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Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has escalated efforts to combat terrorism, signaling a renewed and aggressive stance against insurgent groups threatening national security. Recent directives from the presidency emphasize a coordinated military and intelligence-driven approach targeting terrorist networks operating across the North-East, North-West, and parts of the Middle Belt. The administration has reportedly strengthened collaboration…

Nigeria’s electricity generation has climbed to 4,300 megawatts (MW), with the Federal Government describing the development as a sign of gradual recovery in the country’s troubled power sector. The government announced on Sunday that electricity generation improved from 3,951 MW to 4,300 MW between March 28 and April 10. Data from the Transmission Company of…

Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest crude oil producers, yet it remains heavily dependent on imported refined petroleum products. This paradox means that global oil transit routes—many thousands of kilometers away—directly influence fuel availability, pump prices, and economic stability within the country. The Global Oil Network: Why Nigeria Is Exposed Crude oil produced in Nigeria…

Board introduces stricter arrival schedule as over 2 million candidates prepare for nationwide exam The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a stricter arrival time policy for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), warning that failure to comply could jeopardize participation in the exercise. Under the new directive, candidates are…

The Federal Government’s decision to slash import duties on pharmaceutical products and other essential goods has drawn a mix of optimism and skepticism from Nigerians, as citizens and industry stakeholders weigh its potential impact on drug prices and local manufacturing. The tariff adjustment, introduced as part of the 2026 fiscal measures, targets key sectors including…

The Lagos State Police Command has said one Adedipe Adeyinkan, popularly known as “Agali,” was shot dead on Saturday at the National Stadium Bridge, Surulere. The command in a post on X on Sunday, said medical officers at the Mainland General Hospital, Yaba, where he was rushed to, pronounced him dead, adding that investigation into…

Residents of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have been thrown into shock following the arrest of a 23-year-old man accused of the gruesome murder of a six-year-old girl in a case that has sparked widespread outrage. The suspect, identified as Sodiq Kayode Akorede, was apprehended by operatives of the Oyo State Police Command after he…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has launched an investigation into alleged civilian casualties following an air strike in Jilli, Borno State. In a statement on Sunday, the NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the incident was reported to have occurred on Saturday. Mr Ejodame said reports suggested the strike might have hit…

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike intended to eliminate insurgent elements has reportedly killed and injured civilians after hitting a crowded border market in North-East Nigeria, reigniting concerns over the human cost of counterinsurgency operations. What Happened The incident occurred in Jilli, a community near Geidam in Yobe State, along the volatile Nigeria–Niger border corridor.…

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike intended to eliminate insurgent elements has reportedly killed and injured civilians after hitting a crowded border market in North-East Nigeria, reigniting concerns over the human cost of counterinsurgency operations. What Happened The incident occurred in Jilli, a community near Geidam in Yobe State, along the volatile Nigeria–Niger border corridor.…