Troops Kill Terrorist Commander, Arrest 224 Suspects Nationwide – DHQ

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Kill Terrorist Commander, Arrest 224 Suspects Nationwide – DHQ

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 27, 2025

…22 Soldiers Killed as Troops Target Timbuktu Triangle The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the killing of a notorious terrorist commander and gunrunner, Abu Mosaje, in Plateau State, alongside 96 other terrorists, during operations conducted across the country in the past week. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. According to Maj.-Gen. Troops killed Buba, Mosaje in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of...

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Breaking – ISWAP Suicide Bomber Kills 27 Soldiers in Northeast Nigeria

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBreaking – ISWAP Suicide Bomber Kills 27 Soldiers in Northeast Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 26, 2025

At least 27 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a suicide bombing during a military operation targeting Islamic State-affiliated militants in the Northeast, military sources told AFP on Sunday. The attack took place on Friday night during a ground offensive against insurgents in a wasteland straddling Borno and Yobe states. According to one officer who spoke anonymously, “The suicide attack killed 27 soldiers, including the commander, and left several others seriously injured.” Providing more details, another...

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Transcript of Donald Trump’s Inaugural Address as 47th US President

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTranscript of Donald Trump’s Inaugural Address as 47th US President

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 21, 2025

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, marking the beginning of a new era in American politics. In his inaugural address, Trump proclaimed that the “golden age” of America has begun, vowing to restore the country’s sovereignty, safety, and prosperity. He declared January 20 as “liberation day” and announced that “America’s decline is over,” promising rapid changes across various areas such as immigration, tariffs, and energy. Trump’s...

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Telecom Costs Rise by 50% as NCC Implements Tariff Hike After 12 Years

BusinessNewsNigeriaTelecommunicationTelecom Costs Rise by 50% as NCC Implements Tariff Hike After 12 Years

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 20, 2025

The Federal Government, on Monday, approved a 50 per cent increase in telephone tariffs, marking the first adjustment in 12 years. The decision was announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka. The NCC explained that the tariff hike was necessitated by the rising operational costs faced by telecom operators, including naira devaluation, forex instability, vandalism, and insecurity. Telecom operators had for years pushed...

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Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the United States

NewsPoliticsUnited StatesDonald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the United States

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 20, 2025

Donald John Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, making a historic return to the White House after a four-year absence. The swearing-in ceremony took place inside the Capitol Rotunda, a decision prompted by severe weather conditions in Washington D.C, according to AP News. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to President Trump at noon Eastern Time, as required by the US Constitution. Vice President JD Vance...

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Tragedy in Niger State as Petrol Tanker Explosion Claims 86 Lives

NewsNigeriaTragedy in Niger State as Petrol Tanker Explosion Claims 86 Lives

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 20, 2025

A petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Niger State on Saturday has claimed the lives of at least 86 people, with 55 others injured. The incident occurred when a tanker overturned and spilt its contents, prompting residents and passersby to rush to scoop the leaking fuel. Moments later, the tanker exploded, engulfing dozens in flames and leaving a scene of devastation. Among the injured were rescuers who attempted to save victims. The Niger State...

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‘Suck & Die’, ‘Dead Man’, and Others: NDLEA Warns of New Drugs Trending in Lagos, Kano

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria‘Suck & Die’, ‘Dead Man’, and Others: NDLEA Warns of New Drugs Trending in Lagos, Kano

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 20, 2025

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of new psychoactive substances (NPS) disguised under alarming street names. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this while announcing recent drug seizures in Lagos and Kano States, which revealed the abuse of harmful substances among Nigerian youths. Babafemi identified the substances as including NPS and others bearing troubling names such as “Suck & Die,” “Rubber Solution,” “Dead...

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Tinubu Govt Shares Rice Palliatives to SUG Presidents Nationwide

EducationNewsNigeriaTinubu Govt Shares Rice Palliatives to SUG Presidents Nationwide

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 16, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended palliative support to Student Union Government (SUG) Presidents across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The gesture, which included the distribution of rice, was facilitated through the office of the Special Adviser on Students Engagement, Asefon Sunday. Speaking during the distribution event held in Abuja on Tuesday, Asefon highlighted the President’s commitment to supporting students and youth leaders. He noted that the initiative was part of Tinubu’s...

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Military Blames Sahelian Fighters for Rising Terrorist Attacks

National SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary Blames Sahelian Fighters for Rising Terrorist Attacks

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 16, 2025

The Nigerian military says foreign fighters from the Sahel region are behind the recent surge in terrorist activities in the North-East and North-West. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, explained, “The resurgence in terror attacks can be attributable to the influx of foreign fighters who came in as reinforcements for these terrorists. These foreign fighters are from the Sahelian region.” Buba also said the collaboration...

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Nigeria Governors’ Forum Back FG’s Tax Reform Agenda

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Governors’ Forum Back FG’s Tax Reform Agenda

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 16, 2025

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Presidential Tax Reform Committee met on Tuesday, 16 January 2025 to discuss critical fiscal and tax policy reforms, issuing a communique with key resolutions. The Chairman of the NGF and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, signed the communique, which emphasised the urgent need to modernise Nigeria’s tax system. “The Forum reiterated its strong support for the comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s archaic tax laws. Members acknowledged the importance of...

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