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July 27, 2026

Matawalle orders intensified military offensive after Zamfara attacks

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has sympathised with victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Zamfara State and directed the military to intensify counter-terrorism operations across the North-West. Matawalle conveyed his condolences to residents of Bungudu

Security

July 27, 2026

Gunmen disrupt PVC distribution, cart away voter cards in Osun

Suspected hoodlums on Sunday attacked a Permanent Voter Card (PVC) distribution centre in Okuku, Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, disrupting the exercise and carting away packs of voter cards The incident occurred at Oyinlola DC Primary

Security

July 25, 2026

Osun Police declare five wanted over political violence as NURTW rejects suspension

The Osun State Police Command has declared five suspected political thugs wanted as part of efforts to curb violence ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP

Security

July 25, 2026

Police deny IGP issued ‘shoot-on-sight’ order in Benue

The Nigeria Police Force has denied reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, issued a “shoot-on-sight” order against persons carrying illegal firearms during a stakeholders’ meeting in Benue State. The Force said media reports misrepresented the Inspector-General’s remarks,

Judiciary Security

July 23, 2026

Court sentences three to life imprisonment over Oyo school kidnapping

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for their roles in the kidnapping of students and teachers from a school in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Justice Salim Ibrahim convicted Abdulrazak

Security

July 23, 2026

BREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions

President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel to strengthen the country’s security architecture. The move, according to the Presidency, is aimed at improving

Matawalle orders intensified military offensive after Zamfara attacks

Gunmen disrupt PVC distribution, cart away voter cards in Osun

Osun Police declare five wanted over political violence as NURTW rejects suspension

Police deny IGP issued ‘shoot-on-sight’ order in Benue

Court sentences three to life imprisonment over Oyo school kidnapping

BREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

World Bank approves $1.25bn loan for Nigeria amid

World Cup 2026: Zlatan Ibrahimovic names 5 best

2026 World Cup: Mbappé surpasses Klose, moves ahead

Kwara APC Crisis Deepens as G15 Becomes TOP,

UK appoints Vicky Seymour as Deputy High Commissioner

Ex-Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun loses husband at 62

ICPC deploys operatives to Osun’s 30 LGAs, warns

How Rauf Aregbesola Sparked Nigeria’s Sukuk Revolution-

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