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Insecurity: Army Chief Orders Major Shake-Up, Redeploys Top Generals Nationwide

Nigeria, June 27 -- The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved a sweeping redeployment of senior officers in a major shake-up aimed at boosting the Nigerian Army's operational... Read More


Lagos Police Nab 21-Year-Old With Suspected Human Hand, Guns, ATM Cards

Nigeria, June 27 -- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Samson Onilewaji, after he was allegedly caught with a suspected human body part, firearms, and stolen valuables duri... Read More


Police Declare No Hiding Place for Killers of Benue MACBAN Chairman, Aide, Launch Massive Manhunt

Nigeria, June 27 -- Police have launched a full-scale investigation into the killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Risku Moha... Read More


It May Be Used to Rig 2027 Polls- Obi Seeks Delay in State Police Roll Out, Cites Election Fears

Nigeria, June 26 -- In a statement made available to The News Chronicle, Obi described the passage of the bill by the National Assembly as a significant legislative milestone that responds to a long-s... Read More


Exam Celebration Turns Costly as Ondo Orders WASSCE to Withhold 17 Results

Nigeria, June 26 -- In a statement, the state Ministry of Education said the decision followed the circulation of viral videos showing students from three prominent secondary schools in Akure engaging... Read More


Court Sentences Boko Haram Terrorist to Death Over 2015 Maiduguri Attack

Nigeria, June 26 -- Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice James Omotosho found Yarima guilty on multiple terrorism-related charges and imposed a raft of penalties, including a death sentence, life im... Read More


Troops Nab Suspected Terrorist Supplier, Seize 150 Combat Boots in Zamfara

Nigeria, June 25 -- According to an operational report made available to The News Chronicle on Thursday, the suspect was apprehended during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Sokoto-Gusau h... Read More


Don't Use My Name- Peller Blasts Ycee After Podcast Remark

Nigeria, June 25 -- Speaking on a recent podcast, Ycee lamented what he called an "Olodo uprising," arguing that academic excellence is no longer celebrated in the country. "It's not even Yahoo cultu... Read More


State Police Reform Is Vital to Protect Persecuted Christians in Nigeria- US Lawmaker

Nigeria, June 25 -- Moore said he was encouraged by the Senate's approval of legislation seeking to create state-level police forces, noting that he had advocated for the reform both publicly and priv... Read More


Canada Makes History With A 6-0 Win Over Qatar In The 2026 FIFA World Cup

Nigeria, June 19 -- Johnathan David scored the second hattrick of the tournament as the Canadians displayed a composed and energetic show. While the attackers converted their chances when it mattered,... Read More