Newscenter Media News Mali’s junta chief met top military officials to “adjust strategy”, the presidency said Tuesday, after audacious jihadist attacks in the capital killed scores of people. An Al-Qaeda-linked group claimed responsibility …
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JUST IN: Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat for burial in Ogun
Popular Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso will be buried on Tuesday. PUNCH Online earlier reported the death of the prolific artiste. Our correspondent reports that Solatul Janazzah (Prayer for …
Read More »Hundreds flee Lebanon for Syria after Israeli strikes
Around 500 people have crossed from Lebanon into war-torn Syria, a Syrian security official told AFP on Tuesday, fleeing the deadliest Israeli bombardment since Hezbollah and Israel fought a devastating …
Read More »A’Ibom gov’s aide slams Army N500m suit over wrongful arrest, detention
Smart Jaja, the Special Assistant to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, in Eastern Obolo Local Government, has dragged the Nigerian Army, 6th Battalion, Ibagwa, in Abak Local Government area, …
Read More »BREAKING: Airtel Nigeria eyes solar power as diesel spend hits N28bn
Airtel Nigeria, one of the country’s largest telecommunications companies, is turning to solar energy as a cost-effective solution to power its telecom infrastructure, as rising diesel prices have pushed the …
Read More »N’Assembly resumes, adjourns plenary in honour of late Ifeanyi Ubah
The National Assembly resumed its plenary sessions on Tuesday following the annual recess that began in late July. Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas presided over their respective …
Read More »COAS vows support for troops, pledges improved logistics for operations
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, of continuous support in the provision of needed logistics and guidance for the success …
Read More »I’ll be back in 2025, says TG Omori after kidney transplant
Popular Nigerian music video director and cinematographer, ThankGod Omori, popularly known as TG Omori, has reassured fans about his health, announcing that he plans to make a full return in …
Read More »Tinubu writes Senate, seeks Kekere-Ekun’s confirmation
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. During Tuesday’s plenary session, the request was presented in a …
Read More »Sexual harassment probe: Army discharges female soldier, exonerates officer
The Nigerian Army has discharged a female soldier, Private Ruth Ogunleye, from service after she accused a senior officer, Colonel I.B Abdulkareem, of sexual harassment. In January 2024, Ogunleye made …
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