorist attacks. In a security advisory issued yesterday, the Theatre Command said troops had been strategically deployed to vulnerable locations across the region to ensure peaceful celebrations. The Command, while extending Eid greetings to Muslim faithful, disclosed that remnants of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) might attempt to exploit…

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Cooking gas price hits ₦1,700/kg

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Cooking gas price hike

…Marketers warn of looming revolt The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), has raised alarm over the soaring cost of cooking gas in the country, warning that the continuous increase in price could spark public outrage against operators of gas filling stations. The association disclosed that cooking gas now sells between ₦1, 500 and ₦1, 700 per kilogram, while marketers pay between ₦25.2 million and ₦26.2 million for a 20-metric-tonne truck of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), depending on location. Speaking on the development, NALPGAM National President, Edu Inyang,…

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Bandits abduct Emir’s 4 wives, children, burn vehicles in Kwara

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Kwara latest abduction

Armed bandits attacked Yashikira town in Baruten local government area of Kwara State early yesterday around 12 to 1am, abducting four wives and several children of the Emir of Yashikira, Umar Seriki, and setting his vehicles ablaze. According to multiple local sources, the gunmen stormed the community in large numbers at dawn, shooting sporadically into the air to create panic and prevent resistance. The attackers went straight to the Emir’s palace, overpowered local security, and carried out the abductions before fleeing into nearby forests. “As of this time of writing,…

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‘Network crisis hits banking, causing transfer delays, failed transactions’ – Report

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Network crisis hits banking

Nigerians are grappling with widespread digital banking disruptions as persistent telecom network downtime continues to slow internet services and cripple financial transactions across the country. The outages have affected online banking, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), instant transfers, USSD services and fintech platforms, leaving many customers unable to complete transactions or experiencing failed transfers despite account debits.  The disruptions, linked largely to issues affecting the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), also forced crowds into banking halls, with some banks extending operating hours. Payment platforms such as KongaPay and Carbon had earlier…

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Ex-Gov.’s aide linked to kidnap syndicate in Katsina 

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Katsina ex Gov.'s aide

The Katsina State government has clarified that the former Senior Special Assistant (SSA), to Governor Dikko Umaru Raɗɗa on Community Development, who was recently linked to a kidnapping syndicate, was suspended before the incident unfolded. According to reports, the former SSA was recently accused of masterminding the abduction of an eight-year-old boy in the Katsina metropolis. Reacting to the matter in an issued statement yesterday, the State Commissioner of Information and Culture, Bala Salisu Zango, clarified that Garwa was suspended before the allegation.  The statement claimed Garwa was suspended over…

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“Tinubu’s Govt. lack the guts to fight insecurity” – Primate Ayodele

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Primate Ayodele on insecurity

Leader of the INRI evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the country’s security situation, alleging that the government lacks the courage to decisively confront insecurity. His remarks come amid ongoing national debates over terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, and other security challenges facing different parts of Nigeria. Ayodele, in a statement issued through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, claimed that the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government and security agencies were aware of the individuals and networks behind insecurity but had failed to act…

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NBMA returns; 7th edition slated for October 10

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NMBA returns

The organisers of the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) have officially announced that the 7th edition of the prestigious awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Oriental Hotel, Lagos, as preparations intensify for another historic celebration of excellence in Nigerian broadcasting.  As part of the activities leading up to the main event, NBMA has issued a final call for nominations across various award categories, urging industry stakeholders, media organisations, and the public to submit deserving entries before the nomination deadline.  Registration has also officially opened for…

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‘Nigeria records 2.2m kidnappings, ₦2.2tr ransom payments in 1yr’ – Report

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Report on 9ja kidnappings

…As ₦65.9tr debt surge raise fresh concerns Nigeria is facing mounting concerns over worsening insecurity and rising public debt, with fresh figures suggesting a deepening strain on both the nation’s economy and social stability. A security expert, Prof. Aremu Oyesoji revealed that the country recorded about 2.2 million kidnapping incidents within a year, with ransom payments estimated at ₦2.2 trillion, describing the development as evidence of an expanding “ransom economy” fuelled by banditry, kidnapping syndicates and insurgent networks. Speaking during a public lecture organised by the Social Sciences Students’ Association…

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2027: Tinubu wins Presidential primary with 10.9m votes

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Tinubu wins Presidential primary

…Accepts APC ticket, vows robust nationwide security President Bola Tinubu has accepted his nomination as the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election, declaring that Nigeria was on an “irreversible path of economic expansion” and warning against politicians seeking to “take our country backwards”. Speaking yesterday at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, the President said the task before the party was to consolidate reforms and secure long-term national progress. “Today, our task is to affirm that continuity is essential, to…

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‘Nigeria 3rd largest IDA borrower’ – World Bank, amidst fresh $1.25bn loan talks

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W'Bank Tinubu

Nigeria remained the third largest borrower from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) in the first quarter of 2026, even though its debt reduced slightly. According to IDA financial data for March 2026, Nigeria’s debt exposure dropped from $18.7 billion in December 2025 to $18.5 billion in March 2026. This represents a decrease of $200 million, or 1.1%, over 3 months. However, compared to the same period last year, Nigeria’s debt increased. In March 2025, the country’s exposure stood at $17.3bn, meaning it rose by $1.2bn, or 6.9% within…

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