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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

The violent incident has reignited national concerns about safety and fan behavior in the NPFL, a league long marred by inadequate security and allegations of biased officiating favoring home teams

The coordinated effort was part of an ongoing crackdown aimed at dismantling illegal refining activities and curbing oil theft in the region, which has long been plagued by illicit activities that contribute to environmental degradation and loss of revenue for the country

The incident occurred when the animal, which was decimated by the aircraft, crossed the runway, leading to a disruption in operations. NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu confirmed the collision and stated that the grounded aircraft would lead to the cancellation of subsequent flights

“The suspect allegedly used a sharp knife to cut the throat of her husband, Salisu Idris, aged 30,” Kiyawa stated. “Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, directed a team of detectives to the scene”