Multiple Blasts Hit Maiduguri, Over 20 Dead in Suspected Terror Attack

From Marcus Nkire Several explosions have hit Maiduguri, leaving scores of people dead and many others injured in a coordinated attack that has shaken the city. The blasts reportedly occurred in the evening at multiple crowded locations, including a busy market area and other public spaces, triggering panic among residents. Witnesses said the explosions happened…

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2026 Budget: Lawmakers Approve N1.5trn for Nigerian Army, Vow Timely Disbursement

By Kelvin Ezih An adjoined committee of the National Assembly has endorsed the N1.5 trillion proposed for the Nigerian Army in the 2026 budget, signaling its readiness to ensure that the funds are released without delay once approved. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Abdulaziz Yar’Adua (APC, Katsina Central), disclosed the committee’s position…

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One Hundred Abducted Schoolchildren Freed in Niger State

Solomon Chikezie Nigerian authorities have confirmed the release of about 100 schoolchildren who were kidnapped from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, nearly a month ago. The state’s Commissioner of Police, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, and the local Catholic leader overseeing the school, Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, said they received official confirmation of the…

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