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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, visited Borno State as part of efforts to end insurgency in the North-East region. He stated that the Nigerian Army is committed to intensifying its efforts to defeat insurgency in the North East during an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in Maiduguri, Borno State. The visit focused on gaining firsthand insight into the security situation in the North East, with particular attention to the effectiveness of ongoing operations and the level of cooperation among security stakeholders working to…

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The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa has condemned the recent attack on Government Girls School, Maga in Kebbi State, describing it as a “cruel and senseless act” that has left the nation in shock. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing school security and safeguarding learning environments across the country, with particular attention to communities considered vulnerable to attacks. The attack saw several schoolgirls abducted, while the Vice Principal, a dedicated educator, was tragically killed. In a statement shared by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade on Wednesday, Dr. Alausa expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt…

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Following the series of marital outbursts between Regina Daniels and her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, the 24-year-old Nollywood actress has issued a warning, urging him to stay away from her or face the repercussions of revealing his secrets. In her post shared on her Instagram handle on Monday, Regina said she would unveil his ill acts, including an alleged “murder case, land grabbing, fraud, among others,” if he does not stop harassing her with the intent of rulling her reputation. Regina, who claimed Senator Nwoko married her at the age of 17, said that despite admitting to engaging in…

Foreign currencies and a massive haul of cannabis worth millions of naira were seized at the weekend after operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a wanted drug baron and businessman, Frank Ibemesi, widely known as Chisco Bee, during a dawn raid on his hotel in Lagos. Ibemesi, 42, the MD/CEO of Franc CJ Ibemesi Nig. Ltd, was picked up in the early hours of Saturday, 15 November, at his Daisy Garden Hotel located on Ago Palace Way, Isolo. His arrest followed weeks of covert intelligence gathering and surveillance by the Agency’s Special Operations Unit. According to…

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the deaths of two soldiers and two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) after Boko Haram terrorists ambushed troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade during a patrol on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State on Friday night. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Major Appolonia Anele, said the patrol team was attacked while returning from a successful operation around Wajiroko in the Azir Multe area of Damboa Local Government. She explained that the team, led by the Commander of the 25 Brigade,…

The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has thrown its full support behind the Rivers State Government’s push for inclusive healthcare, praising Governor Siminalayi Fubara for prioritising accessible medical services and improved welfare for health workers. The endorsement was shared on Saturday via the hospital’s official Facebook page as RSUTH commenced enrolment into the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), the state’s flagship initiative designed to widen healthcare access for residents. RSUTH’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Chizindu Alikor, led the hospital community in the registration exercise, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to the programme, which he described as transformative and…