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Makinde says Oyo 2027 successor decision is coming

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde revealed Sunday that his administration has begun a structured succession process for 2027 and will announce a preferred candidate in due course.
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Oxford, British Museum eye Nigeria railway heritage partnership

Experts from the British Museum and the University of Oxford visited the NRC Legacy Museum in Lagos Sunday to explore collaboration on preserving Nigeria's railway heritage.
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FG Honours Fallen, Serving Army Officers for Gallantry, Service

Nigeria honours serving and fallen Army officers at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration, recognising gallantry, leadership, innovation and sacrifice.
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Army Rejects Claims of Shooting Women Protesters in Adamawa

Army rejects reports that troops shot women during Lamurde protest and links the deaths to gunfire from a rival community.
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Six Soldiers Killed as Bandits Attack Lawmaker’s Convoy in Niger

Gunmen ambushed lawmaker Jafaru Mohammed Ali’s convoy in Niger, killing six soldiers, while the lawmaker escaped without injury.
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Nigeria’s Service Chiefs Outline Plans To Tackle Security Challenges

Nigeria’s new military leaders outlined clear plans to strengthen internal security and called for reforms in the police system.
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Troops Crush Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters in Borno and Yobe

Nigerian troops repelled Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks in Borno and Yobe, killing more than 50 fighters and recovering heavy weapons after fierce battles.
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Army Chief Warns Enemies, Says ‘Your Time Is Up’

Army chief Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has warned criminals that their time is up as artillery units train in Kaduna to boost precision firepower and combat readiness.
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Nigerian Army Barracks Tragedy: Soldier Kills Wife, Self

Army investigates soldier’s murder-suicide in Niger over alleged infidelity, pledging transparency and preventive action in ongoing probe.
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Nigerian Army Kills Militants, Frees Dozens in Raids

The Nigerian Army kills terrorists and rescues 39 hostages in raids that intensify counterterrorism efforts across northern states.
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Troops Repel Twin Boko Haram Attacks in Borno State

Nigerian troops repelled twin Borno Boko Haram attacks, killing 17 fighters with fighter jet support and losing three civilian defenders.
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Nigeria Shakes Up Military Leadership Amid Escalating Insurgency in Northeast

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s Defense Headquarters announced the appointment of Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar as the...
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23 Oil Thieves Arrested, 13 Refinery Sites Dismantled by Army

The Nigerian Army dismantled 16 illegal refineries, arrested 23 oil thieves, and recovered over 67,000 liters of stolen products in the Niger Delta region.
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Nigerian Army Neutralizes Terrorists, Destroys 70 Bandit Camps in Taraba Operation

KEY POINTS Nigerian Army destroys 70 bandit camps in Taraba, killing three terrorists and...
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Makinde says Oyo 2027 successor decision is coming

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde revealed Sunday that his administration has begun a structured succession process for 2027 and will announce a preferred candidate in due course.
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Oxford, British Museum eye Nigeria railway heritage partnership

Experts from the British Museum and the University of Oxford visited the NRC Legacy Museum in Lagos Sunday to explore collaboration on preserving Nigeria's railway heritage.
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Tijani champions cybersecurity council to fight rising threats

Communications Minister Bosun Tijani is championing a plan to establish a national cybersecurity coordination council designed to unify Nigeria's response to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
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New tax law hands NRS mineral royalty powers

Nigeria's Revenue Service took over the collection of mineral royalties from mining operators on January 1, 2026, following new tax laws President Bola Tinubu signed in June 2025.