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Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared a public holiday to mourn athletes who died in a tragic accident. Abba expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of athletes who lost their lives. The tragic accident claimed the lives of 22 athletes and left several others seriously injured. The athletes, who were mostly in their youthful age, were returning home as Kano’s contingent from the National Sports Festival. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the state declared Monday, 2nd June as a public holiday to mourn with the victims’…
In a major counter-terrorism success, Special Forces under Operation HADIN KAI conducted a precision strike on 30 May 2025, targeting a key Boko Haram/ISWAP stronghold in the Kukawa axis of Northern Borno State. The operation, based on credible intelligence, aimed to neutralize Amir Abu Fatima, a notorious terrorist commander who has a ₦100 million bounty on his head. During the intense exchange of fire, Abu Fatima, was fatally wounded by gunfire. His deputy, several explosives experts, and multiple other terrorists were also eliminated in the confrontation. Troops recovered several AK-47 rifles, magazines, assorted ordnance, and IED-making materials. The mission was…
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, paid a visit to Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi at his residence in Nottingham, United Kingdom, on Thursday. The visit was part of efforts to personally assess the player’s recovery following a serious injury sustained during a Premier League clash. Gusau, who was accompanied by members of the NFF Executive Board, expressed support and encouragement to Awoniyi, who is currently recovering from surgery. The striker suffered a ruptured intestine after colliding with a goalpost during a match between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City, which ended in a 2-2 draw. During the…
A political interest group, Igala Progressive Movement for Tinubu 2027 (IPMT) has applauded his leadership style in commemoration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second year in office. In a statement signed by the National Coordinator of the group, Comr Moses Onuche and circulated by the National Secretary, Comr Jerry Ochada the forum canvases support for Tinubu’s government in order to attract the dividends of democracy to Igala Kingdom. According to the Statement, “the Igala Kingdom has suffered a season of long term neglect due to self imposed rivalry and misunderstanding. However, we are now in tune with current…
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt and rescued three victims unhurt in Chanchangi village of Takum Local Government Area, Taraba State. A statement circulated by Capt Olubodunde Oni, the Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations of the Division hints that the incident occurred while troops deployed at Chanchangi were conducting a routine patrol and picketing operation along the Takum–Chanchangi Road. “On approaching the Uko community axis, the vigilant troops made contact with suspected armed bandits who had already kidnapped three individuals traveling in a vehicle. Upon sighting…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 23, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of Okoli Frank Emeka to six months imprisonment for mutilation of the Naira notes before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convict was arraigned on a one-count charge of tampering and matching on the Naira notes. The charge reads: “That you, Okoli Frank Emeka, on the 18th day of August, 2024, at Al-moruf Garden, Isheri Olofin, Alimosho Local area of Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court,…
The Nigerian Army has noted with utmost concern a video circulating on some social media platforms alleging that its personnel deployed for security duties in Mgbom N’Achara Community, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State assaulted a police detective monitoring a traditional leadership election in the community on the 1st of May 2025. The Chief of Army Staff has directed a thorough and transparent investigation into the allegation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the presence and conduct of the personnel at the said event. A statement by the Acting Spokesperson of the Army, Lt-Col Appolonia Anele says, “This…
Kogi State has been grappling with escalating insecurity, particularly in the eastern part of the state. Omala Local Government Area (LGA), which is part of Kogi East Senatorial District, has been severely affected by recurrent attacks attributed to armed Fulani herdsmen. Recent Developments in Omala LGA On April 4, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in Agojeju-Odo, Ajokpachi-Odo, Bagaji, and Bagana communities within Omala LGA. Over 100 armed militias suspected to be herdsmen launched a coordinated attack, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 villagers, including women and children. The assailants also destroyed farmlands, leaving approximately 30,000 residents displaced and…
The relentless efforts of troops under 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), in collaboration with troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN, have once again recorded tremendous success in the ongoing fight against banditry and criminality in Taraba and neighbouring states. Acting on credible intelligence, troops responded swiftly to a report of armed bandits mounted on approximately 30 motorcycles who had crossed from Plateau State into Taraba State. The criminal elements launched a cattle rustling operation targeting a Fulani settlement near Jebjeb Village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State. In a prompt and coordinated…
In line with the ongoing operational efforts to rid Taraba State of criminal elements and restore peace in troubled areas, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have recorded a significant success. The successful encounter is in the aftermath of a recent strategic operational visit by the Commander 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa to Bandawa community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area. The Commander, during the visit, emphasized the need for increased military presence and proactive operations within the general area. Acting swiftly on this directive, troops on a fighting patrol along the…