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Police arrest 11 suspected cultists, recover guns, ammunition

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 11 suspected cultists and recovered firearms, ammunition and other dangerous weapons in separate operations across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement…

Four soldiers injured as troops survive IED blast, ambush in Borno

Four soldiers were injured on Saturday after troops on patrol survived an improvised explosive device (IED) blast and a subsequent ambush along the Damboa–Kumala–Maiduguri supply route in Borno State. The incident was disclosed by security expert Zagazola Makama in a…

Taraba APC aspirant disagrees over House of Reps primaries

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, David Kente, says the party did not conduct House of Representatives primaries in the state on Saturday. However, the state APC leadership dismissed his claim. Mr Kente told journalists…

APC panel declares Reps spokesperson’s election inconclusive

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Primary Election Committee for Ekiti State has declared the exercise in Ekiti North Federal Constituency 1, inconclusive. Chairman of the committee, Wasiu Adedoyin, declared the election, in which the House spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, is a…

2026 Hajj: Kaduna airlifts 1,158 pilgrims to Medina

The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, KSPWA, says it has successfully airlifted 1,158 intending pilgrims from the state to Medina, Saudi Arabia, for the 2026 Hajj. The agency’s Public Relations Officer, Mallam Ibrahim Makarfi, disclosed this in a statement issued…

Carrick expects clarity on Man Utd future in coming days

Michael Carrick said he expects his future as Manchester United manager to be clarified this week amid reports he will sign a two-year deal to remain at the club. A 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday secured third place…

Adeleke orders revival of Safe School Initiative after Oyo kidnappings

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the immediate revitalisation of the Safe School Initiative following recent school kidnappings in neighbouring Oyo State. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. According…

Winners emerge in nine constituencies, Askira-Uba/Hawul inconclusive

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its House of Representatives primaries in nine of the 10 federal constituencies in Borno State, largely driven by consensual agreements, direct primaries, and unopposed voice affirmations. However, the smooth run was halted…

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