North East Security

Defence HQ denies accusing Yobe, Borno residents of terrorism complicity

admin March 21, 2026 0

The Defence Headquarters has clarified recent remarks by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, following reports suggesting that he accused the people of Borno and Yobe States of complicity in terrorism. In a statement on Thursday by its spokesman, Maj. Gen Samaila Uba, the DHQ,

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Police begin investigation into death of corps member during abortion

admin March 21, 2026 0

Victoria Ariyo, a female corps member serving in Abeokuta South LGA of Ogun State, has died after allegedly terminating a pregnancy. She was said to have died on Tuesday from complications that arose after undergoing a suspected abortion procedure. Her remains have reportedly been interred at Kobape cemetery along the Kobape-Sagamu road in the state’s […]

Crime

Police arrest Delta community head, four others for assault on young women during festival

admin March 20, 2026 0

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a community head and four other suspects over the reported sex assault of young women during a festival in Oruamudhu community in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Friday, the Command’s spokesman, Bright Edafe, disclosed that the Delta Police Commissioner, Aina […]

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Legendary Hollywood actor, Chuck Norris, is dead

admin March 20, 2026 0

Legendary martial artist and Hollywood action star Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86, his family announced in a statement shared on social media. According to the family, Norris passed away on Thursday after suffering a medical emergency and was taken to the hospital in Hawaii, where he died surrounded by loved ones. […]

INTERNATIONAL

Trump assures no further attacks on Iran’s major gas facility

admin March 20, 2026 0

U.S. President Donald Trump has said Israel will not carry out further strikes on Iran’s major gas facility, even as he warned Tehran of severe consequences if attacks on Gulf energy sites continue. Trump’s remarks followed rising tensions in the Middle East after strikes on key energy infrastructure heightened fears of disruptions to global oil […]

Celebrations

Discipline triumphs over heat and haste as massive crowd fills SDP eid ground in Suleja

admin March 20, 2026 0

Discipline triumphs over heat and haste as massive crowd fills SDP Eid Ground in Suleja The Eid prayer ground in Suleja witnessed a remarkable display of discipline, unity, and devotion as worshippers gathered in large numbers to mark Eid al-Fitr.As early as 9:00 a.m., an hour ahead of the scheduled 10:00 a.m. prayer, the ground […]

INTERNATIONAL

Iran executes 19-year-old wrestler, two others in public hanging

admin March 20, 2026 0

Iran has executed a 19-year-old champion wrestler, Saleh Mohammadi, alongside two other protesters in a public hanging carried out on Thursday. Mohammadi, described as a rising wrestling talent from Qom, was reportedly accused of the capital offence of waging war against God. Human rights groups said he was tortured into confessing and denied a fair […]

North East Security

Gov. Buni sympathises with victims of Maiduguri bomb blasts, donates ₦10 million

admin March 20, 2026 0

Yobe State Governor Dr Mai Mala Buni has donated the sum of ₦10 million to assist victims and the families of those who lost their lives in the recent triple bomb blasts in Maiduguri. Governor Buni announced the donation during a sympathy visit in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, following the multiple explosions that […]

North East Security

Gov. Zulum urges Borno residents to collaborate with military to tackle insurgency

admin March 20, 2026 0

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has urged residents to heighten their collaboration with the military and other security agencies to combat renewed Boko Haram attacks. The governor stressed that the military alone can’t tackle the insurgency without community support. Zulum said this on Thursday during his state-wide broadcast to the citizens of the state […]

Celebrations

APC National Chairman, Deputy Speaker Kalu extend Eid al-Fitr greetings to Nigerian Muslims

admin March 20, 2026 0

National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has felicitated all Muslims across the country on the completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. Yilwatda, in a statement by his special adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, said Ramadan is not merely a period of […]