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The Nigerian military has challenged ex-militant leader Asari Dokubo to a battlefield confrontation after he claimed he could shoot down military helicopters. Major General Edward Buba dismissed Dokubo’s statements as "laughable" and emphasized the military's focus on combating terrorism...
A group of sports journalists traveling to Uyo, Nigeria, for a Super Eagles match were kidnapped in Anambra State. While nine journalists have been rescued, one is feared dead, and four remain captive. The police have launched a joint operation to secure their safe return. In a distressing...
The NDLEA has abolished a rule requiring married women to submit a letter of approval from their husbands for visa clearance. This decision addresses concerns over gender inequality and reinforces women's rights in Nigeria, highlighting ongoing discussions about gender disparities in the...
The NDLEA has mandated married women to present a letter of approval from their husbands for visa applications, sparking debates on gender equality and autonomy. Critics argue this requirement reinforces outdated patriarchal norms, while supporters believe it ensures family consent. The...
The Lagos State Government is urging local youths to enlist in the military to bolster national security. Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, expressed concern over low participation rates among Lagos indigenes during a meeting with the Police Community Relations...
The Lagos State Government asserts that a Federal High Court ruling restricting the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) from impounding vehicles in Abuja does not apply in Lagos. Commissioner Oluwaseun Osiyemi emphasizes the legality of VIO operations in Lagos under the Transport Sector Reform Law...
Thirteen former Boko Haram fighters have escaped from a rehabilitation camp in Borno State, taking rifles and motorcycles provided by the government. This incident raises concerns about the effectiveness of the state’s deradicalization program, which aims to reintegrate repentant militants into...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is urging the federal government to reverse the recent fuel price hike implemented by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). With petrol prices rising to N1,030 in Abuja and N998 in Lagos, citizens express frustration over the economic impact...
Nigerians are outraged over a recent fuel price hike, with petrol prices rising to N1,030 per litre in Abuja and N998 in Lagos. Citizens express concerns about worsening poverty and demand action from President Bola Tinubu, highlighting the strain of increasing costs on their daily lives...
Brigadier General M.A. Sadiq, commander of the 3 Brigade in Kano, has been detained for allegedly diverting rice meant for soldiers and selling military equipment to scrap dealers. He faces interrogation by military police, and a replacement has been appointed as investigations continue...
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