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01/09/2026

The Curious Case of Ikemefuna Okeke, Atiku’s $1.2 Million American Lobbyist

Political lobbying is permitted in the United States. It is a paid job. In fact, lobbyists register officially. They are paid millions of dollars to drive narratives, push for policy changes and even promote new laws in America. They work for good men, criminals, terrorists, governments, non-state a...

01/09/2026

The Curious Case of Ikemefuna Okeke, Atiku’s $1.5 million American Lobbyist

Political lobbying is permitted in the United States. It is a paid job. In fact, lobbyists register officially. They are paid millions of dollars to drive narratives, push for policy changes and even promote new laws in America. They work for good men, criminals, terrorists, governments, non-state a...

31/08/2026

Nigerian ingenuity. A problem worth solving. And N3 million to make it real.

Team Sora has emerged winner of the NCC Hackathon, claiming the N3 million top prize for their accessible technology solution aimed at improving communication and inclusion for persons with disabilities. The victory is a reminder that Nigeria's most impactful innovations are being built by young Nigerians solving real problems.

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SORA has won the fourth edition of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Hackathon Live Show 2026, securing the N3 million grand prize for an inclusive technology solution designed to connect persons with disabilities to employment and skills development opportunities. Clear Signal emerged se...

31/08/2026

Atiku said the borders are closed. The FG says that is simply not true.

The Federal Government has issued a sharp rebuttal to former VP Atiku Abubakar's claims about Nigeria's border status — insisting the borders are fully open and accusing Atiku of peddling falsehoods for political gain. As 2027 draws closer, the war of words between the administration and the opposition is intensifying.

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Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has rejected former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s plan to “reopen” Nigeria’s land borders, saying the country’s borders are already open. Atiku had said he would reopen the borders with neighbouring countries, including Benin Republic, Niger, Chad ...

28/08/2026

The skies over the North-West just got a lot more crowded — for bandits.

The Nigerian Air Force has deployed additional aircraft to Sokoto, reinforcing aerial operations against bandit networks and terrorist elements across the North-West. The move signals a continued escalation of military pressure on criminal strongholds in one of Nigeria's most volatile regions.

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its air campaign against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities across the North-West, deploying additional aircraft to Sokoto State to strengthen its support for ongoing joint security operations in the region. The deployment is ai...

28/08/2026

Security is not just won with weapons — it is built with trust.

Defence Minister Mohammed Matawalle has received traditional and community elders from Kasuwar Daji, listening to their concerns and reaffirming the Federal Government's commitment to securing their communities. The engagement underscores the importance of community partnership in Nigeria's broader counterinsurgency and banditry suppression strategy in the North-West.

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The Honourable Minister of State for Defence and former Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, has received a delegation of elders from Kasuwar Daji on a courtesy visit to his office at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja. The delegation was led by the Senator represent...

28/08/2026

A bag of millet. A hidden AK-103. Three people arrested.

Nigerian troops in Zamfara have uncovered a weapon smuggling attempt, intercepting an AK-103 rifle concealed inside a millet bag. The discovery exposes how criminal networks are exploiting everyday commodity supply chains to move weapons — and underscores why vigilance in the North-West cannot let up.

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Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted an AK-103 rifle concealed in a bag of millet and arrested three suspected gun runners during an operation in Zamfara State. The troops, from 1 Brigade Nigerian Army and operating under the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, made the arre...

27/08/2026

Three ISWAP Commanders, Over 22 Fighters Reportedly Killed in Mandaragirau Clash

Three senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and more than 22 of its fighters were reportedly killed in a recent clash in the Mandaragirau axis of Borno State, according to security intelligence sources. The commanders were identified as Abu Khalid and Abul Baraa, both s...

26/08/2026

Matawalle Returns to Abuja, Mobilises Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid

Minister of State for Defence and Founder/Convener of the Tinubu Again Movement, Dr. Bello Matawalle, on Tuesday received a rousing welcome in Abuja following his return to Nigeria, as he vowed to lead an extensive mobilisation effort in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for re-election...

17/08/2026

Osun has spoken — and it spoke loudly.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has been re-elected for a second term, defeating APC candidate Oyebamiji by over 66,000 votes in Saturday's governorship election. The result deals a significant blow to the APC's 2027 ambitions and sends a clear message about where Osun's political loyalties lie.

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