By: Zagazola Makama The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has concluded a two-day Field Training Exercise (FTX) designed to sharpen the operational efficiency and tactical competence of its troops in ambush and counter-ambush operations.The exercise, which took place from October 13 to 14, 2025, began with a comprehensive lecture at the 176 Guards BattalionContinue reading "Guards Brigade Boosts Combat Readiness With Intensive Ambush, Counter-Ambush Exercise Near Abuja"
PDP Storms Over Betrayal: Imo, Abia Chairmen Suspended For Allegedly Plotting With APC To Derail Convention
The simmering crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a dramatic turn as the forum of state chairmen wielded the big stick, suspending two of its members over alleged anti-party activities and a plot with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to frustrate the opposition party’s forthcoming national convention.The decision, described as aContinue reading "PDP Storms Over Betrayal: Imo, Abia Chairmen Suspended For Allegedly Plotting With APC To Derail Convention"
CAF Releases 2026 World Cup Play-Off Fixtures: Nigeria Draws Gabon As Cameroon Clash With DRC In Morocco Thriller
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the much-anticipated fixtures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-offs, setting the stage for an intense football spectacle that will determine the continent’s final representative at next year’s global tournament.In a line-up brimming with excitement and continental pride, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),Continue reading "CAF Releases 2026 World Cup Play-Off Fixtures: Nigeria Draws Gabon As Cameroon Clash With DRC In Morocco Thriller"
Court Slams DSS: Judge Dismisses Bid To Re-Admit Rejected Evidence Against Dasuki, Calls Move ‘Judicial Rascality’
By Nafisat Abdulrahman In a major setback for the Department of State Services (DSS), the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday threw out the agency’s fresh attempt to re-admit exhibits previously rejected in the long-running trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd), describing the move as an abuse of courtContinue reading "Court Slams DSS: Judge Dismisses Bid To Re-Admit Rejected Evidence Against Dasuki, Calls Move ‘Judicial Rascality’"
Senator Natasha Tasks FG On Repatriation Of Nigerian Women, Children Held In Libyan Prisons
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to repatriate Nigerian women and their children currently detained in Libyan prisons, describing their continued incarceration as a national embarrassment and a grave human rights concern.Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan made the call during Tuesday’s plenary while moving an additional prayerContinue reading "Senator Natasha Tasks FG On Repatriation Of Nigerian Women, Children Held In Libyan Prisons"
PDP Implodes In Court: National Chairman, Legal Adviser Clash Over Who Controls Party’s Legal Power
Drama as Justice Omotosho halts proceedings, orders Damagum, Ajibade to “put their house in order”The internal crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) exploded into the open on Tuesday as two of its top officers — National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN) — engaged in a dramatic powerContinue reading "PDP Implodes In Court: National Chairman, Legal Adviser Clash Over Who Controls Party’s Legal Power"
Outrage As Amnesty International, CISLAC Slam Tinubu Over Pardons For Drug Lords, Killers, Corrupt Politicians
Groups warn clemency threatens rule of law, emboldens criminals, and undermines justice systemAmnesty International Nigeria and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) have come down hard on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration following the recent presidential pardons granted to individuals convicted of drug trafficking, murder, corruption, and other grave crimes.The two leading human rightsContinue reading "Outrage As Amnesty International, CISLAC Slam Tinubu Over Pardons For Drug Lords, Killers, Corrupt Politicians"
Wear Tinubu Cap Or Leave EXCO – Gov Okpebholo Warns Commissioners
…Says Appointment Possible Because Of Responsible President…Vows To Sack Corrupt, Disloyal Officials Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, stunned the audience at the Government House, Benin City, when he ordered commissioners and political appointees in his cabinet to always wear the ‘Asiwaju Cap’—popularly known as the Tinubu Cap—to Executive Council meetingsContinue reading "Wear Tinubu Cap Or Leave EXCO – Gov Okpebholo Warns Commissioners"
Troops Nab Notorious Gunrunners, Seize Over 1,200 Rounds Of Ammunition In Kaduna — Army Vows To Crush Criminal Networks
In a major security breakthrough, Nigerian troops have arrested two notorious gunrunners and intercepted a massive cache of ammunition bound for armed groups terrorising parts of the North West.The operation, carried out by troops of the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) in collaboration with Sector 1 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), tookContinue reading "Troops Nab Notorious Gunrunners, Seize Over 1,200 Rounds Of Ammunition In Kaduna — Army Vows To Crush Criminal Networks"
BREAKING: FG Abolishes Mathematics Requirement For Arts, Humanities Students Seeking University, Polytechnic Admission
In a landmark policy shift set to reshape Nigeria’s education landscape, the Federal Government has officially removed Mathematics as a compulsory requirement for students in the Arts and Humanities seeking admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide.For decades, Mathematics and English Language were the two immovable pillars of admission requirements into Nigerian higherContinue reading "BREAKING: FG Abolishes Mathematics Requirement For Arts, Humanities Students Seeking University, Polytechnic Admission"
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