Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled attempts by terrorists to plant improvised explosive devices (IEDs), killed several insurgents and arrested suspected collaborators in operations across the North-East. The military said the operations were carried out between March 31 and April 4 in parts of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, targeting Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters […]
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17 people have been reported killed in an attack on Mbalom community in Gwer-East Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected herders. Several properties were also destroyed in the attack, which reportedly began around 5 p.m. on Saturday and lasted until about 10 p.m. Benue Police Command spokesperson, Udeme Edet, confirmed the incident to TheCable on […]
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, now appears more democratic than some people who once claimed to have fought for democracy under the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). Obi, who was the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and is also a chieftain of the African Democratic […]
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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has announced the launch of “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation, empowering talent, and supporting the development of technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa. Now in its third edition, the Hackathon brings together developers, designers and entrepreneurs across Nigeria […]
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Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (GTBank), the flagship banking franchise of GTCO Plc, Africa’s leading financial services group, today announced the launch of Quick Airtime Loan, an innovative digital solution that gives customers instant access to airtime when they run out of call credit and have limited funds in their bank accounts, ensuring customers can stay […]
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The Kwankwasiyya Movement has rejected reports linking Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to alleged religious freedom violations. The group reacted to a proposed United States bill titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act 2026 (HR 7457). The bill reportedly references Kwankwaso in connection with “severe religious freedom violations.” The reaction was contained in a statement […]
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A heated exchange erupted on Wednesday between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, and Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, during a joint Senate and House of Representatives session on the Ajaokuta Steel Company. The confrontation took place at the mines and steel development budget defence session, chaired by Senator Patrick Ndubueze of Imo North, with discussions centered on funding and […]
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Elon Musk has revealed an ambitious new plan to build a factory on the moon to manufacture AI-powered satellites, expanding his vision of taking artificial intelligence infrastructure beyond Earth. Speaking during an all-hands meeting at xAI on Tuesday evening, Musk told employees that the company would eventually require a lunar facility capable of producing satellites designed to deliver massive […]
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A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated early Wednesday morning at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex. The development triggered panic, a swift security response and a temporary disruption of official activities. The explosion occurred at about 6:00 am, prompting immediate intervention by the Bayelsa State Police Command and other security agencies. Confirming the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa […]
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President Bola Tinubu has issued a strict directive to end the recurring embarrassment of unpaid allowances for Nigerian athletes, ordering the immediate release of sports funds starting from the 2026 fiscal year. In a statement released on Friday, the President mandated the Ministries of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, and the Budget Office of the Federation to ensure “adequate provisions” are made for Nigeria’s participation […]
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