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The gun battle, which reportedly lasted for several hours, erupted after the hoodlums, said to be in large numbers, emerged from a nearby bush where they had been lying in wait to ambush the checkpoint and other potential targets in the area

The incident occurred around 10 a.m. at the gas section of the fueling station. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a sudden fire outbreak followed by a powerful explosion that quickly escalated into a large blaze

Speaking after a closed-door security briefing with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, Gen. Musa emphasized the urgent need for enhanced border security and stronger regional cooperation to counter the growing threat

In separate meetings held on Thursday at the National Assembly in Abuja, Kalu engaged with delegations from both countries, led by Australia’s High Commissioner Leilani Bin-Juda and Rwanda’s Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo

In April alone, at least 100 people were killed in a new surge of jihadist violence in Borno State — the epicenter of a conflict that has raged since 2009 and claimed more than 40,000 lives

In his first public comments since the campaign began, Osimhen acknowledged the outpouring of affection from the Galatasaray faithful, who have flooded social media with messages pleading for him to stay beyond the current season

“After the operation, they burnt everything. They destroyed all our facilities and carted away arms. They even left with our Commanding Officer’s vehicle. All the new motorbikes issued to us—they took them too,” one source recounted

“The miners are not illegal,” the source said. “They renew their licenses as required, and the Federal Government is collecting due revenue.” However, the official acknowledged that the site is long overdue for mechanization. “What is happening now is still largely artisanal

The highlight of the evening came from the para-cycling 1Km Time Trials event, where both the male and female teams dominated the track, each securing a gold medal. The victories underscore Nigeria’s growing reputation in the para-cycling category, showcasing the athletes' strength, resilience, and technical prowess