Day: November 13, 2026

Military Arrests Father and Son Suspected of Belonging to Lakurawa Terrorist Group in Sokoto

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Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group, identified as a father and his son, during an intelligence-led operation in Sokoto State. The suspects, identified as Muhammadu Ali and Umaru Ali, were arrested at Bauni Forest in Tangaza Local Government Area on November 11. The arrest was disclosed by the military, with the suspects reportedly apprehended by troops of Sector 2 under Operation FANSAN YAMMA. According to the military spokesperson, Sinivie, preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects are father and son and are…

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Google Commits $600,000 to Boost Child Online Safety in Nigeria

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Technology giant Google has committed $600,000 to support initiatives aimed at protecting Nigerian children from online dangers and promoting safer internet use. The support will fund research into the digital experiences of young Nigerians and provide online safety training for teachers, parents, caregivers and young people. The initiatives, announced by Google, will be implemented through the TechSocietal Development Foundation and Tech Hive Advisory. Under the arrangement, Google.org, the company’s philanthropic arm, is providing $550,000 in direct funding and $50,000 in Google Ad Grants to the TechSocietal Development Foundation. The foundation…

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Tragedy as Four UNN Students Die After Sign-Out Party, Six Hospitalised

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Tragedy has struck the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, following the deaths of four students after an off-campus celebration in the university community. Six other students who attended the gathering were reportedly rushed to different hospitals, where they are receiving medical attention. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at an off-campus lodge in the Hilltop area of Nsukka, during a house party organised to celebrate a friend who had completed his final-year examinations. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Ortuanya, confirmed the incident while addressing journalists on…

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Nigerian Man Shot Dead by Malaysian Police After Machete Attack on Officer

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A Nigerian man has been shot dead by police in Malaysia after allegedly attacking a police officer with a machete in an incident that left the officer with a severed hand. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, November 11, at Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, Malaysia. According to local reports, the suspect, identified in Nigerian media reports as Chibuzo, was armed with two machetes when he allegedly confronted responding police officers. During the encounter, a 26-year-old police lance corporal sustained serious injuries, including the severing of his right hand. The suspect…

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