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OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS DESTROY TERRORIST HIDEOUTS AS OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS COMMENCE IN KATSINA STATE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

- June 15, 2026

OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS DESTROY TERRORIST HIDEOUTS AS OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS COMMENCE IN KATSINA STATE Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have commenced a deliberate offensive operation, code-named Operation CLEAN SWEEP III, targeting terrorist and bandit elements operating within Matazu Local Government Area and adjoining communities in Katsina State. The operation was launched following the unfortunate incident that led to the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted alongside his wife by suspected terrorists and bandits in the area. The operation is aimed at locating and neutralizing the perpetrators of the heinous act, dismantling criminal networks and restoring security within the affected communities. Since the commencement of the operation on 14 June 2026, troops have conducted aggressive fighting patrols, intelligence-led raids, cordon-and-search operations and clearance missions across identified criminal ...

NASU TO FG: WE DESERVE EQUAL ALLOWANCES WITH ASUU — COST OF LIVING AFFECTS ALL WORKERS EQUALLY. (PHOTO).

- June 15, 2026

NASU to FG: We deserve equal allowances with ASUU — cost of living affects all workers equally The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has demanded allowance parity with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in ongoing renegotiations with the federal government. Peters Adeyemi, general secretary of NASU, conveyed the union’s demand while speaking with journalists in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday. Adeyemi, who spoke on the sidelines of the just concluded 114th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), insisted that non-academic workers deserve equal welfare benefits. According to NAN, the NASU general secretary said the union is seeking parity in allowances following the federal government’s approval of a 40 percent increase in allowances for ASUU members. He said NASU members perform critical roles in universities and should not be treated differently in the allocation of welfare benefits and negotiated entitlements. “W...

REPS SET FOR EMERGENCY SITTING AS SENATE EXTENDS 2025 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION TO SEPTEMBER. (PHOTO).

- June 15, 2026

Reps Set for Emergency Sitting as Senate Extends 2025 Budget Implementation to September The House of Representatives is expected to hold an emergency sitting on Monday, June 15, 2026, to consider extending the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act, following a similar move by the Senate last week. The Acting Clerk of the House, Ibrahim Sidi, disclosed this in a memorandum addressed to members of the Green Chamber, notifying them of the special session scheduled for 11:00 a.m. According to the memo, the emergency sitting was convened pursuant to Order Five, Rule 2(2) of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives. The planned session comes days after the Senate approved a further extension of the implementation period of the 2025 Appropriation Act until September 30, 2026, to allow the completion of ongoing capital projects and ensure full utilization of appropriated funds. The latest extension marks the second adjustment to the lifespan of the 2025 budget this y...

'ONLY KATSINA GOVT CAN EXPLAIN HOW MY FATHER'S CORPSE WAS RETRIEVED FROM BANDITS’ DEN’ – SON OF LATE RETD MAJ. GEN. RABE ABUBAKAR. (PHOTO)

- June 15, 2026

'Only Katsina Govt Can Explain How My Father's Corpse Was Retrieved From Bandits’ Den’ – Son Of Late Retd Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar The family of the late retired Major General Rabe Abubakar has demanded answers from the Katsina State Government over the circumstances surrounding the recovery of the former military officer’s corpse, insisting that only the government can explain how his body was brought back while his wife remains in the custody of armed bandits. Speaking in an interview conducted in Hausa with DW Hausa, Ishaka Rabe Abubakar, son of the deceased military officer, dismissed reports suggesting that his mother had regained freedom, maintaining that she is still being held captive by the terrorists. Abubakar and his wife, Amina, were abducted on May 30 while travelling along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli Road in Katsina State. The couple was reportedly ambushed by armed bandits near Zakin Baure village in Matazu Local Government Area, during which their driver sustai...

DHQ DELEGATION PAYS CONDOLENCE VISITS TO FAMILY OF LATE MAJOR GENERAL RABE ABUBAKAR AND KATSINA STATE GOVERNMENT. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

- June 15, 2026

DHQ DELEGATION PAYS CONDOLENCE VISITS TO FAMILY OF LATE MAJOR GENERAL RABE ABUBAKAR AND KATSINA STATE GOVERNMENT A delegation from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), led by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General IM Abdullahi, on Sunday, 14 June 2026, paid condolence visits to the family of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd) and the Katsina State Government following the tragic demise of the senior officer. The delegation conveyed the condolences of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede, and the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to the bereaved family and the government and people of Katsina State over the loss. At the family residence in Katsina, Major General Abdullahi delivered the condolence message of the CDS and described the late Major General Abubakar as a dedicated and patriotic senior officer who served the nation with distinction in various capacities throughout his military career. He noted that the deceased made significant contributions to t...

