Troops clear bandits’ camps in Bauchi, rescue kidnapped victims and recover arms

Troops under Operation WUTAN DAJI have cleared several bandits’ camps, rescued kidnapped victims and recovered arms during clearance operations in Bauchi State.   The army disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.   Troops of 33 Artillery Brigade Garrison, in conjunction with elements of the Brigade Headquarters and a team from the…

Speculation of impeachment of Governor Makinde splits Oyo assembly members

Tension is rising in Oyo State as speculation about an impeachment plot has escalated into a full political crisis within the State House of Assembly, drawing attention from the opposition All Progressives Congress. Vanguard reported that what began as rumours has developed into a serious issue, with lawmakers reportedly holding a కీల meeting at the…

Nigerian military debunks claim of recruiting ex-Boko Haram fighters

The Nigerian military has dismissed as false claims that repentant and active Boko Haram members are being armed to fight alongside its forces, describing the allegations as misleading and without any factual basis. In a statement issued in Abuja, Brigadier General Yusuf Ali, coordinator of the deradicalisation programme, rejected a viral video suggesting that former…

Nigeria’s Crude Oil output rises to 1.38mbpd in March — OPEC

Nigerias crude oil production saw a modest recovery in March 2026, reaching 1.38 million barrels per day (bpd), according to the latest monthly oil market report from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).This figure, based on direct communication with Nigerian authorities, represents a 5.25 percent increase from the 1.31 million bpd recorded in February.While…

Iran estimates war damage from US-Israeli strikes at $270 billion

Damage from US-Israeli strikes against Iran is estimated at about $270 billion, the Iranian government spokeswoman said on Tuesday, April 14, citing preliminary assessments.   “One of the issues that our negotiating team is pursuing, and which was also pursued in the Islamabad talks, is the issue of war reparations,” Fatemeh Mohajerani told Russia’s RIA…