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Troops destroy Lakurawa camps in Sokoto forest, kill several fighters

Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.

Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.

Varsity Don Sentenced to Three Years for Electoral Fraud

Professor Ignatius Uduk received a three-year prison term because he fabricated results during the 2019 elections.

Akwa Ibom Honors Fallen Heroes, Supports Their Families

The state government of Akwa Ibom has shown its appreciation and respect for the...

Akwa Ibom Faces Rising HIV Rates, Sparks Alarm

Akwa Ibom State continues to grapple with a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, even amid...

Ibeno Community’s Oil Blessing Becomes Its Curse

In Ibeno, an oil-rich region in Akwa Ibom State, the blessings of oil exploration...

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Troops destroy Lakurawa camps in Sokoto forest, kill several fighters

Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.

Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.

Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.

Algorithms won’t decide 2027 elections, INEC chairman says as deepfake fears grow

INEC chairman Joash Amupitan says algorithms will not decide the 2027 elections, even as artificial intelligence shapes how Nigerians get information ahead of the polls.