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US delivers military equipment to Nigeria

The United States has delivered some military equipment it sold to Nigeria as part of the two countries’ bilateral counterterrorism collaboration. The delivery, made over the weekend using the United States Air Force C-17 aircraft,…

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NDC aspirants warn against imposition of senatorial candidate in Enugu

House of Representatives aspirants and critical stakeholders from Nsukka Zone have issued a strong warning to the Nigeria Democratic Congress against the imposition of a senatorial candidate for Enugu North Senatorial District. They insisted that internal democracy, transparency and fairness…

NAHCON promises refunds, better Hajj operations for Nigerian pilgrims

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has assured Nigerian pilgrims of improved Hajj operations and a seamless return journey from Saudi Arabia, while announcing refunds from savings made after renegotiating feeding services in Madinah. In an Arafat Day message…

Nigeria weighed down by avoidable challenges – Peter Obi

A chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has lamented that Nigeria is a nation of immense potential, currently weighed down by avoidable challenges. In a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday, Obi urged Nigerian citizens never…

Eid-el-Kabir: IG orders massive security deployment nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has extended Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslims across the country and ordered enhanced security deployments nationwide to ensure peaceful celebrations. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid,…

No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid

Gazans mark a dark Eid with no feasts or joy due to war, soaring prices, and scarcity of essential goods, including sacrificial sheep and Eid biscuits. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-feasts-no-joy-gazans-mark-a-dark-eid/ Read the full article here

Atiku in early lead as ADC adjourns collation of results

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has opened a wide lead in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries as the party adjourned collation of results to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Results announced from 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory…

Ex-power minister Mamman begins 75-year jail term in Kuje

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has transferred former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Kuje, Abuja, following an order of the Federal High Court in Abuja for the commencement of his 75-year prison sentence. Justice…

NAF bombs terrorist hideouts in Sambisa, kills fighters

The Nigerian Air Force has said its counter-terrorism operations in Borno State targeted identified terrorist hideouts and logistics structures at Biramiri in the Gezuwa general area of the state. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Director of Public…

Hayatudeen rejects results, alleges ‘massive rigging’

Mohammed Hayatudeen, one of three presidential aspirants of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has rejected the party’s primary process, alleging widespread vote manipulation and irregularities across the country. In an emotional, strongly worded reaction on Tuesday, Mr Hayatudeen said he…

Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 1,650 personnel across Osun

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command, has deployed 1,650 personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful and crime-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, disclosed this during a strategic security meeting with Area…

Ohanaeze, S’East commission partner on Igbo economic growth

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s Council of Igbo Business Leaders and the South-East Development Commission have collaborated for economic development and integration in Igboland.  According to the two groups, it is high time critical stakeholders of the Sout-East region united to forge…

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