Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin and several alleged members of a logistics network during separate operations in Kaduna State.

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According to the military, troops of Sector 1 carried out a clearance operation at Dabar Dabo, described as a known terrorist hideout in Kubau Local Government Area, in the early hours of September 9.

The operation reportedly resulted in the arrest of a suspected terrorist kingpin and two alleged members of his syndicate. The suspects have been taken into military custody for further investigation.

In a separate operation carried out the same day, troops acting on intelligence reportedly intercepted a 50-year-old woman in Igabi Local Government Area who was allegedly transporting ammunition.

The military said the woman was found carrying 300 rounds of ammunition concealed inside a bag.

Preliminary investigations reportedly indicated that the suspect had travelled from Zamfara to Lafia to collect the ammunition before allegedly taking it to terrorists in Birnin Gwari.

Later that day, troops working alongside a community vigilante group also arrested another individual suspected of supplying logistics to terrorists in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area.

During the operation, four communication devices allegedly used by terrorists were recovered from the suspect following interrogation and a search.

The Joint Task Force said the arrests and recoveries form part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist networks and prevent the movement of arms, ammunition and other supplies across the North-West.

A grieving father has taken to social media to mourn the sudden death of his son, who reportedly died just a day after returning to school for a new term.

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The father, identified as Akaniniyene Okon, expressed deep sadness over the unexpected loss, revealing that his son had attended the reopening of his school on Monday before passing away the following day.

According to the grieving father, the boy had recently been celebrated by his school for his outstanding performance during its cultural week.

In a heartbreaking Facebook post, Okon described the loss as painful and difficult to understand, particularly because his son showed no apparent sign that anything was wrong before his sudden death.

Sharing a tribute to his late son, he wrote:

“Rest in peace son.

Your school celebrated your outstanding performance recently during the cultural week. You attended reopening of your school on Monday, on Tuesday you passed on without any sign.

I’m deeply grieved by your lonely and untimely journey.

Farewell Ufanabasi Akaninyene Oton.”

At least five people have died and more than 80 others remain missing after a passenger ferry caught fire while sailing off the coast of Palawan in the Philippines.

The incident involved the MV June Aster, which was carrying 117 passengers and 17 crew members when the fire broke out on Wednesday evening, September 9, near the popular tourist destination of Coron.

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Footage released by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) showed the ferry engulfed in flames as emergency responders worked to rescue people from the burning vessel.

According to the latest information from the Coast Guard, 43 people have been rescued, while five people have died. More than 80 people remain unaccounted for as search and rescue operations continue.

The five victims were brought ashore and taken to the Barangay Turda Covered Court in Coron before being handed over to local disaster management authorities.

The ferry had departed from Baseco in Manila and was travelling towards Coron when the blaze erupted approximately 1.2 nautical miles from Barangay Marcilla in Coron.

One survivor reportedly told authorities that an explosion was heard from the vessel’s cargo area, where vehicles and motorcycles were being carried. Reports said the fire then spread rapidly across the ferry.

Rescue teams from the Philippine Coast Guard, military, local authorities and other vessels have been involved in the search for those still missing. Bad weather and strong sea conditions have also made the operation more difficult.

The cause of the fire has not yet been established, and authorities said an investigation is underway

The attorney representing Lindsay Clancy, Kevin Reddington, has asked President Donald Trump to consider pardoning his client after her murder trial ended in a mistrial following a deadlocked jury.

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Clancy, 36, is facing three murder charges over the January 2023 deaths of her three children — 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and infant son Callan — at the family’s home in Duxbury, Massachusetts.

Her trial ended in a mistrial on September 4 after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following more than a week of deliberations. The case remains unresolved, and prosecutors could decide to pursue another trial.

Speaking during an interview with Good Morning America on Tuesday, Reddington said he is hopeful that the defense and Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz can reach an agreement regarding the case.

He also made a direct appeal to Trump, saying:

“Mr. President, I would hope that you would consider this young lady and the person she is, what she’s been through, and consider a pardon”

Reddington’s request comes after Trump previously commented on the case when the mistrial was declared. The president said he had been following the trial and described Clancy’s actions as “horrible,” while suggesting that the case could ultimately result in imprisonment or treatment in a mental health facility.

Much of Clancy’s trial focused on whether she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time of the killings. Her defense argued that the condition left her unable to understand the wrongfulness of her actions, while prosecutors disputed the defense’s position and argued that she was criminally responsible.

The jury ultimately failed to reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in the mistrial.

Reddington has since indicated that he is willing to negotiate with the district attorney rather than necessarily proceed directly to another trial. He said he hopes both sides can find an agreement that would be acceptable to them.

However, there is an important legal issue surrounding the request for a presidential pardon. Clancy’s charges are under Massachusetts state law, rather than federal law, meaning the U.S. president does not have the normal constitutional authority to pardon her for those state offenses. Reddington nevertheless said he was seeking Trump’s help because of the president’s influence.

The case is expected to return to court, with the next hearing scheduled for September 29 as prosecutors consider their options following the mistrial.

Nigerian comedian Iammc Oracle has revealed how he survived a gunshot attack after he was reportedly shot by unknown gunmen on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

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The comedian shared the shocking experience on social media while expressing gratitude to God for sparing his life.

According to him, the attack could have ended much worse, but he survived the incident.

