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Qatar Helicopter Crash Kills 7 Including Turkish Nationals

By Elizabeth Ugbo On Sunday, a Qatari military helicopter crashed in Qatar’s territorial waters, killing seven people. The victims included…

The Trouble With the North: Why Elite Consensus Matters for Development

By Elizabeth Ugbo Northern Nigeria faces rising poverty, insecurity, and poor education. The region’s elites struggle to unite on development…

South-West Nigeria Faces Rising Security Threats Amid Kidnappings and Banditry

By Elizabeth Ugbo Residents of Nigeria’s South-West states, including Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun, and Lagos, are facing a surge…

Maiduguri Bombings Expose Nigeria’s Moral Fatigue and Unequal Grief

By Elizabeth Ugbo On March 16, 2026, multiple suicide bombings struck Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigeria. The attacks hit the…

Governor Inuwa Yahaya Hosts Emir of Gombe for Sallah Homage, Highlights Seven Years of Development

By Elizabeth Ugbo Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Eid-el-Fitr hosted the Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, at the…

Kwankwaso Hosts Obi, Makinde, Dickson in Kano for Sallah Celebration

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, hosted Peter Obi, Seyi…

Gunmen Attack Church in Kwara, Abduct Worshippers as Security Forces Rescue Three

By Elizabeth Ugbo Gunmen attacked a church in Kwara State on Sunday, abducting eight worshippers during a service at ECWA…

Nigeria to Scrap Common Entrance Exam, Introduce Learner ID System

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government of Nigeria, led by Education Minister Tunji Alausa, has announced plans to scrap the…

Tinubu Meets Governors, Prioritises Security and Economic Relief

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday met with state governors in Lagos during the Eid al-Fitr celebration,…

SERAP Demands Transparency Over Alleged ₦210 Trillion Discrepancy in NNPCL Accounts

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Senate President Godswill Akpabio to ensure full transparency…