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Defence Minister Summons Service Chiefs Over Rising Terrorist Attacks in North-East

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Christopher Musa has summoned Nigeria’s Service Chiefs to an emergency meeting following recent attacks on several military bases in the North-East. The meeting, held on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence in Abuja, brought together top military and intelligence officials to review the country’s counter-terrorism strategy. Among those attending are the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede; […]

Israel Claims Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Was Wounded in Airstrikes

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, was reportedly wounded in both legs on the same day his father was killed in airstrikes, according to claims by Israeli officials. The 56-year-old cleric has not been seen in public since taking over from his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in strikes on Tehran at the start […]

Reps Ask FG to Reverse Blanket Ban on Degrees from Benin Republic and Togo

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to rescind its blanket invalidation of degree certificates obtained from institutions in the Benin Republic and Togo. The call followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Public Petitions during plenary on Wednesday, March 11. Presenting the report, the committee chairman, Laori Kwamoti, said the decision was based on […]

Okpebholo Commissions Road Maintenance Equipment, Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructure Development

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Monday Okpebholo has reassured residents of his administration’s commitment to improving living standards and infrastructure across the state with the commissioning of newly procured road maintenance equipment. The governor made this known during the commissioning ceremony held at the Edo State Ministry of Works along Sapele Road, Benin City. Okpebholo noted that for many years residents of Edo State have suffered […]

Adamawa Governor Imposes 24-Hour Curfew in Lamurde LGA Amid Renewed Violence

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area following renewed violent attacks across several communities. The directive, announced in Yola by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, takes immediate effect. Authorities said the recent unrest has claimed several lives and constitutes a serious breakdown of […]

Rotimi Amaechi Accuses Tinubu Government of Fear Ahead of 2027 Election

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has claimed that the current administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “afraid” of opposition parties as Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election. Speaking to journalists, Amaechi, who has indicated his intention to run for president in 2027, said the APC-led government is in “panic mode,” attempting to distract […]

Daniel Etim Effiong Sparks Debate Saying He Loves His Wife More Than His Children

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nollywood actor Daniel Etim Effiong has sparked conversations after revealing the depth of his love for his wife during a recent podcast on Mansplation. Asked whether his love for his wife is the greatest he has experienced, Effiong stated candidly, “I love my wife more than I love my children.” The actor’s comment has since drawn mixed reactions online, […]

Nigerian Troops Repel Terrorist Attack in Sambisa Forest, Kill Two Insurgents

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Troops of Operation Desert Sanity under the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, successfully repelled a terrorist attack in Borno State, killing at least two insurgents and recovering weapons and communication equipment. The attack occurred around 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when terrorists attempted to assault Special Forces troops conducting clearance operations in the […]