Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo

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Adamawa Security Breach: 25 Confirmed Dead as Boko Haram Militants Disguise Themselves as Soldiers in Kirchinga Attack

MADAGALI, Adamawa State — 27 February 2026 Local officials and community leaders have confirmed that at least 25 lives were lost following coordinated security breaches...

Tunji Disu Confirmed as Acting IGP as Nigeria Police Enters Leadership Transition

With just 60 days until his scheduled retirement, the clock is already ticking as Tunji Disu assumes office as Acting Inspector-General of Police ABUJA, 26...

SA Budget 2026: No Tax Relief for Middle Class as Godongwana Extends SRD Grant

PRETORIA – South Africa’s 2026 fiscal framework, delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, lands at a politically sensitive moment. Economic growth remains weak, debt-servicing costs...

Gunfire in Benin: Assassination Attempt or a Warning Shot at Nigeria’s Opposition?

On February 24, 2026, a suspected Peter Obi assassination attempt in Benin City turned a political rally into a crime scene. From unmarked Siennas to bullet-riddled gates, we break down the fragments of a day that has placed Nigeria’s democracy on red alert.

St. Mary’s Papiri Ransom Allegations: Did Nigeria Pay Millions to Boko Haram?

Did Nigeria secretly pay $7 million to Boko Haram? While officials credit "military pressure" for the release of 230 St. Mary’s pupils, a new investigation alleges a massive ransom was delivered by helicopter. We examine the evidence, the government's denial, and the legal crisis surrounding Nigeria's kidnapping economy.

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Consulate Seeks Probe Into Deaths of 3 Nigerians in South Africa

Three Nigerians in South Africa died in separate incidents across Bloemfontein, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni within four days, prompting diplomatic intervention from Nigeria and renewed calls for thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

AES Integration Expands as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Align Telecoms and Trade

AES integration is moving beyond military cooperation as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger align telecommunications regulation, media governance and economic policies. New agreements suggest the Alliance of Sahel States is steadily building common institutions across the confederation.

Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.
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