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Senate issues stern warning to states: ‘Stop striking peace deals with outlaws

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Peace agreements with terrorists and armed bandits seldom deliver sustainable peace and could wind up promoting more crime, according to the Nigerian Senate, which has urged state governments to cease negotiating such deals. In addition, the lawmakers urged the Nigerian Police Force and the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre to track down and apprehend thugs active … Read more

The Nigerian army has successfully contained an unauthorised foreign military invasion in the Cross River region

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On 9 June 2026, members of the Cameroonian Armed Forces were found in the Danare Community in the Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State. The Nigerian Army, specifically its 82 Division, has taken note of these worries. The troops stationed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Danare responded promptly upon receiving notifications … Read more

Law enforcement in Adamawa has barred local security forces, including the Civilian JTF and vigilantes, from participating in the LG elections

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On Saturday, June 13, the state of Adamawa will hold its local government elections. However, the Adamawa State Police Command has ordered that no local security groups, hunters, Civilian JTF, or other quasi-security organisations would be allowed to participate in the election. Security for the election will only be provided by members of the formal … Read more

Heyse breaks the news that Nigeria invited the US military

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U.S. forces are in Nigeria on an invitation from AFRICOM, the United States Africa Command. As AFRICOM pointed out, the agreement between the two countries makes their presence feasible, and it is predicated on respect for Nigeria’s independence and shared interests. This was said by AFRICOM Director of Public Affairs Col. Rebecca Heyse during Tuesday’s … Read more

APC members should put the needs of the people ahead of their own, the Obong of Calabar has urged

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No one should ever put their own interests ahead of those of Nigerians, according to the Obong of Calabar, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V. This includes all political leaders, but notably elected officials. Tuesday, while hosting a group of APC state committee members at his Calabar palace for a formal visit, the … Read more

Igwe argues that Africa is still not doing enough to address its water and sanitation crises

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African nations have failed miserably in addressing their water and sanitation crises, according to Nicholas Igwe, a member of the Presidential Steering Committee on Sanitation. During his Tuesday press conference in Abuja, Igwe stressed the critical importance of implementing long-term changes to the water infrastructure in Africa. Instead of a shortage of funding, he said … Read more

The 2026 Ballon d’Or: Two players named by Di Maria have a shot at winning the prize

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Captain Angel Di Maria of Rosario Central has named Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Lionel Messi of Argentina as the two players who, should their teams win the 2026 World Cup, have the best chance of winning the Ballon d’Or this year. The World Cup will be Messi and Ronaldo’s sixth tournament together. Between them, … Read more