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Nigerian government knows every terrorist by name and location, Gumi says (Video)

Islamic scholar, Sheikh Gumi, has made damning allegations, claiming, that the Federal Government of Nigeria knows every terrorist by their name and location. The cleric made the allegations while speaking in a recent interview with DRTV, which started trending on Tuesday. He was reacting to the question of why he couldn’t help the government end terrorism and banditry, because he …

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Viral video showing “child soldiers” sparks new tension in Borno

…Authorities suspect that abducted minors are being forced into militant roles …Residents urge urgent intervention by the military and the government UNICEF data reveals over 1,100 children recruited in the North East Daud Olatunji Tension has gripped parts of Borno State following the spread of a viral video showing a group of underage children dressed in military-style uniforms partying in …

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4 Nigerians make the list, and Dangote remains the richest man in Africa (See full list)

Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote maintained his position as Africa’s richest person, topping Forbes’ 2026 African Billionaires ranking with an estimated fortune of $28.5 billion. The continent’s richest people collectively added more than $20 billion to their net worth over the past year. The latest Forbes rankings, released on Monday, show that Africa’s 23-member billionaire club now has a combined wealth of …

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The SDP entrusts INEC with transparent and credible polls for 2027

The newly appointed National President of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Professor Sadiq Gombe, has called for greater transparency and fairness in Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking following his ratification by the National Executive Committee (NEC) as Acting President, Professor Gombe urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Assembly to ensure that …

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Dutch intelligence warns of global Russian hack targeting Signal and WhatsApp users

Dutch intelligence agencies have raised alarm over a large-scale global hacking campaign carried out by Russian state-linked actors targeting users of encrypted messaging platforms Signal and WhatsApp. In a report released on Monday, the Defense Intelligence and Security Agency (MIVD) and the Dutch General Intelligence and Security Agency (AIVD) said the campaign was primarily aimed at government officials, military personnel, …

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Woman arrested after shots fired near Rihanna’s home in Los Angeles

A woman who has not yet been identified was arrested Monday after allegedly firing several shots near a Los Angeles-area home associated with global music star Rihanna, authorities confirmed. According to police, there were no injuries in the incident that occurred Sunday afternoon in the Beverly Hills area. Los Angeles police spokesman Officer Charles Miller said authorities responded to a …

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NAN reporter named finalist for global awards in France

The flag of France An Editor of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Martha Agas, has been selected as a finalist for the Women Changing the World Global Awards to be held in April in Paris, France. Agas was selected from more than 1,500 nominations from 97 countries as a finalist in the Woman in Media category. The organization released …

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Actress Tonto Dikeh has broken her silence after being criticized over a viral school discharge video

Nollywood actress turned evangelist Tonto Dikeh says she would rather face public criticism than stop speaking about her faith following backlash over a viral video showing her conducting a deliverance session on a schoolgirl. The controversy started after Dikeh visited a school in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria to preach to its students. During the visit, he prayed …

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Abuja: Embassy of Ethiopia celebrates 130th anniversary of Adwa victory and celebrates International Women’s Day

Abuja: Embassy of Ethiopia celebrates 130th anniversary of Adwa victory and celebrates International Women’s Day By editor On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the Embassy of Ethiopia in Abuja-Nigeria hosted a vibrant double celebration to mark the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa and International Women’s Day. Held under the theme “Adwa 130: From a dark history to a …

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Tax evasion, petitions, national anthem and other reasons Rivers lawmakers dropped Governor Fubara’s commissioner candidate

More details have emerged on why the Rivers State House of Assembly dropped four of the nine candidates sent to them by Governor Siminilayi Fubara for confirmation and appointment as commissioners in his cabinet. Members of the DPR revealed that they found irregularities in the submission of several candidates, so they could not confirm them for the positions they were …

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