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Court Orders Accelerated Trial for Six Over Alleged Plot Against Tinubu

By Elizabeth Ugbo Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 29, April 30, May 4, and May 5 for the accelerated trial of six…

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Nigerian Navy Launches Exercise Obangame Express 2026 to Combat Maritime Crime

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian Navy has launched Exercise Obangame Express 2026 in Onne, Rivers State, deploying ships, helicopters, and personnel to combat maritime crimes across the Gulf of Guinea.…

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At least 20 killed in Lamurde attacks as ethnic violence escalates in Adamawa

By Elizabeth Ugbo No fewer than 20 people were killed on Saturday morning when suspected ethnic militias attacked Gyakan and Kwah communities in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State.…

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NUPENG Warns of Job Losses, Rights Suppression in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has raised alarm over job losses and workers’ rights violations in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Speaking…

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Suspect Arrested After Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington

By Elizabeth Ugbo A suspect identified as Cole Tomas Allen allegedly opened fire on Saturday night at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington,…

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Nigeria Aviation Fuel Crisis: Airlines Threaten Nationwide Shutdown Over Soaring Jet A1 Prices

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s aviation sector faces a shutdown threat as domestic airlines warn they may halt operations nationwide from Thursday, April 30, 2026, over soaring aviation fuel prices, despite…

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Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Flags Off N1.3bn School Project in Nasarawa LGA

By Elizabeth Ugbo Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Saturday laid the foundation for a new secondary school in Kaura Goge, Nasarawa Local Government Area, to improve access to education…

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Yusuf Tuggar Links Insecurity to Land Imbalance, Unveils Economic Plans Ahead of Bauchi Governorship Bid

By Elizabeth Ugbo Yusuf Tuggar on Sunday told journalists in Bauchi that land imbalance between farmers and herders drives insecurity, including banditry. He spoke in Bauchi State while outlining his…

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Sowore Rejects Ibadan Opposition Summit, Calls for New Political Direction in Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo Activist and Omoyele Sowore declined an opposition summit in Ibadan on Sunday, stating that the gathering failed to offer a credible alternative for Nigerians. He criticised the…

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Oghene Egoh Praises Tinubu’s Infrastructure Drive, Economic Reforms

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former lawmaker Oghene Egoh on Sunday in Lagos commended Bola Ahmed Tinubu for advancing road infrastructure and economic reforms, stating that the administration’s projects, policies, and timelines…

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