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Nigerian Army arrests 'high-value' terror suspect in Akwa Ibom
The Nigerian Army has arrested a terror suspect it described as ‘high-value’ and neutralized others in major operational successes. The Army made this known in a statement on Friday, October 10, 2025. According to the statement, the suspect...
Trans-Border Security: Zulum Visits Niger Republic Community
1 Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday, undertook a working visit to Diffa Region of Niger Republic on Wednesday. The visit, which included a high-level security and economic delegation, focused on strengthening the existing...
Army, DSS Arrest Suspected Kidnap Kingpin Akpan In Akwa-Ibom
A joint operation by 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Service has led to the arrest of a notorious kidnap kingpin, Emmanuel Akpan, in Akwa Ibom State. A highly placed military source told The Nation on Friday morning that...
Sudan seeks technical support in agri, pharma, maritime sectors
ISLAMABAD: The government of Sudan has sought Pakistan’s technical cooperation in the development of its agricultural, pharmaceutical, and maritime sectors. These proposals were formally forwarded by the Sudanese Ambassador to Pakistan, Salih...
‘High-Value’ Kidnap Kingpin Arrested In Akwa Ibom By Nigerian Army, DSS
A high-profile suspect identified as Emmanuel Akpan, described by intelligence sources as a ‘notorious kidnap kingpin’ terrorising communities along the Oron–Ibaka axis of Eket Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, has been arrested. Akpan was...
Nigerian Army Nabs High-profile Terror Suspects, Recovers Cache Of Arms
The Nigerian Army has reported successes in recent operations, including the arrest of a high-profile terror suspect and recovery of arms, as well as terrorists surrendering. A source at Army Headquarters reveals that the successes were recorded...
Does President Tinubu Know That 139m Nigerians are Living in Poverty?
When the World Bank announced that 139 million Nigerians are now living in poverty, it was not merely releasing statistics; it was sounding an alarm bell for a nation that has perfected the art of celebrating hollow reforms while its people drown...
Nigeria News46 minutes ago Nigerian Army Arrests Two Notorious Terrorists, Three Others Surrender Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two high-profile suspected terrorists in different operations across theatres in the country. The soldiers also…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two high-profile suspected terrorists in different operations across theatres in the country. The soldiers also recovered a cache of arms from the arrested suspects. A source at the Army Headquarters...
Nigerian army arrests high profile terror suspect, recovers arms
The Nigerian Army says its troops have apprehended a high-profile terror suspect and recovered a cache of arms and the surrender of terrorists in recent operations across theatres. A source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria...
Can CAR achieve stability before elections in December?
Can CAR achieve stability before elections in December? The country has made progress on security and diplomatic fronts, but remains vulnerable to political tensions and social divisions. Date: 2025-10-23 Time: 13:00 to 15:00 Venue: Online via...
World Food Day is almost here with a global call to end hunger
Alarming levels of hunger will persist throughout the remainder of 2025, leaving millions unsure of where their next meal will come from. The worsening outlook makes World Food Day on Oct. 16 more urgent, calling on nations to work together to...
World’s Best Wildlife Photographers Come Together in New Book To Shine Light on the Plight of Pangolins
Photo: Chad Cocking/Remembering Wildlife Remembering Wildlife is a book series that uses stunning visuals to educate the world about endangered wildlife, and to celebrate its 10th anniversary, the series has released its biggest book to date. 10...
Sponsored Post: Oakfield Betterment Committee and Labor Daze Thank-You's
What an unforgettable celebration! As we marked the 41st anniversary of Labor Daze, the Oakfield Betterment Committee (OBC) was overwhelmed by the love, energy, and support from our incredible community. Whether you came for the music, food,...
The Week in Women's Football: Matt Beard's passing; Mata and Chiellini Bristol City investment
This week, we present our thoughts on the passing of long-time WSL pioneer head coach Matt Beard, look at a landmark sale of Bristol City’s WSL2 team to a consortium that is building women’s football clubs independent of their men’s club names...
RegScale appoints Chad Woolf as Chief Product Officer for growth
RegScale has announced the appointment of Chad Woolf as Chief Product Officer, tasking him with driving product strategy and scaling its continuous controls monitoring platform. Woolf brings over twenty years of experience in information security...
Area enrollment report | Student counts for 138 public schools — from Central (1,624) to Rantoul RISE (26)
As we await the unveiling of new state report cards — principals got a sneak peek last week but they won’t be made public until Oct. 30 — we asked officials at schools across the area, public and private alike, to share their student head counts...
How AI chatbots are revolutionising HIV prevention in SA and empowering young women
“Hi Unathi, how can I help you today?” “What’s PrEP?” “PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is medication for HIV-negative folks to take daily that really helps reduce their chances of getting HIV by over 99% when used correctly. It’s super...
Prince Harry’s white saviour complex has been dealt another blow
You’ve got to feel sorry for Prince Harry. After some of the best headlines he’s had in years during his well-received return to Britain last month, that goodwill has swiftly been dismantled under a blizzard of bad publicity. There was the...
Nigeria @ 65: Defining moments in history
In this piece, LAOLU AFOLABI chronicles some defining moments in Nigeria since independence on October 1, 1960 On October 1, 1960, Nigeria attained independence from Britain after decades of colonial rule. The journey to freedom had been shaped by...