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Day: June 13, 2026

Nigerian Army arrests 10 terrorists’ informants in Niger

Troops of Operation Savannah Shield have arrested 10 suspected terrorists’ informants and collaborators during a fighting patrol in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region. Makama stated that the operation was conducted at…

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‘You’re No JFK’: Washington centre removes Trump’s name from facade

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the US capital on Saturday said it has removed President Donald Trump’s name from its facade following a court ruling. In a legal filing the center’s Executive Director Matt Floca said it has “removed all physical signage on the Kennedy Center building and grounds” containing…

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Low voter turnout, delayed electoral materials mar Adamawa LG polls

The election to fill chairmanship positions in the 21 local government areas and councillorship seats in the 226 political wards of Adamawa State on Saturday was marred by low voter turnout.  There were also reported cases of inadequate or non-arrival of electoral materials, as well as alleged irregularities in some areas. The election was, however,…

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FG promises training, reintegration for Nigerians returning from Ethiopian prisons

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has promised technical training, capacity building and other reintegration opportunities for Nigerian inmates set to be transferred from Ethiopian prisons, as arrangements begin for the return of about 94 eligible prisoners under a newly signed prisoner transfer agreement between both countries. Read Also: Video: Nigerian prisoners in Ethiopia…

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Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest

Thousands of people on Saturday gathered for an anti-racism rally in the Northern Irish city of Belfast after unrest sparked by a horrific stabbing. Protesters carried placards with slogans such as “Hate is the only threat to our streets” and “Belfast stands against racism”. The city saw two nights of disorder after video of Monday…

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Why Nigeria cannot continue to depend on foreign defence equipment – Minister

The minister of defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria must strengthen local defence production and reduce reliance on imported military hardware to effectively address emerging security challenges. Musa stated this at the Nigerian People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 in Abuja. The conference has as its theme “Building a Modern Security Ecosystem: Integrating…

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60 days after: Families of 13 abducted passengers along Biu-Damaturu road cry for help

By Ndahi Marama The families of the 13 abducted passengers, including a 7-month-old baby, have besieged the premises of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Borno Council and pleaded with the Government and the security agencies to intensify efforts in rescuing the victims. Briefing newsmen on Saturday in Maiduguri, Mr. Hassan Yati who spoke on…

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