By Elizabeth Ugbo Kebbi State, Nigeria – On Wednesday, suspected Lakurawa terrorists killed 34 people in coordinated attacks across villages in Arewa Local Government Area. The gunmen struck Bui and nearby settlements, invading homes and firing indiscriminately, forcing residents to flee. Security forces are responding to protect civilians and track the militants. Details of the […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday fixed March 4 and 5, 2026, for five alleged Al-Shabab members to open their defence over the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, after the prosecution closed its case before Justice Emeka Nwite. Court Adjourns for Defence […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Borno State Police Command on Thursday disbursed ₦20,137,770.34 to nine families of officers who died in active service in Maiduguri, Borno State. Commissioner of Police Naziru Abdulmajid approved the payment under the Group Life Insurance Scheme to support beneficiaries’ welfare. The cheque presentation ceremony aimed to strengthen financial stability for the […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Thirty-five medical students sponsored by the Kebbi State Government have arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to begin studies at Premium Medical College under a foreign scholarship programme championed by Governor Nasir Idris. The students departed from Birnin Kebbi and landed safely this week to commence orientation and registration. State officials received them […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo On February 13, 2026, in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed Executive Order 9 directing that royalty oil, tax oil, profit oil, and profit gas be paid directly into the Federation Account to strengthen transparency, curb revenue leakages, and increase allocations to federal, state, and local governments. The directive mandates oil and […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The House of Representatives has enrolled accredited journalists covering its proceedings into the Federal Capital Territory Health Insurance Scheme. The initiative, sponsored by the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi, ensures one-year health coverage for over 100 journalists. The symbolic presentation of enrollment identity cards took […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday declared Friday, February 20, 2026, a work-free day and announced a movement restriction from 8 pm Friday to 6 pm Saturday in Abuja ahead of the Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. He made the announcement through a […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Osun State Government has intensified its digital transformation drive as Governor Ademola Adeleke unveiled new technology initiatives in Osogbo in 2025 to boost infrastructure, governance, public safety, and youth innovation. Speaking at the maiden Osun Digital Festival and the 2025 Osun Challenge Initiative, the governor explained how his administration is deploying […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Siminalayi Fubara on Wednesday night hosted a state banquet at Government House, Port Harcourt, to honour retired jurist Obietonbara Owupele Daniel-Kalio, the immediate past Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Asaba Division, where he urged the judiciary and political leaders to place justice and legacy above personal interests. The event drew […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The House of Representatives on Thursday apologised to protesters affected by tear gas at the National Assembly in Abuja, as spokesman Akin Rotimi addressed journalists during a post-legislative conference on the newly signed Electoral Act. He explained what happened, why the review process followed due procedure, and how lawmakers plan to rebuild […]
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