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Nigerian Navy Destroys Illegal Refinery in Rivers, Intercepts Stolen Fuel in Calabar

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian Navy on Saturday, March 14, 2026, destroyed a reactivated illegal refinery in Okolomade Community, Abua-Odual…

Four Killed, Four Injured in Truck–Korope Crash on Lekki–Epe Expressway

By Elizabeth Ugbo Four passengers died and four others sustained severe injuries on Saturday after a truck collided with a…

Lagos Airport Fire: NAMA Activates Backup Systems to Maintain Airspace Safety

By Elizabeth Ugbo A fire outbreak hit Murtala Muhammed International Airport on February 23, 2026, damaging key aviation infrastructure. The…

Nigerians Injured as Iran Launches Missiles at UAE Amid Rising Global Tensions

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigerians Among Injured After Iran Missile and Drone Attack Several Nigerians were injured on March 14, 2026,…

Calls Grow to Scrap NYSC Over Corps Member Insecurity

By Elizabeth Ugbo Parents and civil society groups have urged the Federal Government to scrap the National Youth Service Corps…

Nigerian Army Chief Urges Discipline and Unity Among Soldiers During Ramadan–Lent Fast in Abuja

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigerian Army Chief calls for discipline and unity The Waidi Shaibu, on Saturday in Abuja, urged Nigerian…

2026 Oscars: Tight Best Picture Race as “Sinners” and “One Battle” Lead Predictions

By Elizabeth Ugbo The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday in Los Angeles, where Hollywood will crown its…

US–Iran Tensions Escalate as Tehran Rejects Talks and Launches New Attacks

By Elizabeth Ugbo Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified on Friday as Iranian officials joined a pro-government rally…

FAAN Rolls Out Hybrid Payment System at Lagos, Abuja Airport Tollgates

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Olubunmi Kuku, on Friday inspected the rollout of…

Thugs Abduct Mortuary Attendant, Disrupt Mass Burial of Attack Victims in Turan, Benue

By Elizabeth Ugbo Thugs abducted a mortuary attendant on Thursday at NKST Hospital in Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area…