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Uba Sani names qur’anic centre after Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

Governor Uba Sani has renamed the Centre For Qur’anic Science of Kaduna State University after Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, the late Islamic cleric that died on November 27. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa, said…

Stakeholders set agenda for new NUPRC, NMDPRA bosses

Stakeholders say clearer production data and stronger support for local refining offer practical solutions for restoring investor confidence under the new petroleum regulatory leadership. They spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Friday on expectations for the…

Suspected explosives hit two locations in Kwara

At least two objects believed to be explosives have landed in two locations in Offa town, Kwara State. The objects were discovered Thursday night after residents heard a loud thud, prompting fears of a possible explosion. Local journalists in the…

US AFRICOM says many terrorists killed in Sokoto bombing

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has announced that it killed “multiple” terrorists in targeted airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) camps in Sokoto State. In a statement posted on its website, AFRICOM said the 25 December operation was in coordination…

Yuletide: Remain loyal, disciplined, COAS tells soldiers

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to renew their commitment to the ideals of unity, discipline, and professionalism in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. In a…

Nigerian military explains role in US air strikes targeting terrorists

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in collaboration with the United States of America, has conducted precision strike operations against identified foreign ISIS-linked elements operating in parts of the North-west. The Director of Defence Information, Samaila Uba, disclosed this in…

U.S. lawmaker reacts to Nigeria, U.S. airstrikes

United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has stated that President Donald Trump is determined to put an end to the killing of Christians in Nigeria, warning that further action may follow if the violence persists. Moore made the statement on Friday…

Airstrike: Shehu Sani welcomes action, cautions on foreign dependence

Former senator Shehu Sani has described the reported military airstrikes on terrorist targets in North West Nigeria as a “conscionable action,” while stressing that Nigeria must ultimately take responsibility for its own security. Sani reacted in a statement shared via…

Terrorists bombed in Sokoto, Zamfara in Nigeria–US joint operation

In a coordinated US–Nigeria military operation, the United States and Nigerian security forces on Thursday carried out precision airstrikes against identified terrorist targets in northwest Nigeria, including in Sokoto State and parts of neighbouring Zamfara State, authorities said. The joint…

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