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The Nigerian army has confirmed the detention of a female soldier who accepted the marriage proposal from a corps member at the Yikpata orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kwara. Source: Top Stories

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent attacks on communities across Kaduna, describing the perpetrators as “terrorists”. A total of 38 people were confirmed dead following attacks by suspected bandits in communities across Giwa LGA of Kaduna over the weekend. The development came days after a court proscribed bandit groups and declared […]

At least 12 persons have been reportedly killed following an attack by suspected fighters of the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) in Kilargar, Askira-Uba LGA of Borno state. Military sources told TheCable that the insurgents invaded the community on Sunday evening, while many residents ran into nearby bushes for refuge. The […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) says it did not bar Nigerian athletes from participating in the 15th FINA World Swimming Championships in Dubai. Athletes from Nigeria, who are billed to take part in the swimming contest, were reportedly denied access by the UAE authorities. The development, which comes at a time when […]

Festus Keyamo, minister of state for labour and employment, says the federal government has disbursed N100 billion in five years to support businesses. Keyamo, who was represented by Abubakar Nuhu Fikpo, director-general of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Speaking at an empowerment programme […]

Festus Keyamo, minister of state for labour and employment, says the federal government has disbursed N100 billion in five years to support entrepreneurs. Keyamo, who was represented by Abubakar-Nuhu Fikpo, director general of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), disclosed this on Sunday in a statement. According to Keyamo, the disbursement of […]

Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, says he will disclose the names of those sponsoring insecurity in the state. The governor said this on Saturday while addressing elected officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said 18 suspects arrested by security agencies had made confessional statements and revealed the names of those […]

More than 35 persons have been killed in an attack by bandits on several villages in Giwa LGA of Kaduna state. In a statement on Sunday, Samuel Aruwan, Kaduna commissioner for internal security and home affairs, said the attacks were reported to the state government by the military and police authorities. He […]

Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, says the Abuja-Kaduna train service generates at least N300 million every month. Speaking on Saturday as a guest on Channels Television’s ‘Hard Copy’, Amaechi said his ministry is beginning to contribute to the nation’s economic growth. According to the minister, the federal government is also making plans […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested four persons — Ezekwem Lawrence, Mohammed Aliyu, Suwidi Isiaku and 62-year-old Basset Emmanuel — with 182,000 tablets of tramadol (225 mg) in Lagos. According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, the suspects were arrested on December 16 after operatives raided […]