Category: News
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2027: Borno’s Popular Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Joins House of Reps Race, Vows to Transform Askira-Uba/Hawul
Ishaku Mshelizza, a 39-year-old aircraft maintenance engineer, says his bid for the House of Representatives is driven by a “deep commitment” to infrastructure development and inclusive representation for the Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency.
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2027: Satumari joins Borno APC race, presents nomination forms to Zulum in Abuja
Prominent philanthropist and grassroots leader Samaila Satumari has officially entered the race for the Hawul/Askira-Uba Federal Constituency, picking up his APC Expression of Interest and Nomination forms in Abuja on Wednesday. Following the purchase, Satumari presented the documents to Governor Babagana Zulum to seek his blessings, positioning himself as a heavyweight contender in a high-stakes…
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NNPC: Why Nigeria’s Ailing Refineries Will Never Work Again ~ Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo delivers a scathing critique of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited’s attempts to fix state-owned refineries, insisting they will “never work.” Detailing why global giants like Shell rejected the facilities, Obasanjo points to a toxic mix of small-scale capacity, technical quackery, and deep-seated corruption as the death knell for Nigeria’s…
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Buratai Hails Military Momentum as Troops Neutralize Terrorist Commanders, Dismantle Logistics Networks
Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for shifting to a proactive offensive, as troops neutralize senior ISWAP commanders and intercept critical explosive shipments. Recent operations across the North-East and North-West have led to the discovery of terrorist graves in Kukareta, the repelling of infiltrations in Buratai district, and the sophisticated interception…
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Troops Neutralise Insurgents, Rescue Kidnap Victims in ongoing Nationwide Crackdown
Nigerian troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA and HADIN KAI have neutralised at least 5 insurgents and rescued 4 kidnap victims in a series of high-impact operations across the North-west and North-east. The military crackdown, conducted between April 21 and 23, 2026, also led to the destruction of a major terrorist camp in Zamfara, the interception…
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Zulum thanks Tinubu over N68bn support for Maiduguri power plant
Governor Babagana Zulum has lauded President Bola Tinubu for approving N68 billion in operational funding for the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant, a move set to stabilize electricity supply and bolster security in Borno State through 2028.
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Sultan’s Media Team Blasts CAN over ‘Unnecessary’ Rejoinder on Abuja Airport Chapel Ceremony
The Media Team of the Sultan of Sokoto has fired back at the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over its denial of an invitation extended to the monarch for the Abuja Airport chapel groundbreaking. Describing CAN’s public disclaimer as “unnecessary,” the Sultan’s team insisted that an official invitation was duly received and urged the religious…
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30 Terrorists Neutralized, 20 Captives Freed, 225 Cattle Recovered As Nigerian Forces Intensify Nationwide Security Sweep
In a series of high-impact operations conducted between April 20 and 22, 2026, Nigerian security forces neutralized over 30 ISWAP terrorists in Borno, rescued 20 kidnap victims across five states, and recovered 225 rustled cattle in Katsina. The 48-hour offensive also saw the arrest of a high-ranking IPOB/ESN commander in Ebonyi and the discovery of…
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2027: Satumari Declares Bid for Hawul/Askira-Uba Seat, Promises Transformed Oversight Process
Dr Abdulaziz Samaila Satumari, a finance expert and APC chieftain, has declared his 2027 bid for the Hawul/Askira-Uba Federal Constituency. Following the party’s 2023 loss, Satumari is positioning his candidacy around fiscal oversight and “intellectual-led representation” to reclaim the seat for the ruling party.
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VP Shettima Commissions New Borno Governor’s Office, Ultra-Modern Mosque, Others in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday commissioned a multi-billion naira suite of infrastructure projects at the Borno State Government House, marking a significant overhaul of the state’s administrative headquarters. The Vice President, who arrived in Maiduguri from Abuja, at noon, was received by Governor Babagana Zulum for the official unveiling of the…
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