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Borno Under Siege: Troops Heroically Repel ISWAP Attack, Officers Wounded

Nigerian Army troops under Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Benisheikh, Borno State, preventing the town's takeover. While no soldiers were killed, three sustained injuries during the April 14, 2026, encounter, with follow-up operations ongoing to track fleeing insurgents.

Ex-AGF Malami, Son Embroiled in Terrorism Charges, Court Case Advances

Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, have been re-arraigned on a five-cou...

By Pelumi Ilesanmi

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Nigeria’s Wildlife Seizures Are Rising — But One Signature Still Stands in the Way

In April 2026, Nigeria Customs intercepted hyenas, a porcupine, and protected birds in Maiduguri, adding to a growing l...

By Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi

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Subsidy Removal Saved the Nigerian Budget, But Did It Save Nigerians?

Nigeria’s fuel subsidy removal improved government finances and boosted revenue, but rising living costs continue to aff...

By Precious O. Unusere