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The Federal Government has confirmed that 11 Nigerian soldiers and a C-130 aircraft remain detained in Burkina Faso following a precautionary landing in Bobo Dioulasso earlier this week. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said the aircraft, en route to Portugal for maintenance, made the emergency landing due to technical faults. However, Burkina Faso and the

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched the zonal general aptitude test for the 2025 Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46 Recruitment Exercise, attracting more than 20,000 applicants across the country. The exercise is taking place at 15 zonal centres, including Sokoto, Minna, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Maiduguri, Yola, Makurdi, Jos, Ilorin, Ipetu-Ijesa, Enugu, Benin, Port

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The Presidency has refuted claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC) pressures opposition members to defect, saying politicians who joined the ruling party were motivated by President Bola Tinubu’s reforms. In a statement by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, the government also denied allegations that anti-corruption agencies like the EFCC are being weaponised to intimidate political

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Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has declared that calls for a separate Biafran state are no longer justified, citing increased integration of the South-East into Nigeria’s national development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking during an inspection of federal projects in the region, Umahi highlighted the reduction of marginalisation that once fueled separatist sentiments.

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Controversial media personality Bobrisky has publicly reprimanded content creator Peller following reports that he crashed his newly acquired car amid emotional stress related to his relationship with fellow influencer Jarvis. Peller was reportedly seen shedding tears before the accident, allegedly due to heartbreak involving Jarvis. Reacting online, Bobrisky condemned what he described as reckless behavior

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Prominent opposition figures have voiced concerns over what they describe as a deliberate attempt by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to undermine Nigeria’s multi-party democracy through the politicisation of anti-corruption agencies. In a joint statement on Sunday, the leaders accused the Federal Government of using institutions such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),

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Actor and social media star Enioluwa Prince Adeoluwa has expressed immense joy after making his first cinema appearance in the film Oversabi Aunty. Sharing his excitement on social media, Enioluwa praised lead actress Toyin Abraham for her dedication and stellar performance, saying it made promoting the movie an absolute pleasure. Posting a photo from the

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to trust President Bola Tinubu’s genuine commitment to fostering a safer, united, and prosperous nation. Speaking at the party’s 3rd edition of the “Christmas Carol and Nine Lessons” in Lagos, Lagos State APC Chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi highlighted the President’s dedication to national unity, economic revitalization, and

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The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has emphasized that retirement from active military duty does not mark the end of service to the nation, but the beginning of a new phase of leadership and contribution, especially as Nigeria navigates complex security and social challenges. Abbas made the remarks at the

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Controversy has resurfaced around Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, after reports emerged that an alleged emissary sought to pressure a former aide into retracting testimony against him. A voice note obtained by SaharaReporters implicates Dr. Sulaiman Shinkafi, a former Zamfara State official and Matawalle aide, in efforts to convince Musa Kamarawa,

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