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Terrorists from Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched a devastating assault on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, resulting in an unconfirmed number of Nigerian soldiers killed and many others reported missing. Security sources revealed that the brutal attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, January 4, 2025. Armed with a range of weapons, the terrorists stormed the FOB Sabon Gari camp at approximately 4 a.m., engaging troops in a fierce battle that raged for over…

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Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force operating under Sector 3 in Mongunu have intercepted a suspected terrorist courier conveying Improvised Explosive Device-making materials to Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. A statement on Friday by the task force’s Chief Military Information Officer, Lt-Col. Olaniyi Osoba said the terrorist was arrested on Thursday following a combined effort of the MNJTF and the Civilian JTF. The statement read, “The arrested suspect, identified as Mr Murktar Alhaji Chari (28), confessed to transporting the materials to Damasak town in Mobbar Local Government…

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China is facing a growing health crisis with a surge in respiratory illnesses, including human metapneumovirus (HMPV), five years after the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports indicate that hospitals are overwhelmed, particularly children’s facilities, as multiple viruses spread rapidly across the country. A Surge In Viral Infections Social media posts and videos show overcrowded hospitals, with one widely shared claim stating, “China is battling a surge in Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19. Hospitals and crematoriums are under strain, and cases of pneumonia and ‘white lung’ syndrome are on the rise.”…

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A tragic incident unfolded in Lucknow India on New Year’s Eve when a 24-year-old man, identified as Arshad, allegedly murdered his mother and four younger sisters in what is being reported as a suspected honour killing. Indian media reported that Arshad not only confessed to the heinous crime but also recorded a chilling video in which he described his actions and showed the aftermath. The victims—Asma, the mother, and her daughters Alia (9), Alshia (19), Aksa (16), and Rahmeen (18)—were found in a blood-soaked hotel room. Arshad was arrested after…

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By Tony Adibe The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has commended the efforts of the Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah-led Administration in the security of lives and property as well as the overall development of the State. He gave the commendation on Friday during a working visit at the Government House, Enugu, ahead of the President Bola Tinubu’s one-day state visit to the state during when he will commission some of the many projects executed by Mbah. Among the projects are the ultramodern Command and Control Centre as well…

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Her Excellency, Iyom Bianca Ojukwu, wife of late Biafra Head of State, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu was yesterday conferred with the premier traditional title “Aka Ekpuchi Onwa”, (No Hand Can Cover the Moon) her 10th traditional title in the South East Region, by His Royal Highness, Igwe Kenneth Orizu 111 of Nnewi Ancient Kingdom. Igwe Nnewi, who is currently the longest-serving monarch in Nigeria was born in 1925 and ascended the throne of his forefathers on June 2, 1963, as the 20th Igwe Nnewi, He is the traditional supreme ruler and spiritual…

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IGP Egbetokun inspecting a guard of honour at Enugu Police Command The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, has directed supervisory police officers to deal commensurate and appropriately with any person who assaults any police personnel. Egbetokun gave the directive on Friday in Enugu while addressing officers and men of Enugu State Police Command during his official two-day working visit to the Command. “We will not tolerate any assault on our police officers; not to talk of killing police personnel. An assault on any police personnel is criminal and an…

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President of the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa, Frank Onyewekelu, speaks on the recent killing of his compatriot among other issues facing Nigerian nationals in the country. A Nigerian, Mr Julius Chukwunta, was recently killed in South Africa. Can you explain the circumstances surrounding his death? Frank Mr Chukwunta was a Nigerian national who lived in an area called Midrand in Johannesburg. The unfortunate incident that led to his death happened on December 7, 2024. Based on th e information we received from his partner, he was coming back…

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