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Isua Akoko Youth Leader Killed, Police Arrest Suspect

By Elizabeth Ugbo Gunmen abducted and killed Ojo Abbey in Isua Akoko, Ondo State, on February 22, 2026, while he returned from Ibilo in Edo State. The attackers reportedly seized…

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Ekiti Forest Security Operation: Joint Forces Move to Flush Out Bandits

By Elizabeth Ugbo Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State — Joint security agencies last week launched a major operation across forests in Ekiti North Senatorial District to flush out bandits fleeing from Kwara…

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Operation Hadin Kai Kills Eight Boko Haram Fighters, Seizes Armed Drone in Borno

By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of Operation Hadin Kai killed eight Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters and recovered heavy weapons during coordinated attacks on Forward Operating Bases in Borno State between February 28…

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Nigerian Tugboat LEO Sinks in South African Waters

By Elizabeth Ugbo Twelve Nigerians were rescued on Saturday night after the Nigerian tugboat, LEO, sank in South African waters between Cape Town and Durban, while returning to Lagos from…

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Iranian Drone Hits RAF Akrotiri as UK Stays Out of Offensive Action

By Elizabeth Ugbo An Iranian drone struck the runway of RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus just after midnight on Monday, damaging the British military base near Limassol, as Prime Minister Keir…

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Governor Inuwa Yahaya Commissions 27km Road, Launches LCDA Projects in Yamaltu/Deba

By Elizabeth Ugbo Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has commissioned the 27-kilometre Kuri–Nasarawa–Lambam–Gelambam–Dasa Talasse Junction Road in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State. The event took place during his working visit…

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Tinubu Convenes Police Council Meeting on Olatunji Disu’s Appointment as IGP

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu will on Monday convene the Nigeria Police Council in Abuja to consider the appointment of Olatunji Disu as substantive Inspector General of Police. The…

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Operation Hadin Kai Repels ISWAP Attacks in Borno, Kills 10 Terrorists

By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled coordinated attacks by suspected ISWAP fighters on FOB Mayanti, FOB Gajigana and FOB Gajiram in Borno State between February 28 and…

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Nigeria Oil Revenue and Petrol Prices: Middle East Crisis Raises Fresh Concerns

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria could earn higher oil revenue as tensions rise between the United States, Israel, and Iran, but consumers may face higher petrol and diesel prices if crude…

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Bolivian Air Force Plane Crash Kills 20, Injures Over 30 Near La Paz

By Elizabeth Ugbo At least 20 people died and over 30 were injured when a Bolivian Air Force Hercules C-130 transport plane crashed near La Paz, Bolivia, on Friday evening.…

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