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Commanding officer, six soldiers killed in Borno IED attack — Military
A commanding officer and six soldiers have been killed following an improvised explosive device (IED) attack in Borno State. The incident occurred late on April 12, 2026, when troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, came under what was described as an isolated terrorist attack at the Charlie 13 location in Monguno. According to a…
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Wike blames “Strong winds” for Abuja bus terminal damage
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the damage to the roof of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja was caused by unusually strong winds, insisting that the structure did not collapse. Speaking to journalists on Monday, Wike defended the contractor responsible for the Kugbo Bus Terminal following a storm that tore off parts of the facility’s roof…
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Nigeria’s youth population needs structured leadership plan — Shettima
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has called for the establishment of a deliberate and forward-looking framework for youth leadership development, warning that the country’s demographic advantage could become a liability without strategic planning. Speaking on Monday at the Abuja Dialogue 2026 in Abuja, Shettima said Nigeria’s status as one of the world’s youngest nations must be matched with institutional investment and…
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Wike dismisses ADC claim of blocking Eagle Square, inspects ongoing Abuja projects
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday dismissed claims that any political party was denied access to the Eagle Square, stating that no formal request had been submitted for its use. Speaking during an inspection of ongoing projects in Abuja, Wike said he was unaware of any such development, particularly allegations involving the African Democratic…
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Zulum defends military over Jilli airstrike, says market had been shut
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has defended the military following a recent airstrike in Jilli, stating that the market in the area had been closed for about five years. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, the governor described Jilli as a location previously identified as a hub used by insurgents and their…
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Borno hospital seeks blood donations as airstrike victims overwhelm facility
The Borno State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri has appealed to the public for urgent blood donations following an influx of victims from a recent airstrike that hit a weekly market in Gubio Local Government Area. The appeal comes after dozens of civilians were reportedly killed and many others injured when explosions rocked Jilli Market, a busy trading hub along the…
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NAF confirms Borno airstrikes against insurgents, tight-lipped on alleged market bombing
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed conducting air operations in the Jilli axis of Borno State as part of ongoing efforts to sustain pressure on insurgents in the North-East, even as questions persist over reports of a deadly accidental bombing at a weekly border market. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday at Jilli Market along the Borno–Yobe border, between…
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FG, NCDC collaborate to develop solid minerals sector in North Central
The Federal Government and the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) have strengthened collaboration to develop the solid minerals sector in the North Central region and boost job creation through mineral processing. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this while receiving the management team of the commission, noting that the partnership is aimed at strengthening the sector and integrating…
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Abakaliki Catholic Diocese announces death of Bishop Peter Chukwu
The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki in Ebonyi State has announced the death of its Bishop, Most Rev. Peter Chukwu, who passed away on Friday at the age of 60. The announcement was made in an official statement issued on Saturday by the Vicar General, Rev. Fr. Donatus Oluwa Chukwu, expressing deep sorrow over the loss and commending the late cleric…
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Group dismisses InterSociety’s killing claims as false, calls for probe
Civil society group, The Democratic Front (TDF) has described claims by Onitsha-based group, InterSociety, that 1,402 Christians were killed in 96 days as false and malicious, alleging that the report was aimed at tarnishing Nigeria’s image abroad. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group said the allegation was part of…
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