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Police recover abandoned backpack containing explosives in Borno

Nigeria, May 6 -- The police in Borno State said they have recovered an abandoned backpack containing explosives. In a statement on Tuesday, police spokesperson, Nahum Daso, said operatives discovere... Read More


'I was misled,' alleged coup defendant says in video recording played in court

Nigeria, May 6 -- Zekeri Umoru, one of the six men facing coup charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja, denied on Tuesday knowledge of any plan to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Mr Umo... Read More


Nigeria, US launch defence working groups as insecurity worsens despite troops, drone support

Nigeria, May 6 -- Nigeria and the United States have inaugurated Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) under the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap, in a renewed effort to deepen milit... Read More


Police arrest six suspected kidnappers, rescue victims in Kaduna

Nigeria, May 5 -- The police have arrested six suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and rescued several victims during an operation in Kaduna State. The suspects-Yusuf Shuaibu, Abubakar Bature... Read More


Ganduje acknowledges Sanusi as Kano emir at deputy governor's inauguration

Nigeria, May 5 -- In a surprising turn of events, former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje publicly addressed Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano at the Kano Government House on Tuesday. This occurred during ... Read More


Xenophobia: Akpabio to lead Nigerian delegation to South Africa

Nigeria, May 5 -- The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday resolved to send a delegation of lawmakers to South Africa as part of diplomatic efforts towards finding a lasting solution to the attacks and killings... Read More


Eno appoints aviation adviser as Ibom Air commences international flights from Uyo

Nigeria, May 5 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has approved the appointment of Uwem Ekanem as his special adviser on aviation and airport development, according to a statement issued on Monday.... Read More


IGP Disu establishes new police tactical unit to fight violent crime

Nigeria, May 5 -- The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, on Tuesday convened an emergency meeting with senior leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, where he announced sweeping operati... Read More


Xenophobia: Nigerian lawmakers condemn killings, call for evacuation of citizens from South Africa

Nigeria, May 5 -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday called for urgent diplomatic action and possible evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks that have led to... Read More


Hantavirus: WHO confirms outbreak on cruise ship, three dead, seven infected

Nigeria, May 5 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed an outbreak of hantavirus infection aboard a cruise ship carrying 147 passengers and crew, following a cluster of severe respiratory... Read More