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Borno Police Restrict Keke Movement, Deploy Tight Security for Eid-el-Fitr

Nigeria, March 19 -- In a press release obtained by The News Chronicle on Thursday, the Command extended greetings to the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of Ramadan, while assuring reside... Read More


Chad Closes Border with Sudan, Orders Military on High Alert After Drone Attack

Nigeria, March 19 -- The directive was issued after an emergency defence and security council meeting held late on Wednesday night March 18 at the presidential palace in N'Djamena. According to sourc... Read More


NDLEA Busts Drug Ring, Arrests Suspect in Kano

Nigeria, March 19 -- The Kano Strategic Command confirmed the development in a statement released on Thursday by its Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari. According to the State Command... Read More


Maiduguri Zoo Suspends Eid al-Fitr Celebrations Over Security Concerns

Nigeria, March 19 -- In a public notice dated March 18, 2026, the zoo authorities confirmed that all gates to the facility will remain closed throughout the festive period, effectively cancelling the ... Read More


NEWS FLASH: Nigerian Troops, Air Force Repel Boko Haram Attack, Kill 61 in Borno State

Nigeria, March 18 -- Security sources involved in the operation said the insurgents launched the attack in the early hours of Wednesday, advancing on foot while deploying armed drones in a desperate b... Read More


14 Killed as Peace Deal Collapses Between Communities, Repentant Bandits in Katsina

Nigeria, March 18 -- The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, was reportedly triggered by the breakdown of a peace agreement between residents of Falale and Kadobe villages and a group of repentant ba... Read More


BREAKING: Service Chiefs Storm Maiduguri After Tinubu Orders Security Overhaul

Nigeria, March 18 -- Their visit follows a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who ordered all service chiefs to relocate to the troubled city after a series of insurgent attacks. The directi... Read More


Over 400 Feared Dead in Kabul Airstrike Amid Rising Afghanistan-Pakistan Crisis

Nigeria, March 17 -- Taliban authorities accused Pakistan of carrying out the attack, describing it as a dangerous escalation of tensions between the two neighbours. Pakistan, however, denied the clai... Read More


President Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Maiduguri After Deadly Bomb Blasts Kill over 23

Nigeria, March 17 -- The directive was announced in a State House statement issued on Tuesday, just hours after coordinated blasts struck key locations across the Borno State capital on Monday evening... Read More


I Earned N22,500 in 1997, Now N45,000" - Veteran Actor Papa Ajasco Raises Concern

Nigeria, March 15 -- Veteran Nigerian actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, popularly known for his iconic role as Papa Ajasco in the long-running comedy series Papa Ajasco & Company, has cried out over his financi... Read More