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Owo Church Attack: Court Fixes March 4 for Alleged Al-Shabab Members to Open Defence

By 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,…

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Borno State Police Command Disburses ₦20.1m to Families of Fallen Officers

By 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…

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Kebbi Sponsors 35 Medical Students to Ethiopia to Boost Healthcare Workforce

By 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…

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House of Representatives Enrolls Journalists in FCT Health Insurance Scheme

By 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…

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FCT Area Council Elections 2026: Wike Declares Work-Free Day, Restricts Movement

By 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…

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Ademola Adeleke Drives Osun Digital Transformation with Smart ID, AI Framework, and Tech Hubs

By 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…

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Siminalayi Fubara Honours Justice Daniel-Kalio, Urges Leaders to Protect Justice and Legacy

By 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…

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Reps Apologise Over Tear Gas Incident, Back INEC Result Transmission Simulation

By 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…

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Shehu Dikko Briefs Tinubu on Nigeria’s Sports Economy, FIFA Case, Anti-Doping Reforms

By Elizabeth Ugbo Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, met President Bola Tinubu on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to present the commission’s 2025 performance report,…

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