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Mutfwang Seeks Joint North-Central Strategy to Tackle Insecurity
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EFCC Dismisses Over 40 Staff For Corruption, Prosecutes 5 Others
The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, says more than 40 staff members have been dismissed for corruption and financial malpractice in the last three years. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a media interactive session to mark his three-year stewardship at the commission’s headquarters. The chairman also said that about five of the commission’s staff are currently being prosecuted for corrupt practices. “In the past two a
Military Eliminates 324 Terrorists, Rescues 610 Kidnap Victims In August — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated 324 terrorists and criminals, apprehended 373 others and rescued 610 kidnap victims across the country in August. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the monthly press briefing on ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces. Onoja said the military also recorded the surrender of 201 insurgents and recovered 88 arms and 2,077 rounds of ammunition during
Mutfwang Seeks Joint North-Central Strategy to Tackle Insecurity
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called for stronger intelligence-sharing and coordinated security operations among North-Central states to counter armed attacks and prevent the displacement of communities. Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called for a coordinated security strategy across Nigeria’s North-Central region, warning that the scale and pattern of attacks in the area require a response that goes beyond isolated action by individual states. Mutfwang
Opinion
The Right to Self-Preservation: Rethinking Community Defense in a National Security Crisis
By Joseph Lengmang Ph.D I read a piece of news few days ago, where the United States Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their families from its embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security situation across Nigeria. The State Department warned their citizens against travelling to 23 states in Nigeria of which Plateau, Borno, Kwara and three other states fall under the “Do Not Travel” list for reasons ranging from armed banditry,
Is Nigeria Truly Moving Towards A One Party State
By Ezenwa Nwagwu Is Nigeria truly moving towards a one-party state? This narrative has been gaining traction. Indeed, a small library of...
26 Years Of Civil Rule: Time To Reclaim The True Meaning Of Democracy
By Ezenwa Nwagwu As Nigeria marks 26 years of uninterrupted civil rule, there have been many conversations on the trajectory of our...
Sports
Messi Announces Retirement From International Football
Argentina Legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football in a statement he released on Monday. The eight-time World Footballer of the Year draws the curtain to his illustrious international career that saw him led his country to the World Cup final on three occasions, winning it once in Qatar 2022. In his emotional statement Messi said he had given his national team team all he could and think now is the right time to retire even though
Arsenal, Atletico Score Penalties in Champions League Semi-final Draw
Julian Alvarez's penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday. Viktor Gyokeres sent the Premier League leaders ahead from the spot just before the interval after he was fouled, but Alvarez followed suit 10 minutes into the second half after Ben White's handball. Arsenal were upset at a late penalty decision being overturned following a VAR review when David Hancko made contact with Eberechi Eze
NSC, NCC Forge Strategic Alliance to Position Nigeria as Africa’s E-Sports Hub
Nigeria’s ambition to become a global force in e-sports took a significant step forward on Thursday as the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) began discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the country’s digital sports landscape. The initiative signals a shift from traditional sports development toward a more technology-driven ecosystem, where competition extends beyond stadiums into the fast-growing world of
Entertainment
Lekki Cinemas Sell Out For Michael Jackson Biopic
Fans flooded cinemas across Lekki, Lagos, on Sunday as the new Michael Jackson biopic drew massive crowds for its portrayal of the music icon’s life. Nearly all cinemas around Lekki were fully booked for the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic. Viewers praised the film for blending music, emotion and storytelling into an engaging experience that held audiences from start to finish. The biopic traces Michael Jackson’s journey from his early days as a child star to becomi
Again Court Adjourns Rapper “ Odumodublvck” Assault Case
The FCT High Court in Life Camp, Abuja on Thursday adjourned has the trial of a Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as “Odumodublvck” in a case of assault and battery, until June 23, 2026. At the resumed hearing the claimant’s counsel Uchenna Ojembe announced his appearance and told the court that the matter was for hearing. Ojembe informed the court that the claimant, Ogbogiri Okey Levi, popularly known as “Kraziecent” who is the sole witness in the matter
Kevin Sorbo Film ‘Jesus Freaks’ Taps Into Rising Spiritual Discontent Among Young Adults
A new faith-based film revisiting the spiritual awakening of the 1970s is aiming to spark fresh conversations about revival, church unity and the future of Christian media. “Jesus Freaks – the Movie,” directed by Nina May and starring Kevin Sorbo and Sam Sorbo, tells the true story of a young couple whose lives are transformed during the Jesus Movement, this time set not in California, but on the East Coast in Florida. The film is now airing on Faith Channel, a growing stream
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