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By Haliru Idris, Lawrence Okedare and Rukayat Abdulraheem The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to remain vigilant, avoid complacency, and sustain an aggressive operational posture in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations across the North East. General Shaibu delivered the charge during an operational assessment tour to the headquarters of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (JTF NE OPHK) in Maiduguri. The visit focused on evaluating the security landscape, strengthening strategic coordination, and reinforcing collaboration among security agencies working to tackle persistent threats in the region. “You…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday found the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, guilty of the terrorism charge filed against him by Federal Government. Justice James Omotosho said he convicted Kanu, for what he described as “uncontroverted evidence” that was adduced before the court by the prosecution. Omotosho said he was satisfied that Kanu made series of broadcasts to incite violence and killings, in furtherance of his separatist agitation for Biafra. The judge dismissed Kanu’s argument that the charges against him were invalid because they were based on repealed Terrorism Prevention…

By Zarumi Mashood Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has requested that more and urgent security deployment be made to Ekiti Local Government Area, especially Eruku axis, to immediately curtail the new wave of attacks in the area. “The Governor has sought immediate deployment of more security operatives to support the existing security architecture in the area,” according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Rafiu Ajakaye. “He requested that this new measure be activated immediately. The Governor wholly condemns the unconscionable attack, sympathises and identifies with the people of Eruku and environs, especially families and the…

By Haliru Idris, Lawrence Okedare and Rukayat Abdulraheem Nigerian Air Force on Wednesday said its Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has carried out decisive airstrikes on Arra, a well-known terrorist base within the Sambisa Forest. The strikes were conducted following a directive from the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, according to a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. Ejodame said the operation was informed by intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions that tracked terrorist movements linked to the October 17 ambush at Kashomri. He explained that…

The armed attack on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area, has drawn strong condemnation from civil society groups in Kwara State. In a statement released Wednesday, the Gamji Members Association (GAMA) described the assault as “an assault on humanity,” warning that targeting citizens in their homes and places of worship is unacceptable. GAMA’s President-General, Alhaji Mohammed Tunde Akanbi, and Director of Administration, Alhaji Abdullahi Yusuf, praised the state government’s rapid response, noting that prompt coordination with security agencies demonstrates a proactive approach to protecting residents. The group stressed that collaboration between communities, traditional leaders,…

Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised political parties in the State to conduct their primaries in accordance with extant relevant law. A statement issued in Osogbo by INEC Public Relations Officer, Olurode Musa, attributed the counsel to Dr Mutiu Agboke, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State. The statement informed that the conduct of party primaries in line with the law was important ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. INEC had earlier announced that governorship election in Osun will hold on August 8, 2026 for the…

By Zarumi Mashood Kwara State Entrepreneurship Expo came to a close on Monday with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq empowering fifteen most outstanding business creatives with start-up funds. Held to commemorate the 2025 edition of International Students’ Day, the programme was put together by the Office of Special Assistant on Students Affairs, Hon. Wasiu Salami Onidugbe. It was themed “Entrepreneur for Development: Igniting Students as Catalysts for Economic Prosperity.” Fifteen out of 582 student entrepreneurs, who made it to the final stage after rigorous screening, pitched their business proposals before a panel of judges. Pitches were centered on fashion designs, solar powered…

By Haliru Idris, Lawrence Okedare and Rukayat Abdulraheem The University of Ilorin has reaffirmed the sustenance of its long-standing record of uninterrupted academic sessions, citing strong collaboration with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other unions. This was made known by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Alex Morenikeji-Aremu, who also said that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has streamlined the admission process nationwide, mandating all institutions to conclude admissions by the approved date. On the University’s relationship with ASUU and other unions, the Dean described Unilorin as a “family-oriented institution” that thrives on harmony, mutual…

By Haliru Idris, Lawrence Okedare and Rukayat Abdulraheem The University of Ilorin says it has strengthened its hostel allocation process through a transparent, online system aimed at ensuring fairness for both new and returning students, even as it calls for more partnerships to expand accommodation on campus. The University Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Alex Morenikeji-Akanmu, said the institution has continued to manage the growing student population effectively despite limited hostel spaces. “Managing the influx of new students, especially allocation of hostels, is a natural thing. Our hostels are allocated online, which is the usual practice, and the process has…

By Haliru Idris, Lawrence Okedare and Rukayat Abdulraheem The management of the University of Ilorin has expressed deep appreciation to the Federal Government for the successful implementation of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), with more than 12,000 students of the institution benefitting so far. The University’s Dean of Student Affairs, Dr Alex Morenikeji-Akanmu, stated that the cumulative value of the intervention for Unilorin students amounts to approximately N1.5 billion across the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions. According to him, the institution remains one of the top beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s education loan scheme, describing it as a major…