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Nigerian Army Breaks Major Terror Networks, Neutralises 8, Arrests 51, Rescues 27 in Nationwide Raids

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The Nigerian Army terror operations between November 29 and December 1 have delivered sweeping results: eight terrorists neutralised, 51 suspects arrested and 27 victims rescued. Troops also intercepted explosives, dismantled oil theft sites and seized large weapons caches, marking one of the strongest nationwide counter-crime interventions of 2025....

Tinubu Security Emergency Deepens as Ex-CDS Musa Visits Villa After 490 Kidnappings in 13 Days

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Nigeria’s escalating insecurity has intensified the Tinubu security emergency after former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa made an unannounced visit to the Presidential Villa. The visit comes as more than 490 Nigerians were kidnapped in 13 days, prompting new federal security directives and nationwide anxiety over coordinated attacks....

ASUU Moves to Accept 40% Salary Increase as FG Pushes to End University Crisis

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities is preparing to accept a proposed ASUU 40% salary increase as negotiations with the Federal Government finally shift after years of wage stagnation. NEC documents show union leaders believe rejecting the offer any further would prolong financial paralysis across public universities and intensify the risk of a nationwide shutdown....

US ISR Flights Over Nigeria Intensify as Silence From Abuja Fuels Security Speculation

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Reports of US ISR flights over Nigeria have triggered intense speculation after a manned American surveillance aircraft allegedly flew repeated missions over ISWAP strongholds in Borno. With neither Abuja nor Washington confirming the operations, public anxiety is rising amid questions about covert counterterrorism agreements and foreign military presence in Nigerian airspace....

Tinubu Ambassadorial List Sparks National Outrage as Presidency Defends Political Picks

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President Tinubu’s new ambassadorial nominations have triggered nationwide outrage, with critics warning the list undermines public trust and blurs the line between politics and diplomacy. While the Presidency insists the nominations follow global norms, the Tinubu ambassadorial list outrage is intensifying as key figures—including Mahmood Yakubu—face calls for rigorous Senate scrutiny....

BADARU RESIGNS — NIGERIA’S DEFENCE CHIEF QUITS IN THE MIDDLE OF SECURITY EMERGENCY

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Nigeria woke up to a shock on Monday as Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru resigned instantly, citing health concerns—just days after President Tinubu declared a national security emergency. The presidency confirmed acceptance of his resignation, with a new minister expected within days. The timing has triggered fresh questions over stability inside Nigeria’s defence leadership...

SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE EXPLOSIVE REINVENTION AT FULHAM

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Samuel Chukwueze delivered his most commanding Premier League performance yet as Fulham stunned Tottenham 2–1 in London, earning the Nigerian winger a deserved Man of the Match award. The AC Milan loanee produced a brilliant assist, terrorised Spurs’ backline, and embodied Fulham’s renewed energy ahead of a critical test against Manchester City....

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