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Military Defends Shiroro Airstrikes As Civilian Impact Claims Trigger Security Debate

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The Shiroro airstrike controversy has intensified after residents alleged that civilian communities were affected during military operations in Niger State, while Defence Headquarters insisted the strikes specifically targeted armed bandits. The military said about 70 bandits were neutralised during the operation, but conflicting accounts from nearby communities have renewed calls for verification and operational accountability....

Falconets Ready to Finish the Job in Malawi After First Leg Win Over U-20 Women’s Team

Noble Onyeagoro
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national football team, the Falconets, are focused on securing their spot in the next round of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualification as they travel to Malawi with a 2-0 first-leg advantage....

Global Press Freedom Crisis Deepens as UN Warns Journalists Now ‘Targets, Not Observers’

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The global press freedom crisis has entered a dangerous new phase, with the United Nations warning that journalists are increasingly being targeted in conflict zones and political crackdowns. From Gaza to authoritarian states, arrests, killings, and intimidation are rising sharply, raising fears that the ability to report truth is being systematically eroded worldwide....

Nigeria, Egypt Lead Africa At 2026 ITTF World Team Championships In London

Noble Onyeagoro
Nigeria and Egypt will lead Africa’s campaign at the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships in London, where 25 African teams are competing across the men’s and women’s events. The tournament carries extra weight as table tennis marks 100 years since its first World Championships were staged in England....

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