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 NIGERIAN ARMY POUNDS TERRORIST IN NATIONWIDE OFFENSIVE, NEUTRALIZES  47 The Nigerian Army has recorded major operational successes across several theatres of operation within the last 72 hours, neutralising 47 terrorists, arresting 19 criminal suspects, rescuing over 30 kidnapped victims and recovering a cache of arms, ammunition and other logistics. These coordinated land and air operations underscore the Nigerian Army’s sustained offensive against terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements threatening national security. In the North West and North Central regions, troops conducted aggressive ground operations based on credible intelligence. In Sokoto State, troops from forward operating bases in Binji and Tangaza Local Government Areas (LGAs) neutralised three Lakurawa terrorists during successful ambushes, recovering one AK-47 rifle, a motorcycle, communication radios, mobile phones and  other items. Similarly, in Niger State, troops engaged armed te...

 PRESS RELEASE  TROOPS APPREHEND SUSPECTED SUICIDE BOMBER, INTERCEPT IED MATERIALS IN BORNO The Joint Task Force North East (JTF NE), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has recorded a significant operational success with the arrest of a suspected suicide bomber and the interception of materials intended for the manufacture of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Borno State. The arrests followed sustained joint operations and credible intelligence gathering aimed at securing Banki town in Bama Local Government Area, conducted by troops of 152 Task Force Battalion, in collaboration with other security agencies. At about 1740 hours on Monday, 29 December 2025, personnel deployed at the Banki Central Mosque apprehended a suspected suicide bomber identified as Abubakar Mustapha. The suspect was found in possession of primed IED components, indicating imminent intent to carry out an attack. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect hails from Bama Local Government Area and wa...

Fire at Bolade Arena Market Lagos Another fire incident occurred in Lagos, this time at Arena Market, Bolade, Oshodi. The fire, which broke out on Tuesday, affected a section of the market made up of five 40-foot container shops arranged in two rows, totaling ten shops. The affected shops were mainly used for the storage and sale of clothing materials kept in bales. The fire was contained from spreading to other parts of the market. In a statement signed by Margaret Adeseye, Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the agency assured the public that the situation is fully under control, with no threat to lives or surrounding property. An investigation into the cause of the fire will be carried out, and further updates provided. Watch video below. 

 Rivers Head of Service Praises Gov. Fubara for Approving Christmas Bonus for Workers and Pensioners The Head of Service, Rivers State, Dr. (Mrs.) Inyingi  Brown on behalf of the workforce and pensioners, formally thanks His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving and paying a Christmas bonus of ₦100,000.00 to all Rivers State Government employees and pensioners. The gesture underscores the Governor’s unmatched benevolence, people-centred leadership, and humane disposition toward workers and senior citizens. Coming amid prevailing economic realities, the timely intervention will ease financial pressures and enhance the wellbeing of beneficiaries during the festive season. The workforce and pensioners express renewed morale and reaffirm their commitment to supporting the Governor’s development-driven agenda for Rivers State.

 Oba Of Benin First Son, Ezelekhae Cries Out Over the last few weeks I've received an alarming amount of messages about the welfare of my mother. I really appreciate your concern but rest assured she is being cared for. Before the year ends, I choose to address this simply because I wouldn't allow false narratives about why my mother isn't in the palace. I want to make it very clear; my mother did nothing wrong. 6 months ago my youngest brother allegedly badged into the palace wanting to see his father; our father wasn't happy with his approach as a result my mother was told to leave the palace. Our Dear Father, Domo, I will like to use this medium to plead on behalf of your senior children you wouldn't see. Your second son, your third son and your second daughter: Please, whatever our Father said they all did wrong please forgive and forget. Time is precious. We want togetherness not division. As for me, my own Father intentionally chose to compose a speech and tal...

 Backlash over US removal of Black soldiers' panels at WWII cemetery in the Netherlands Visitors to a US military cemetery in the Netherlands have voiced anger after two displays recognising Black American troops who fought in Europe during World War II were quietly removed. The panels were taken down in the spring from the visitors centre at the American Cemetery in Margraten, where about 8,300 US soldiers are buried near the Belgian and German borders. The site is overseen by the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), a US government agency responsible for American memorials abroad. The removal followed a series of executive orders by US President Donald Trump that ended diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes. “Our country will be woke no longer,” Trump said in a March address to Congress. No public explanation was given at the time for the decision. The move has upset Dutch officials, families of fallen soldiers and local residents, many of whom have spent decad...

 African Union lauds peaceful elections in Central African Republic African Union observers on Tuesday said elections in the Central African Republic, where incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadera ran for re-election, had gone ahead peacefully. Touadera, 68, is seeking a third term and has touted his efforts of steadying the nation peacefully. Part of the opposition had called for a boycott, saying the election lacked political dialogue. Touadera went into the election in pole position after a new constitution was adopted in 2023 allowing him to seek another term. 'General atmosphere of calm' AU delegation representative Bernard Makuza praised the elections, which included parliamentary, municipal and regional ballots at the same time, as "a step forward towards democracy," AFP reported. The AU delegates monitored this year's polls in three of the country's 20 prefectures. Makuza, a former Rwandan prime minister, stressed that the "overall security...