Nigerian Air Force, on Sunday, confirmed its operation in the Jilli axis of Borno State, saying the operation was carried out to sustain pressure on terrorists in the North-East. No fewer than 50 persons were killed during the airstrikes in an accidental bombing at a weekly market along the Borno–Yobe border. But NAF neither mentioned the accidental bombing incident nor claimed responsibility for it. The market usually attracts traders and buyers from surrounding communities, including Gubio, Chiweram, and Benisheikh in Borno State, as well as Gurokayeya and Geidam in Yobe State. Multiple sources said the fighter jet that carried out…
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Agency Report U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the United States Navy to begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following a breakdown in talks with Iran over its nuclear programme. In a strongly worded statement released on Sunday, Trump said negotiations had made progress on several issues but failed to resolve what he described as the “only point that really mattered” — Iran’s nuclear ambitions. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy… will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump declared, describing the move as a response…
African Democratic Congress has fixed May 12, 2026, as the date for the inauguration of its newly elected State Executives and Chairmen across the country. ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement said the party congratulated the officials on the successful and peaceful conduct of their state congresses. The party described the process as a clear demonstration of the ADC’s commitment to internal democracy, transparency, and the rule of law. It noted that the elections were conducted in line with its constitution and relevant legal provisions, commending members and stakeholders for what it described as a mature, disciplined,…
Agency Report The United States and Iran have failed to reach an agreement after hours of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, killing its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a development that triggered retaliatory attacks by Tehran on Gulf countries and Israel. Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has since vowed to avenge the killings following the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel. But Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, was able to talk both countries into a ceasefire, after which formal peace deal was…
The widow of late singer, Mohbad, Omowunmi Aloba, has expressed deep love and commitment to their son, Liam, in a heartfelt birthday message. In a post shared online, she described the child as her “heartbeat” and reaffirmed her dedication to his well-being. “Happy birthday to my heartbeat, you mean the world to me Eyinimofeoluwa and I’m so proud to be your parent. I’d walk through fire, cross oceans and do absolutely anything to make sure you are safe and happy. “I will always be your biggest cheerleader and your safest harbour. I live for your smile and I would do…
An accidental airstrike by a Nigerian AirForce fighter jet on a weekly market along the Borno–Yobe border has killed no fewer than 56 traders and seriously injured 14 others currently undergoing treatment in hospitals. The incident occurred on Saturday at Jilli Market, located between Gubio and Geidam Local Government Areas of Borno and Yobe states. The airstrike was suspected to have been carried out during a military operation targeting suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The weekly market usually attracts traders and buyers from surrounding communities, including Gubio, Chiweram, and Benisheikh in Borno State, as well as Gurokayeya and Geidam in Yobe…
…commend Tinubu for approving renewal, National Assembly for passing vote of confidence in Tantita, Tompolo From Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa Niger Delta ex-militants, Board of Trustees (BoT), Critical Stakeholders Forum (CSF) and the Foundation for Heritage Advancement and Development in Niger Delta (FHADND) have rejected calls from some quarters to decentralise the pipeline security contract awarded to the Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL). The stakeholders, who rose from their meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, described the call to tamper with the framework of the contract under the leadership of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo as premature,…
From Khalid Idris Doya, Bauchi A coalition of diehard supporters of Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider selecting Governor Bala as his running mate in the 2027 general election. The group, under the banner of Kaura Diehard Supporters in Bauchi State, made the appeal in a statement issued by its chairman, Mustafa Abdullahi Duguri on Sunday and made available to journalists in Bauchi. Duguri described Governor Bala Mohammed as a transformational leader with proven political value and a strong record in infrastructure development, insisting that he is well-suited for the…
In a colourful ceremony that drew prominent political and traditional leaders, Honourable Buba Shafani was on Friday, April 10, 2026, turbaned as the Sardauna of Michika Kingdom by His Royal Majesty, Professor Bulus Luka Gadiga, the MbeKa Michika.Honourable Biri Farare, in his remarks at the event, showered praises on the new Sardauna, describing him as “a close associate of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri” who has been instrumental in bringing development to many communities across northern Adamawa State.Farare likened Shafani to “a giant Iroko tree,” stating that he was seen, called, and turbaned to help uphold traditional institutions in the state.He…
A former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has said that a fresh wave of mass killings across Nigeria, many of them underreported has intensified accusations of global indifference, as repeated attacks in Shanga Local Government of Kebbi state and many spots in the North Central region and other parts of the country continue to expose what appears to be a widening and persistent security collapse. In a statement issued by Dr Gbenga Hashim, an Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience (1989), he said the true scale of killings is being dangerously underreported and increasingly normalized. According to Hashim, attacks in Shanga…