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  • NAF Air strikes neutralize over 15 terrorists in Sambisa Forest hideout

    By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that its Air Component under the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), neutralized more than 15 terrorists in a recent operation at Zuwa, within the Sambisa Forest. Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this on Thursday, […]
  • Retired military pensioners block Finance ministry gates over unpaid benefits

    By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Scores of retired Nigerian soldiers on Thursday blocked the entrance to the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, protesting the alleged delay in releasing funds to the Military Pensions Board (MPB) for the payment of their outstanding entitlements. The pensioners said they resorted to the fresh protest after officials of […]
  • Lawmakers pass bill to curb mailing of abortion pills

    Texas Senators have passed legislation allowing private citizens to sue people who mail abortion pills into the Republican-led US state, clearing the way for the bill to be signed into law. Read Also: Tinubu leaves Abuja to begin annual leave in Europe The move is the latest in Texas to restrict abortion access since the […]
  • Tinubu lauds troops for securing key highway project

    President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Army for providing security along the Illela–Sokoto–Badagry Super highway project. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, made this known during an operational visit to troops stationed at the Forward Operations Base Laager in Kebbi. This is contained in a statement by Mati Ali, personnel assistant to the minister […]
  • Traffic schedule adjusted as Anambra prepares for Tinubu’s visit

    By Vincent Ujumadu Following President Bola Tinubu’s planned visit to Anambra State on Thursday the Anambra State government has adjusted traffic schedule in the state. During the historic visit, the President is expected to commission some projects executed by the Professor Chukwuma Soludo administration, showcasing the state’s progress and development. The state Commissioner for Information, […]
  • RIVERS: Wike attacks Fubara over ‘walkout’ on Tinubu’s wife

    •Says incident disturbing, embarrassing •We never walked out, Rivers women insist By Omeiza Ajayi & Dan Abia The walkout on the representative of the First Lady, Sen Remi Tinubu, by Rivers women has ignited fresh controversy between suspended Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara, and Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as the latter accused […]
  • Emergency Rule: Tinubu under pressure to reinstate Fubara May 29

    •Suspended gov’s push for survival By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt Since March 18, 2025 when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency, there has been relative peace in Rivers State. The eventual suspension of Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof Ngozi Ordu, and the entire Legislative Arm of government is the biggest setback that […]
  • Klinsmann urges Southeast to stick with Tinubu against 2027 coalition

    Prominent sociopolitical analyst and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, Pharmacist Chinedu Ikeagwuonwu Klinsmann, has called on the people of the South-East to steadfastly support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. In a statement issued on Monday, Klinsmann cautioned the Southeast against being […]