Operation Hadin Kai Repels Kukareta Attack, Neutralizes 24 Terrorists in Major Offensive

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on Kukareta community in Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State, delivering a significant blow to insurgent forces in the region. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of April 23, 2026, began shortly after midnight and lasted for several hours. According…

Achida Community in Sokoto Repels Bandit Attack in Rare Show of Collective Resistance

Residents of Achida, a community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, have successfully repelled a bandit attack in what many are describing as a rare and courageous act of collective self-defense. The incident highlights a growing trend of local communities stepping up to protect themselves amid persistent security challenges in parts of northern…

Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT After U.S. Authorities Flag Suspected Illicit Activity

In a major crackdown on suspected financial crime in the crypto space, Tether has frozen more than $344 million worth of its USDT stablecoin following requests from U.S. law enforcement agencies. The action, carried out on April 23, 2026, marks the largest single asset freeze in the company’s history. According to Tether, the enforcement targeted…

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for $516m Loan to Advance Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway Project

Nigeria is moving a step closer to transforming its national road network, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested Senate approval for a $516 million external loan to support the construction of the ambitious Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway. The request, presented in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, underscores the federal government’s commitment to improving…