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The Nigerian army claimed on Saturday that troops deployed on a special clearance operation in Sambisa Forest had killed 11 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The military revealed this in a statement on its official account, X, on Saturday. The feat, according to the Force, was achieved in a special clearance operation coordinated with hybrid forces in a …

American multinational technology company Amazon is facing increased scrutiny from the European Union over the transparency of its featured ads and recommendation algorithms. The European Union filed another request for information (RFI) with Amazon on Friday regarding its compliance with the bloc’s digital laws, in what could be its most aggressive move yet against a major market. The developments highlight …

  The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has provided free medical services to no fewer than 300 residents of Chikaji community in Sabon Gari, Zaria LGA of Kaduna State. The medical services provided included, among others, screening for malaria, typhoid, deworming, ulcer, diabetes and administration of medicines to the beneficiaries. Speaking at the awareness activity held at Government Girls Secondary …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reported a significant decline in petrol distribution (PMS) to border states. Group CEO Mele Kyari credited the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) “Operation Whirlwind” for the decline. He made the remarks during a courtesy visit to Bashir Adeniyi, Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) in Abuja. According to the NNPC, daily petrol …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Eradication Commission (ECFR) has stepped up security measures at its Lagos offices in anticipation of planned protests. However, details regarding the nature of the protest and the organizing group remain sketchy at this time. Officers of the Lagos State Anti-Crime Squad – Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and members of the Department of State Services (DSS) …

The Defense Headquarters claimed on Friday troops deployed to various theater commands across the country killed 177 suspected terrorists last week. Director of Defense Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said troops also arrested 263 others and rescued 158 hostages in various operations across the country. Buba said the troops …

Spain defeated hosts Germany 2-1 in a thrilling quarter-final clash in Stuttgart on Friday night. After a goalless first half, substitute Dani Olmo put Spain ahead six minutes after the break. Olmo finished the ball off after receiving a pass from Barcelona youth player Lamine Yamal. Read also:Paris 2024: NBBF releases preliminary 16-player squad for D’Tigress However, Germany forced extra …

The frontline traditional ruler of Delta State, Dein of Agbor, His Royal Majesty Benjamin Ikenchuku Gbenoba, has met with the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), to seek a partnership to put an end to the activities of drug peddlers in his kingdom. Marwa, while welcoming the monarch to her …

  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) will work with all stakeholders, including traditional rulers and community guardians, to ensure that the scourge of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking is eradicated from communities across the country. NDLEA Chairman, retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa, made this known on Friday in Abuja when he received the Dein of Agbor, Benjamin …

  Britain awoke on Friday to the scene of a political earthquake. The opposition Labour Party, after 14 years in the political wilderness, inflicted a brutal defeat on the ruling Conservatives. The door of 10 Downing St. in central London. Frank Augstein/AP It is now certain that party leader Keir Starmer will become prime minister in the next few hours, …