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Year: 2026

Troops nab suspected ISWAP informant in Yobe

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a man suspected of spying for terrorists linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Kanama, Yobe State. The arrest was disclosed in a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who cited security sources. According to the report, the suspect, identified…

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I have no problem with Reps Deputy Speaker – Orji Kalu

By Ugochukwu Alaribe Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has said that he has no problem with the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, as they are united in achieving success for the party in the 2027 elections….

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Best picture Oscar winners of past 20 years

The following is a list of the best picture Oscar winners from the last 20 years, ahead of Sunday’s 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood. This year, 10 films are in contention for the top prize: “Bugonia,” “F1: The Movie,” “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “One Battle After Another,” “The Secret Agent,” “Sentimental Value,” “Sinners” and “Train…

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Nigerian student, one other die after plasma donation in Canada

Canadian health authorities have launched an investigation into the deaths of two individuals — including a Nigerian international student — following plasma donations at private collection centres in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Plasma is the liquid component of blood and accounts for slightly more than half of its total volume. Health Canada said it received two reports…

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FRSC secures conviction of 20 motorists over traffic offences in Ogun

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta No fewer than 20 motorists have been convicted for various traffic offences by the Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The offenders were convicted during the Phase II sitting of the FRSC Mobile Court held at the Itori Unit Command and presided over by Chief Magistrate O.T….

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‘We shot it down’ – Iran counters US on crashed refueling aircraft

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions, has claimed responsibility for the downing of a United States military refueling aircraft in western Iraq on Thursday. In a statement, the group said it shot down the KC-135 aircraft “in defense of our country’s sovereignty and airspace”. The claim came as conflicting…

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Umuahia-Ikwuano, Ikot-Ekpene Highway: Ministry makes clarifications as Abia Govt claims project

The Ministry of Works has provided clarifications regarding the dispute related to the construction of the Umuahia-Ikwuano and Ikot-Ekpene Highway. The administration of Governor Alex Otti has recently included the Umuahia–Ikwuano–Ikot Ekpene federal road among the projects newly initiated by the state government. However, Chidi Uwaeziozi, the Controller of Works in the Federal Ministry of…

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Turkey confirms third ballistic missile from Iran shot down

Turkey’s defence ministry on Friday said a ballistic missile from Iran had been shot down in Turkish airspace by NATO forces in the third such incident of the Middle East war. “A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralised by NATO air and missile defence assets deployed in the eastern Mediterranean,”…

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No one can exclude us from World Cup – Iran replies Trump

Iran says no one can exclude it from the World Cup later this year, in response to President Donald Trump’s warning that their “life and safety” would be at risk in the US. The Iranian team also said in the social media post on Thursday that the United States should not be allowed to co-host…

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Zamfara 2027: I may contest governorship with Governor Lawal – Shinkafi

By Idris Salisu, Gusau A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has hinted at a possible governorship bid in the 2027 elections, saying he may run a primary under APC alongside Governor Dauda Lawal or any other aspirant. Speaking to supporters of the Wamban Shinkafi Movement For…

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