By Elizabeth Ugbo Police detectives in Ondo State have arrested 10 suspected kidnappers in Akure. The arrest followed a coordinated intelligence-led operation along Ondo Road. Officers recovered ransom money and an operational motorcycle. The Ondo State Police Command carried out the raid. The operation targeted a kidnapping syndicate terrorising residents in the state capital. How […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s gross external reserves climbed to $50.45 billion on February 16, 2026, according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, who announced the figures on Tuesday at the end of the 304th Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja. He said the increase reflects stronger macroeconomic conditions, improved trade […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Two fishermen were killed on Monday evening in Obishu community, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, after armed herdsmen ambushed them at a fishing pond. The victims had gone to harvest fish when the attackers struck. Soldiers later recovered their bodies on Tuesday morning around 10 a.m. Authorities linked the attack […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State arrested ten suspected kidnappers in Akure on Ondo Road during a targeted operation. The operation followed credible intelligence and involved the Anti-Kidnapping Section and visiting PMF personnel. Police recovered ransom money and a motorcycle used for operations. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Jimoh Abayomi, confirmed the […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) renamed its permanent secretariat after First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday in Alausa, Ikeja. The National President of CAN, Daniel Okoh, declared the building open nearly 30 years after the chapter operated without a headquarters. The event drew top clerics and […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Abakaliki, Ebonyi State – February 24, 2026: Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State received the World Bank Mission Assessment Team at his office in Abakaliki on Monday. He praised the bank for implementing healthcare projects that directly improve residents’ lives and assured full state support to sustain the initiatives. Functional Medical Facilities […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Abuja, Nigeria – February 24, 2026: President Bola Tinubu hosted governors from across Nigeria at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday to break an interfaith fast. The event marked the simultaneous observance of Ramadan and Lent, highlighting unity, compassion, and national development. Governors, religious leaders, and community representatives attended to discuss […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Abuja, Nigeria – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has directed State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards to promptly refund intending pilgrims who will not travel for the 2026 Hajj. The announcement came during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting at Hajj House, Abuja, on Monday, aimed at ensuring transparency, efficiency, and timely completion […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Kebbi State security forces successfully repelled coordinated attacks by suspected Lakurawa bandits in Maiyama and Shanga Local Government Areas on Tuesday, according to Governor Nasir Idris. The operations neutralized several assailants, disrupted planned raids, and safeguarded farming and trading routes. Intelligence reports guided the forces, ensuring rapid and precise deployment of troops. […]
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