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Here are the top stories from across the country 1. Shoot terrorists on sight, don’t wait for orders, Defense Minister tells troops The Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has directed military personnel and other security officials to immediately take action against terrorists and armed bandits without waiting for permission from superior officers, and warned that any agents who …

The mission found “genocide pathway indicators” in a report released in February. The new report builds on previous findings by providing additional evidence of sexual violence, enforced disappearances, detentions and mass killings. “The patterns we documented at El Fasher – incl sieges, attacks on civilian infrastructure, restrictions on humanitarian access, and widespread violations against civilians – are stark warnings,” said …

The Yobe Strategic Engagement Initiative for BMW and BAT (YSEIB) inaugurated its mandate convention on Wednesday, rallying full support for the flagbearers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. During the inaugural “BMW Mandate Convention 2026”, held at the Damaturu Arts and Culture Center auditorium, the group formally pledged to vote en masse for Alhaji …

The naira recorded another decline at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, trading at ₦1,379.06 per dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the local currency lost ₦3.32 against the US dollar. The latest move represented a depreciation of 0.24% from Tuesday’s rate of ₦1,375.74 to the dollar. The naira had started the trading week with …

That’s the headline emerging from a new UN health agency report highlighting huge disparities in cancer survival between high- and low-income countries. Ten million deaths per year That Global Status Report on Cancer 2026produced together with the International Agency for Research on Cancer – IARC, a specialized agency WHO agency – outlined that cancer causes more than 26,000 deaths every …

Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in crimes of genocide and atrocities in the Gaza Strip and war crimes in the West Bank, the UN’s independent commission of inquiry said in its latest report released on Tuesday.

First term Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have commended Nigerians for persevering despite hardships during the period of economic adjustment. This was contained in a statement released on Wednesday after their meeting in Kebbi State. The governors said they supported national stability, continuity of reforms and inclusive development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The host governor, Comrade Nasir …

Post views: 42 By Wakawaka Sports For a club formed barely a year ago, Hawks Football Club, Owerri, announced their arrival on the Imo football scene with an impressive debut season in the 2026 Imo State Football Association League, finishing the regular season with a perfect winning record before falling on penalties in the semi-final. Founded in 2025 by …

And while there is the battle wasn’t too tough today along the Blue Line that separates Lebanon from Israel, ceasefire violations are still being reported when Hezbollah militants and Israeli forces clashed – an escalation that began soon after the Israeli-US bombing of Iran began on February 28. Correspondingly Security Council mandate, UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFILE) continues to …

David Akande Trabzonspor have made an official approach to Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare, submitting a loan offer as they look to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Turkish Süper Lig side are the first club to have reportedly made a formal offer for the Super Eagles striker this summer, with both clubs already in negotiations. …