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DHQ mourns retired Maj-Gen Abubakar, reaffirms resolve to end terrorism

Following the announcement of the former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, in the den of bandits, the Defence Headquarters has issued a statement mourning the late senior officer and reaffirming its resolve to continue the fight to eradicate terrorism. The statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, read, […]

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June 13, 2026
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Nigerian prisoners in Ethiopia celebrate Tinubu over transfer deal

Nigerian inmates at AbaSamuel Prison in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, have expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu following the successful conclusion of the Prisoner Transfer Agreement between Nigeria and Ethiopia. The inmates, in a video shared on Saturday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, were seen celebrating and thanking the President for facilitating […]

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June 13, 2026
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Ex-Army spokesperson Rabe dies in bandits’ captivity

The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in the custody of bandits, describing the incident as a tragic loss to the state and the nation. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir […]

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June 13, 2026
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BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo, dies at 80

Veteran Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo, has died at the age of 80. His demise was confirmed in an Instagram post on Friday by a younger colleague in the industry, Kunle Afod. He wrote, “Kola Oyewo has taken his final bow. “His remarkable talent, timeless performances, and immense contributions to the Nigerian theatre and film industry […]

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June 12, 2026
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Why It Seems So Difficult To Deal With Banditry — Gen Musa

Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, speaking at ‘The Platform’ in Lagos on Friday, June 12, 2026. Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has shared insights on why terrorism, banditry and other forms of insecurity in Nigeria appear to be difficult to address. The former Chief of Defence Staff, who made the remarks on Friday […]

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June 12, 2026
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I Never Received Security Vote As Lagos Governor — Babatunde Fashola

FILE PHOTO: Former Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola. Ex-minister Babatunde Fashola said he did not receive security votes when he was governor of Lagos State. Fashola disclosed this on Friday while fielding questions in a panel session on The Platform, a public lecture organised by The Covenant Nation in Lagos. “This security vote thing – […]

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June 12, 2026
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Critics have gone too far on Mbappe — Dembele

France forward Ousmane Dembele has come to the defence of captain Kylian Mbappe ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting criticism of the Real Madrid star has become excessive and unfair. Mbappe heads into the tournament under intense scrutiny following another trophyless season with Real Madrid, where the Spanish giants failed to win either […]

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June 12, 2026
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FIFA confirms Canada’s decision to block Partey from World Cup opener

FIFA has confirmed that Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will be unavailable for the Black Stars’ opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Canadian authorities refused his visa application. The decision means the 32-year-old midfielder will miss Ghana’s Group L clash against Panama in Toronto on 17 June, dealing a significant blow to the […]

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June 12, 2026
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Abducted Oyo students, teachers still within national park — Makinde

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. Credit: Oyo State Government Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday provided a fresh update on efforts to rescue the schoolchildren and their teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, saying the abductees are still within the Old […]

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June 12, 2026
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A Legislature That Cannot Say ‘No’ Is Not A Legislature At All — Saraki

A file photo of the National Assembly in Abuja Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has again echoed the need for the independence of the legislature, describing it as critical to the survival of democracy.Saraki, who was among the guests in the June 12, 2026, edition of The Platform, said lawmakers must be able to scrutinise […]

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June 12, 2026
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