ANAMBRA GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES 24-HOUR FREE AMBULANCE SERVICES ACROSS THE STATE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

- June 15, 2026

Anambra Government Announces 24-Hour Free Ambulance Services Across the State By Ebele Egoh The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving emergency healthcare delivery with the introduction of free, 24-hour ambulance services for residents across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, disclosed that the Anambra Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (ASEMSAS) is fully operational and readily accessible to the public. According to the commissioner, residents facing medical emergencies can access the service by dialing the toll-free emergency number, 5111, assuring that prompt medical assistance will be provided at no cost. Speaking on the initiative on June 13, the Hospital Administrator, Dr. Frank Ifeanaeme, said the service forms part of the state government's broader efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve emergency response across Anambra. He noted that the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo has continu...

AWKA SET FOR WORLD- CLASS URBAN TRANSFORMATION AS ACTDA SECURES AfDB AFRICA CITIES PROGRSMME. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

- June 15, 2026

AWKA SET FOR WORLD- CLASS URBAN TRANSFORMATION AS ACTDA SECURES AfDB AFRICA CITIES PROGRSMME By Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige Awka is set for a major urban transformation as the African Development Bank (AfDB) advances implementation of its Africa Cities Programme. This move aligns directly with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s agenda to build a “liveable and prosperous smart megacity” through planned infrastructure, order, and sustainable development in the capital territory. As part of the programme, an AfDB delegation arrives the Anambra State capital, Sunday, June 14, 2026. Acciona, the international urban planning and infrastructure consulting firm appointed by the bank, will lead a comprehensive assessment of the city. The exercise supports Soludo’s push for data-driven urban planning and disciplined land use. Dr. Ossy Onuko, Managing Director/CEO of the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), said the visit marks a significant step in Awka’s emergence as a competitive...

ARMY SAYS DOZENS OF RSF TROOPS KILLED IN ATTACKS ACROSS SUDAN. (PHOTO).

- June 15, 2026

Army says dozens of RSF troops killed in attacks across Sudan The Sudanese army said on Sunday that it had killed dozens of members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and destroyed 141 combat vehicles in attacks across the country this month. Army forces and allied units continued carrying out military operations against “RSF and its mercenaries,” across multiple fronts, the army said in a statement on X social network, Anadolu Agency reported. Army operations between June 1 and June 14 inflicted “significant losses” on the RSF, including the destruction of combat vehicles, weapons depots, and military supplies, the statement added. In the Darfur region, the army said it destroyed 29 RSF combat vehicles and killed dozens of fighters. It also reported destroying several facilities in the city of Nyala, including two ammunition depots, two military equipment warehouses, two drone-munition storage sites, and a main fuel depot used to support RSF operations. In the Kordofa...

FIFA HAS ORDERED EGYPT TO REMOVE THE 7 STARS FROM THEIR WORLD CUP JERSEY AHEAD OF THEIR OPENING CLASH AGAINST BELGIUM!. (PHOTO).

- June 15, 2026

FIFA has ordered Egypt to remove the 7 stars from their World Cup jersey ahead of their opening clash against Belgium! The seven stars proudly represent Egypt's record-breaking 7 AFCON titles 🏆⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — the most by any African nation. However, FIFA regulations for the World Cup are different, and the Pharaohs have now been instructed to make changes to their kit before stepping onto football's biggest stage. A symbol of African dominance now facing the rules of the global game. Will this controversy motivate Mohamed Salah and Egypt to make a statement in their World Cup opener? One thing is certain: all eyes will be on the Pharaohs when they face Belgium in a blockbuster showdown! Do you think Egypt should be allowed to keep the 7 stars on their World Cup jersey? 🇪🇬 YES ❌ NO

TROOPS APPREHEND 46 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN OGUN STATE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

- June 15, 2026

TROOPS APPREHEND 46 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN OGUN STATE Troops of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with DSS, NSCDC and Immigration, have apprehended 46 suspected illegal immigrants residing in Ogun State following actionable intelligence. The operation which commenced on 11 June 2026, led to the arrest of the suspects at various locations within Ijebu Imushin, Ijebu Ilese and surrounding communities during a targeted security operation. Preliminary investigations revealed that the individuals had allegedly been residing in the state for approximately six months without valid immigration documentation. During interrogation, the suspects claimed to be merchants and workers affiliated with QNet, an online marketing platform involved in the sale of various commodities. The arrested individuals comprise 18 nationals of Burkina Faso, 23 nationals of Côte d’Ivoire, 4 nationals of Togo and 1 national of Senegal. Among them are 36 males and 10 females. The suspects have since been ...