Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has stated that the majority of bandit leaders and their foot soldiers have been neutralised, leaving behind only “a few scattered elements” operating in the North-West. He added that President Bola Tinubu has instructed troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA to eliminate all remaining threats. Matawalle made the remarks

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A senior Nigerian Army officer, Brigadier General M. Uba, has been killed by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) after the terrorists reportedly intercepted and tracked his location along the Damboa–Biu axis in Borno State, multiple military sources have confirmed. The fatal incident occurred shortly after the Brigade Commander participated in a

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A new indigenous brand, Captain Cool, is making waves in Nigeria’s air conditioning industry, promising to raise standards of professionalism, technical quality, and reliability across the HVAC sector. Launched in mid-2025 as a subsidiary of Sabiwork, Captain Cool was created in response to growing demand for skilled cooling system services, particularly during major construction projects

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In Nigeria’s rapidly growing streaming landscape, Lumberjack has emerged as a creator who blends humour, chaos, and unfiltered truth to captivate audiences. Known for turning everyday life into performance, he has built a devoted following that appreciates both the laughter and honesty in his content. Born in Sagamu and raised in Warri, Lumberjack credits his

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Senator Ede Dafinone (Delta Central) has strongly condemned the killing of Mr. Ese Idisi, Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ethiope East Local Government Area, describing the act as “brutal, horrific, and a devastating loss to his family, our party, and Delta State.” In a statement on Monday, Dafinone urged the Nigeria

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The Governing Council of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, has expressed serious concerns over plans to convert the institution into a university, warning that the move could undermine decades of specialised maritime training and jeopardise statutory funding from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). At a media briefing, Council Chairman Kehinde

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The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, alongside government officials, industry leaders, and innovators, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its technological ecosystem at XPLORE 2025, held over the weekend in Abuja. The event, themed “Shaping Africa’s Digital Future,” brought together young innovators, tech entrepreneurs, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore digital transformation and Nigeria’s

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Daystar Christian Centre has commenced activities to celebrate its 30th anniversary, themed “A Mosaic of Changed Lives”, honoring three decades of faith, transformation, and leadership development. At a conference in Oregun, Lagos State, Senior Pastors Sam and Nike Adeyemi reflected on the church’s journey, social impact, and vision for the future. Pastor Sam Adeyemi highlighted

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An art exhibition, Beyond The Surface, currently running at Oluwole Omofemi Art Studio and Gallery, Ibadan, showcases the resilience, identity, and inner strength of women through the works of seven female artists. The participating artists—Adelani Adedoyin, Abimbola Sadiq, Jane Ugah, Ejimaja Ajodo, Akindunjoye Rebecca, Ayansola Rebecca, and Naomi Oyeniyi—are all members of the Female Artists

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Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, has emphasized that no society can thrive without a cordial relationship between youths and law enforcement agencies. He made the remarks at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Police Youth Dialogue in Agidingbi, Ikeja. Ogunlende stressed the importance of understanding between the two groups

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