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Four Arrested in Ila-Orangun Over ‘Bandit Today Today’ Inscription – Osun Police

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Police Force in Osun has arrested four suspects in Ila-Orangun for allegedly inciting fear of a bandit attack after they inscribed “BANDIT TODAY TODAY” on a resident’s wall in Ajegunle area on February 18. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed the arrest on Friday in Osogbo, explaining […]

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JAMB Confirms 2026 UTME Registration Fees Remain Unchanged

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday, February 23, 2026, warned Nigerian candidates and parents nationwide to disregard false reports claiming the 2026 UTME registration fees had increased, urging them to rely only on official JAMB platforms to avoid being misled or exploited. JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin said candidates should […]

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Cross River Drivers Protest Multiple Taxation, Harassment, and Extortion

By Elizabeth Ugbo Calabar, Cross River – February 26, 2026 – Chaos erupted in Calabar yesterday as commercial drivers blocked major roads to protest multiple taxation, harassment, and extortion. The protest, organized by minibus operators, affected key routes, including areas around the University of Calabar. Drivers demanded urgent government intervention to stop illegal fines and […]

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Crime

Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt Along Enugu–Otukpo Road, Rescue Three Victims

By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of Sector 1 under Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Whirl Stroke rescued three victims, including a minor, on February 25, 2026, along the Enugu–Otukpo Road after credible intelligence revealed that suspected kidnappers had seized an 18-seater Benue Links bus carrying four passengers. Acting swiftly, the military mobilized to intercept the criminals […]

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Breaking News

Ibelebiri Tanker Accident Kills Four Children, Driver in Bayelsa

By Elizabeth Ugbo Tragedy struck Ibelebiri in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Wednesday afternoon when a fuel tanker collided with a tricycle, killing four schoolchildren and the driver along the Ibelebiri stretch of the Yenegwe–Okarki–Otuasega road. The victims were returning from school when the tanker, suspected to have suffered brake failure, skidded […]

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FG to Spend N21.68bn on NAMA Headquarters in Abuja — Keyamo

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government will spend N21.68 billion on the first phase of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency headquarters in Abuja, as Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, performed the groundbreaking on Thursday, stating that the 30-month project aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and complies with the Public […]

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Breaking News

Yelwata Terror Attack: Court Hears How 100 Gunmen Killed Over 150 in Benue

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday heard how over 100 armed men stormed Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State on June 13, 2025, killing more than 150 residents and burning houses, as the Federal Government arraigned nine suspects on terrorism charges before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. The […]

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Business

FG Unveils NEXTGEN Innovation Challenge 2026 to Drive Investment and Tech Growth

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government has unveiled the NEXTGEN Innovation Challenge 2026 in Abuja, with boot camps starting immediately and the grand finale set for October 2026 in London, to accelerate innovation, attract foreign investment, and position Nigeria as Africa’s innovation powerhouse. The programme, announced by Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, Director General of the […]

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Breaking News

Bauchi Police Deploy Massive Security to Curb Banditry in Alkaleri

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Bauchi State Police Command on Thursday announced the deployment of massive security personnel and enhanced weaponry to Gwana, Digare, and Kafin Duguri in Alkaleri LGA to curb rising banditry, restore law and order, and reassure residents following renewed security concerns in the area. Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, disclosed this […]

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Crime

Sokoto Court Sentences 19-Year-Old to 21 Years for Raping Four-Year-Old Girl

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Sokoto State High Court on Thursday sentenced Yasir Muhammad, 19, to 21 years imprisonment for raping a four-year-old girl in Sokoto State. Justice Amina Modi Yabo delivered the verdict after the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt. The offence occurred on May 16, 2025, when the child was lured and […]

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