Day: July 11, 2026

Day: July 11, 2026
Metro

Military Troops Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims After Gun Battle With Terrorists on Kebbi-Sokoto Border

Nigerian armed forces have thwarted a kidnap operation along the Kebbi-Sokoto border corridor, overpowering armed criminals and rescuing four victims during a coordinated security operation. The operation, carried out by security forces deployed to the area, followed intelligence on the activities of suspected terrorists and kidnappers operating within the border communities. During the encounter, troops

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NEWS

FG’s NYSC Reform Plan Stirs Debate Over Extended Orientation Programme

The Federal Government’s proposed restructuring of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has sparked divided reactions among prospective corps members, with concerns mounting over plans to extend the orientation programme and restructure the 53-year-old established youth service scheme. While some prospective corps members have welcomed the reform as an opportunity to acquire practical skills and

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NEWS

Oyo Teachers and Children Released on APC’s first re-election campaign day – Atiku Slams Tinubu

Atiku Abubakar, The former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, it was a huge relief the release of Oyo kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers on Friday but expressed concerns over what he described as a political undertone. In a statement on Saturday by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said it was particularly striking and shocking

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Entertainment

Nollywood Actor Ikechukwu Nweke Appeals for Aid Amid Colon Cancer Battle

Nollywood actor and director Ikechukwu Nweke has appealed for financial assistance to continue treatment for colon cancer after spending more than N15 million on medical care. Nweke, who disclosed his condition in a social media post titled My Cancer Journey, said months of treatment have involved chemotherapy, radiotherapy, medical tests, scans, medication and repeated hospital

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NEWS

Public Reacts Variably To Federal Government’s NYSC Changes

The recent presented changes for the NYSC, National Youth Service Corps, has attracted different views from prospective corps members. CSONews24 reports that the Federal Government is proposing the extension of the orientation course for corps members from the original three weeks to six weeks. As stated by the federal government, the changes is aimed at

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