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Niger State Seeks Robust Data to Boost Women’s Reproductive Health Research

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Niger State Government has raised concerns over the lack of reliable data for research on women’s health conditions. Niger State Demands Stronger Data on Women’s Health…

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Nigeria State Visits to Britain: From Tafawa Balewa to Tinubu

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria, Britain and the Rhodesian Crisis In the 1960s, the British government urged Nigeria’s Prime Minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, to help resolve the Rhodesian crisis during tense…

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Adamu Atiku Resigns as Adamawa Commissioner Amid Political Realignments

By Elizabeth Ugbo YOLA, Adamawa State — Adamu Atiku Abubakar resigned on March 2, 2026, as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State, citing plans for broader political…

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DSS Arrests Suspect Over Attack on Peter Obi in Benin City

By Elizabth Ugbo The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a suspect over the February 24 attack on Peter Obi in Benin City, Edo State. Armed men opened fire…

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Tinubu’s Petroleum Industry Executive Order Sparks Transparency Debate

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a new petroleum industry directive in 2026. The order seeks to tighten oil revenue remittances. It aims to curb fiscal leakages…

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Senate Rescinds Removal of CAC Registrar Magaji After Apology, Orders Fresh Budget Presentation

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Senate Committee on Finance on Monday rescinded its earlier resolution seeking the removal of the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, after…

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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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