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Nigerian Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack on Damasak Military Positions in Borno State

Nigeria, March 22 -- Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempted attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram terrorists on military positions in Damasak, Mobbar Lo... Read More


No Barriers in 2027 Race as APC Says Members Free to Oppose Tinubu

Nigeria, March 22 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that any interested member is free to contest its 2027 presidential ticket, even though the party has adopted President Bola Tinub... Read More


Over 150 Suspected Bandits Reportedly Drown in Sokoto State Boat Accident

Nigeria, March 22 -- No fewer than 150 suspected bandits have reportedly drowned after a boat conveying them capsized in the Sabon Gida area of Sokoto State on Saturday evening. Local sources said the... Read More


Eid Prayer Video from Boko Haram Shows Absence of Key Figure Bakura Doro in Borno

Nigeria, March 21 -- Boko Haram has shared a video of their Eid al-Fitr prayer, which took place on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Lake Chad region. In a surprising turn of events, Bakura Doro, a prom... Read More


University of Jos in Shock After Baby Found in Drainage of Female Hostel

Nigeria, March 21 -- The University of Jos community in Plateau State was thrown into shock and panic on Friday afternoon following the discovery of a dead baby inside a drainage system connected to a... Read More


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