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Unmasked: How Boko Haram Commander Sadiku Orchestrated the Kwara Massacre
Fresh investigations have revealed the identity of the terrorist commander responsible for the recent massacre in communities of Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, an attack that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria’s North-Central region. The man at the centre of the violence is Abubakar Saidu, widely known by his alias Sadiku, a notorious jihadist…
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Historic Ruling: Nigerian Court Orders UK to Pay £420m Over 1949 Enugu Coal Miners’ Massacre
A Nigerian court has delivered a landmark judgment ordering the British government to pay £420 million in compensation to the families of 21 coal miners killed during the infamous 1949 Iva Valley massacre in Enugu State. The ruling, delivered by the Enugu State High Court, held the United Kingdom liable for the actions of its…
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‘They Surrounded Us and Shot from All Sides’ — Survivors Recall Kwara Massacre
Fresh details have emerged on Tuesday’s attack on Worro and Nuku communities in Kaiama LGA of Kwara by Boko Haram terrorists. A younger brother of the traditional ruler of Woro, Ali Umar, said on Wednesday that the terrorists invaded the community shortly after 5:00 p.m. He said the attackers arrived on motorcycles and surrounded the…
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Bandits Storm Kwara Communities, Kill Villagers,Torch Monarch’s Palace
Suspected bandits have launched a deadly attack on communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing several villagers and setting parts of a traditional ruler’s palace ablaze. The attackers reportedly invaded Woro and Nuku communities on Tuesday evening, firing sporadically and throwing residents into panic. Witnesses said the assailants moved from house to…
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U.S. Confirms Deployment of Military Team to Nigeria Amid Escalating Terror Threats
The United States has formally confirmed the deployment of a small team of military personnel to Nigeria, marking the first acknowledged presence of American forces on Nigerian soil since U.S. airstrikes against Islamist extremists late last year. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Chief General Dagvin R.M. Anderson announced the move on Tuesday, noting that the deployment…
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Grammys 2026: Trump Threatens Lawsuit Over Trevor Noah’s Epstein Joke
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah following comments made during Noah’s opening monologue at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. Noah, who hosted the Grammys for the sixth and final time, made the remark after singer Billie Eilish won the award for Song of the Year. In a…
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Nollywood Actor Arrested as Nigerian Military Uncovers Foiled Plot to Overthrow Tinubu
Abuja, Nigeria — A prominent Nollywood actor, Stanley Amandi, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a foiled conspiracy to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government, security sources confirmed. According to investigations, Amandi — a filmmaker and former chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria in Enugu State — was recruited by suspected coup…
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First Lady Donates 50 Buses, 30 Tricycles to Ease Transportation at OAU
Ile-Ife, Osun State — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 50 buses and 30 tricycles to Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, in a major intervention aimed at addressing transportation challenges within the sprawling campus. The donation, which includes compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered buses, is designed to improve mobility for students, staff and visitors,…
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JAMB Tightens Admission Rules: What Disclosure of Previous Admission Means for 2026 UTME Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a strong clarification to intending Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates, stressing that disclosure of previous admission status is now compulsory and non-negotiable under the 2026 admission guidelines. According to JAMB, disclosure of previous admission means that every UTME candidate must truthfully declare whether they have…
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2026 UTME Registration: Critical Errors Candidates Must Avoid to Secure Admission
As registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) gathers momentum, education stakeholders have warned candidates to be vigilant and avoid common mistakes that could jeopardise their chances of sitting for the examination or gaining admission into tertiary institutions. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has consistently noted that many candidates lose admission…
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