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Anti-Terror Group Warns Insurgents Seek To Divide Nigeria

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2026June 27, 20260

Anti-terrorism group urges vigilance, warning insurgents seek to fracture Nigeria through ethnic and religious divisions. A human rights organisation, Nigerians Unite Against Terror, has called on Nigerians to remain alert and provide timely and credible information to security authorities whenever suspicious activities are observed as terrorists continue to be on...

Kano Pledges Massive Votes For Tinubu In 2027, Directs Appointees To Join APC

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2026June 27, 20260

Governor Abba Yusuf pledges Kano’s full support for Tinubu in 2027, orders appointees to register as APC members. Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that the state is fully committed to delivering victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) at all levels in the 2027 general elections, saying...

Burkina Faso Cuts Ties With France Over Terrorism Support Claims

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2026June 27, 20260

Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with France after accusing Paris of supporting terrorists and pursuing neo-colonial ambitions locally. Burkina Faso has severed diplomatic relations with France, accusing its former colonial ruler of supporting terrorist groups and pursuing “neo-colonial ambitions” in the West African nation. The military government announced the decision...

Shettima: MSMEs Power Jobs, Prosperity Across Nigeria

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2026June 27, 20260

Vice President Shettima says MSMEs are creating jobs and transforming communities through shared prosperity across Nigeria under Tinubu. Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are driving job creation, improving livelihoods and transforming communities across Nigeria as the Tinubu administration pursues an enterprise-led economic growth...

DSS Releases, Compensates Man Wrongfully Arrested Over Alleged Links With Boko Haram

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2026June 27, 20260

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the immediate release of a man wrongfully linked to Boko Haram terrorists. The setting free followed a DSS investigation review panel that cleared Nura Idris of allegations of collaboration with Boko Haram terrorists. Aside from giving...

NUJ FCT Pledges Media Support for Community Policing, Calls for Holistic Response to “One‑Chance” Menace

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2026June 27, 20260

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has pledged active media support for community policing and urged a comprehensive approach to tackle the growing threat of “one‑chance” robberies in the Federal Capital Territory. Chairman of the Council made this known while giving her goodwill message during the operational tour...

Emefiele Alleges DSS Tortured Him, Seeks Rejection Of Five Statements In $4.5bn Fraud Trial

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2026June 27, 20260

Former CBN governor Emefiele asks court to reject disputed statements, alleging prolonged detention, torture and violations during DSS interrogation. Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has urged the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, to reject five extra-judicial statements he made while in the...

Dembélé Hat-Trick Powers France To 4-1 Victory Over Norway

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2026June 27, 20260

Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half hat-trick powers France to victory over Norway and secure top spot in Group I. France beat Norway 4-1 to secure top spot in Group I,with Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half hat-trick proving decisive as Les Bleus completed a dominant display and advanced to the Round of 32 as group...

Belgium Thrash New Zealand 5-1 To Reach World Cup Knockout Stage As Group G Winners

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2026June 27, 20260

Leandro Trossard brace helps sweep Belgium past New Zealand 5-1 to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage. Belgium booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand, with Leandro Trossard scoring twice as the Red Devils topped Group G...

Bloomberg: Nigeria Accesses First Tranche Of $5bn UAE Financing Facility

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2026June 27, 20260

Bloomberg reports Nigeria has accessed $1.5 billion under a $5 billion UAE financing deal amid transparency concerns. Nigeria has accessed the first tranche of a proposed $5 billion derivatives financing arrangement with the United Arab Emirates’ largest lender, according to a Bloomberg report, marking the first reported drawdown under a...

Norway Beat Ivory Coast 2-1, Advance To World Cup Round Of 16

Sowore Vows To Continue ‘Struggle’ After Release From Kuje Prison

Switzerland Returns Looted Benin Artefacts, Signs Heritage Pact With Nigeria

Anti-Terror Group Warns Insurgents Seek To Divide Nigeria

Kano Pledges Massive Votes For Tinubu In 2027, Directs Appointees To Join APC

Burkina Faso Cuts Ties With France Over Terrorism Support Claims

Shettima: MSMEs Power Jobs, Prosperity Across Nigeria

DSS Releases, Compensates Man Wrongfully Arrested Over Alleged Links With Boko Haram

NUJ FCT Pledges Media Support for Community Policing, Calls for Holistic Response to “One‑Chance” Menace

Emefiele Alleges DSS Tortured Him, Seeks Rejection Of Five Statements In $4.5bn Fraud Trial

Dembélé Hat-Trick Powers France To 4-1 Victory Over Norway

Belgium Thrash New Zealand 5-1 To Reach World Cup Knockout Stage As Group G Winners

Bloomberg: Nigeria Accesses First Tranche Of $5bn UAE Financing Facility