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Students are critical stakeholders in anti-corruption war — Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has described students as critical stakeholders in the fight against corruption, urging them to embrace integrity and take active roles in promoting accountability in society. Olukoyede gave the charge on May 14, 2026, when students of Fairview Academy, Abuja, visited the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on…
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JUST IN: Over 20 ISIS fighters killed as US-Nigeria air strikes continue in Borno — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says more than twenty ISIS/ISWAP fighters have been killed in fresh coordinated air strikes carried out by Nigerian forces in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Metele, Borno State. According to the DHQ, the operation followed intelligence reports indicating the convergence and movement of terrorist elements within the area, prompting precision strikes on…
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PENCOM moves to enhance pension package for police personnel under CPS
The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has proposed an enhanced pension package for personnel of the Nigeria Police Force under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) as part of efforts to improve the welfare of retired officers. The initiative is aimed at addressing long-standing complaints over poor pension payments and repeated agitations by police retirees seeking an exit from the CPS. Under…
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No foreign soldiers involved in operation that killed Al-Minuki —DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says that no foreign troops took part in the operation that eliminated terrorist commander Abu Bilal Al-Minuki, stating that the mission was carried out solely by Nigerian forces with external intelligence support. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, made this known during a monitored television programme, where he provided details on the operation. According to…
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Report: Navy SEAL Team 6, Nigerian commandos kill ISIS deputy in helicopter-borne raid on Lake Chad
About two dozen Nigerian and American special operations forces, including members of the US Navy’s elite SEAL Team 6, stormed ISIS hideouts in a helicopter-borne assault on Lake Chad, killing Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, the terror group’s second-in-command, after a fierce three-hour gun battle. “The United States military and its Nigerian counterparts exchanged fire with ISIS terrorists for over three hours before…
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Tinubu to Airbus: ‘Nigeria needs quick delivery of Apache helicopters’
President Bola Tinubu has urged Airbus to accelerate the delivery of attack helicopters ordered by Nigeria, saying the country urgently requires more air power to combat terrorism and insecurity. The President also welcomed Airbus’ proposal to establish aircraft maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria, describing it as a strategic move to position Nigeria as a regional aviation and aerospace hub.…
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Abu-Bilal al-Minuki: ISIL’s shadow commander in West Africa
The presidents of Nigeria and the United States have announced the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of ISIL (ISIS). Donald Trump first made the announcement in a social media post on Friday, without disclosing when or where the joint Nigerian-US military operation happened. On Saturday, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said in a statement that al-Minuki, also known…
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Earlier report on Al-Manuki’s death was mistaken identity — Presidency
The Presidency has said the earlier inclusion of ISWAP commander Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki among terrorists reportedly killed during military operations in Kaduna State in 2024 was a case of mistaken identity. The clarification was made in a statement issued on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu. The statement comes amid scepticism from some analysts who have questioned recent…
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TSF hails $500m research fund, says Nigeria embracing knowledge economy
The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has commended the Federal Government’s approval of a $500 million annual investment in the National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF), describing it as a major step toward building a knowledge-driven economy. In a statement signed by its chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and secretary, Danjuma Sada, the forum said the initiative represents a strategic investment in…
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BREAKING: Tinubu confirms killing of ISIS commander Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki in Nigeria-US operation
President Bola Tinubu says Nigerian and United States forces have carried out a joint counterterrorism operation that led to the killing of a senior Islamic State commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, in the Lake Chad Basin. In a statement issued on Saturday, Tinubu said the operation was conducted overnight by the Nigerian Armed Forces in collaboration with the United States Armed Forces…
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