The Defence Headquarters says coordinated airstrikes in the Metele general area of Borno have killed more than 20 ISIS/ISWAP fighters in continued counter-terrorism operations in the North-East. The DHQ in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), said the strikes were executed following credible intelligence on the movement and
.May 27 is Sallah Saudi Arabia has officially declared Monday, May 18 as the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH, following the sighting of the crescent moon. Saudi’s Supreme Court also announced that Standing at Arafat, which marks the climax of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, would take place on
The Palace of the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo has condemned the violence that erupted on Saturday following the Olimi Festival in the community. In a statement issued on Sunday in Benin by the palace’s Director of Media and Publicity, Emameh Gabriel, the palace
Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chair, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has told heads of state, investors, and global business leaders that Africa is open for partnership, not patronage. Speaking at the just concluded 2026 Africa Forward Summit, convened by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, he said:
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), “to promptly, thoroughly, impartially, independently, transparently and effectively investigate the allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted N800 billion for political and campaign purposes.” SERAP urged
.Raids Delta forests, destroys 65,000kg skunk Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and various opioids concealed in walls of cartons used to package cloths and other items going to the United Kingdom and Australia. A statement by Femi Babafemi Director, Media &
The Oyo State Government says it has sealed escape routes for suspects in Friday’s abduction of students in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Saturday. The News Agency
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified concerns over the identity of a terrorist commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, recently neutralised in a joint operation with the United States Africa Command. This was contained in a statement issued by the Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, on Saturday in Abuja. Uba stated that
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that a joint military operation between Nigeria and the United States led to the elimination of ISIS senior leader, Abu Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok. Tinubu disclosed this in a statement personally signed on Saturday, describing the operation as a major breakthrough in the
Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Friday assured the newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, of stronger collaboration and continued support in securing Edo State as the new police boss paid a courtesy visit to Government House, Benin City. A statement by Dr. Patrick Akhere