Written by By Idris Salisu, Gusau Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded fresh operational successes against terrorists in separate operations across Zamfara State. The operations were conducted on August 7, 2026, according to a statement by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN … Continue reading “Troops disrupt terrorist logistics, neutralise IED threat, arrest suspects in Zamfara”
By Kingsley Omonobi Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), has extended his heartfelt congratulations and warmest best wishes to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, on the momentous occasion of his 58th birthday. In a congratulatory message, General Musa described Professor Yilwatda as a distinguished scholar, visionary administrator, … Continue reading “‘Patriotic leader’ – Defence minister hails APC National Chairman at 58”
Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State says the state government has expended N1.5 billion on mass wedding programme, covering medical screening, dowry, furniture, and other items for the couples. Gov. Yusuf made the disclosure on Saturday during a reception and the distribution of furniture, among other items, to the couples at the Kano State Government … Continue reading “Kano spends N1.5bn on mass wedding”
Michael Carrick said he had to be “careful” with Mason Mount after the England midfielder was involved in an injury scare during Manchester United’s 1-1 friendly draw with Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg on Saturday. Mount, who joined United from Chelsea in 2023, has been hampered by injury problems since arriving at Old Trafford and he … Continue reading “Carrick says being ‘careful’ with Mount as Man Utd draw with PSG”
At least 22 people have died, 17 of them soldiers, after two buses crashed into each other in southern Niger, the West African country’s transport ministry said Saturday. The accident, a head-on collision between two buses, happened on Friday night some 50 kilometres (35 miles) from the town of Madaoua, said the ministry statement. Another … Continue reading “17 soldiers, others killed as buses collide in Niger”
US President Donald Trump on Thursday made another attempt to curb birthright citizenship, signing an order targeting those who he said enter the country under the guise of tourism while actually intending to give birth. “They’ve taken birthright citizenship and they’ve made a joke out of it,” Trump told journalists in the Oval Office. The … Continue reading “Nigerians, others affected as Trump signs order to curb birthright citizenship ‘tourism’”
…Two suspects arrested, principal suspect on the run By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday recorded another breakthrough in its anti-smuggling campaign with the interception of a container containing concealed parts of pump-action rifles and the seizure of illicit cannabis-infused products valued at ₦373.8 million at the Tincan Island Port Command. Addressing … Continue reading “Customs seizes ₦373.8m Cannabis, intercepts rifle parts at Tin-Can Port”
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has approved the deployment of Commissioners of Police to State Commands and strategic formations across the country following the approval of his recommendations by the Police Service Commission. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, in a statement last night, said: “The deployment is aimed … Continue reading “IGP Disu deploys police commissioners to commands, strategic formations”
Barcelona on Thursday said they would not contest a friendly in Tangiers due to “uncertainty”, a week after an unprecedented migrant rush from Morocco to Spain’s territory of Ceuta. The Catalan giants released a brief statement saying a men’s first-team game on August 15 had been ruled out amid “the current context of uncertainty”. “FC … Continue reading “Barcelona snub game in Morocco amid ‘uncertainty’”
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said growing positive reviews of the economy by experts and favourable economic indicators signal a brighter future for all Nigerians. The President, who received the Board and Management of the Nigerian Exchange Group at the State House, said all the reforms satisfied global best practices … Continue reading “Tinubu commends economic team, NGX for stabilising economy, stock market rebound”