Sharing his ordeal, Iammc Oracle wrote:

“I want to use this opportunity to thank the Almighty God for saving my life on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 as I was shot by unknown gunmen.

Man isn’t a story teller but I return all the glory to God because it could have been worse.”

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At least 11 people are feared dead after suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Zaranga village in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State in the early hours of Monday, September 7.

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The attackers reportedly stormed the community while residents were still asleep, opening fire and setting several houses ablaze.

Residents were said to have fled in different directions as gunshots rang out across the village, with some escaping into nearby bushes and forests for safety.

A resident who spoke about the attack said 11 bodies had been recovered, while several other residents remained missing.

“For now, 11 dead bodies have been recovered. Many people are still missing. Search teams and security personnel are in the forest searching for the missing people,” he said.

Another resident said his wife and two other members of his family were among those killed during the attack.

“My wife and two of my family members were also killed during the early morning invasion of my village,” he said.

US President Donald Trump has surprised people with a noticeable change to his signature hairstyle, with his hair appearing darker and more brown than his usual golden-blond look.

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The president was spotted with the new hairstyle on Friday, September 4, as he arrived in New Jersey for a weekend getaway at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster.

Photos of Trump stepping off Air Force One quickly circulated online, with many people commenting on his noticeably darker hair and slightly different hairstyle.

Journalist Yashar Ali was among those surprised by the change. After seeing the photographs, he wrote:

“The hair????”

“If I hadn’t pulled the photos from Getty Images myself, I wouldn’t have believed it.”

His post quickly attracted reactions from social media users, with some joking about Trump’s new appearance.

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A 38-year-old woman, identified as Yamini Krishna Lal Yadav, has died after she was assaulted by her husband during an argument at their home in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

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Her husband, 41-year-old Krishna Lal Yadav, was arrested after a post-mortem examination reportedly revealed serious injuries that were not consistent with the family’s initial belief that she had died accidentally.

According to police, the incident happened after Krishna Lal returned home from work and asked Yamini to prepare food for him and their children.

At the time, Yamini was reportedly getting ready to attend a dance class being held within their housing society. The disagreement over the matter escalated, with police alleging that Krishna Lal, who was under the influence of alcohol, assaulted his wife.

Yamini reportedly suffered injuries to her neck and abdomen during the incident.

Afterwards, she complained of severe pain and asked her husband to get painkillers for her. Krishna Lal reportedly went to a nearby medical store, but it was closed, and he returned home without the medication.

Her condition later became worse, with her abdomen reportedly swelling as a result of serious internal injuries.

She was eventually taken to a hospital for treatment but died while receiving medical attention.
Post-mortem changed the course of the investigation

Police initially registered a case of accidental death and sent Yamini’s body for a post-mortem examination.

However, the examination reportedly revealed severe injuries, including a fractured neck bone and extensive damage to her intestines. The findings also raised concerns that she had been strangled and physically assaulted.

Yamini’s brother said the family had initially believed that she had died under tragic circumstances until the post-mortem report revealed what had happened.

Speaking to reporters, he said:

“We were in Mumbai when we received a phone call informing us that my sister had passed away. The post-mortem report revealed that she had been strangled and had suffered injuries to her abdomen. It showed that she had been attacked in the stomach. Based on the findings, the police immediately registered an FIR and arrested my brother-in-law, Krishna Lal Yadav. He was booked under Section 302 for murd£r.”

He also revealed that Yamini had previously told him about arguments with her husband but had asked her family not to intervene.

“There were arguments between them earlier as well, like those that happen between many married couples. My sister would sometimes tell me about the fights. I used to ask her to speak up or let us intervene, but she would say, ‘Please let it be. It is a family matter. If you say something, I will have to face more problems later.’ Because she asked us not to interfere, we did not say anything. We thought these were ordinary marital disputes, but now this has happened.”

Following the post-mortem findings, police questioned Krishna Lal before arresting him and booking him under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for murder.

Nollywood actress and social media influencer Nimmy Ferrari has died just days before she was expected to celebrate the completion of her newly built house in Sagamu, Ogun State.

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The news of her death was announced by her colleague, actress Oluwakemisola Apesin, popularly known as Kemity, who expressed sadness over her passing.

“Everybody is back home we left only you IDERA Nimmyferrari it is well,” Kemity wrote in a post mourning the actress.

Details surrounding Nimmy Ferrari’s death remain unclear. However, unconfirmed reports circulating online claim that she underwent surgery for fibroids and later developed complications.

Nimmy’s death has been particularly painful because she had reportedly completed construction of her new home in Sagamu and was preparing to host a housewarming ceremony.

Nimmy was laid to rest at the same house she had been preparing to officially celebrate.

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Popular Ugandan singer Bruno K has appealed to the public to help locate an American serviceman who has been accused of leaving two children with their mother in Mbarara, Uganda.

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The singer launched the appeal after meeting Juliet Mbabazi, who identified the man as Travis Preston and claimed that he was the father of her two children.

According to Mbabazi, she and Preston were married for about two years and had two children together, aged three and seven. She said Preston later returned to the United States and stopped providing support for the family, leaving her to raise the children alone.

Bruno K has since called on Ugandans living in the United States, particularly those with connections to the US military, to assist in locating Preston.

The singer also said he wants the matter investigated so that the children can establish whether they qualify for US citizenship or other assistance through their alleged father’s citizenship.

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