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Former Army Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd), on Thursday urged the African Union (AU) to facilitate the return of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The former military chief made the call at the 2026 Voice of Nigeria (VON) Forum with the theme: “51 Years of Nigeria’s Role in …

The Defense Headquarters on Thursday confirmed an attack carried out by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on a military formation in Benisheikh, Borno State. Reports emerged that at least 18 military personnel, including a brigadier general, were killed in the attack that took place in the early hours of Thursday. Director of Defense Media Operations Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this …

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of the brave soldiers of the 29th Brigade Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State. The President also expressed his deepest condolences to the soldiers and the families of the soldiers, urging them to take heart in the …

The United States has suspended visa appointment services at its Abuja mission following the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and family members amid worsening security concerns in Nigeria, although the federal government has dismissed the security alert, insisting the country remains stable. The development came just 24 hours after Washington authorized the departure of non-essential personnel from the US embassy in …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, strengthened against the United States dollar at the official window on Thursday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,359.31/$1, compared with N1,371.82/$1 on Wednesday. This represents a gain of N12.51 for the local currency against the dollar. On the black market, the naira closed flat against the …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday called for strategic alignment of democratic governance with sound economic policies to ensure the long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s political system. Jonathan made this statement at the launch of a research report conducted by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) in Abuja. The report is entitled: “Strengthening the Link between Democracy and Economic Growth in Nigeria.” …

The Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Bayelsa State Chapter, will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) and elect new executive officers to lead the affairs of the chapter. In a press statement signed by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, SP Gunn Ewhoborwo Emonena, and Secretary, Okpobodisere Vivian Deiseidei-Oputu, the committee urged all registered members in Bayelsa State to …

Judge Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has sentenced Ali Kolo, a victim of the Boko Haram insurgency, to nine years in prison for failing to report terrorist activities after spending more than 10 years in detention. The defendant told the court that he was a victim of the Boko Haram insurgency when he was shot in the …

The leadership of the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approached the Federal High Court, Abuja, to overturn the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mark names and former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, as ADC (National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively from their official portals on April 1. Mark urged Justice Emeka Nwite to grant …

Delta Queens prodigy, Oparanmegwa Pattra, has pledged renewed commitment to the club despite the team’s close 5-3 away defeat to Dannaz Ladies in the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). Pattra, who made his debut for Delta Queens at the start of the season, has quickly become a key figure on the team. In seven appearances, the right-back has already …