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Olatunji Disu Assumes Office, Unveils Bold Police Reform Agenda

By Elizabeth Ugbo Olatunji Disu on Wednesday assumed office as Acting Inspector-General of Police in Abuja, succeeding Olukayode Egbetokun, after his appointment by President Bola Tinubu, pledging sweeping reforms to…

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Iran Protests: Officials Report Over 3,000 Deaths Amid US-Iran Tensions

By Elizabeth Ugbo Iranian officials have confirmed over 3,000 deaths during nationwide protests in December and January, claiming “terrorist acts” fueled by the United States and Israel caused the violence.…

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UEFA Champions League Round of 16: First Four Teams Confirmed

By Elizabeth Ugbo Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Newcastle United, and Bodo/Glimt secured spots in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday, February 25, 2026. The knockout play-off second…

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Naira Exchange Rate: Steady Performance Amid Strong Reserves and Inflationary Support

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady performance against the US Dollar on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). The Central Bank of…

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Flow with Confidence Sanitary Pads Initiative Launched in Abia

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Flow with Confidence sanitary pads initiative was launched in Abia State to support 370,000 rural schoolgirls across Nigeria with a one-year supply of sanitary pads. The…

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Tinubu Appoints Tunji Disu Acting IGP as Egbetokun Resigns

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun and appointed Tunji Disu as acting Inspector-General of Police in Abuja. Egbetokun resigned citing family reasons,…

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Operation Hadin Kai Intercepts Boko Haram Suspects in Borno

By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of the Operation Hadin Kai intercepted three suspected members of Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Monday morning along the Magumeri–Gubio road in Borno…

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Tinubu Moves from Stabilisation to Growth Acceleration in 2026

By Elizabeth Ugbo ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, rallied governors, lawmakers and party leaders at the Presidential Villa to consolidate economic reforms and deepen grassroots engagement as…

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Police Arrest 10 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Ransom in Akure

By Elizabeth Ugbo Police detectives in Ondo State have arrested 10 suspected kidnappers in Akure. The arrest followed a coordinated intelligence-led operation along Ondo Road. Officers recovered ransom money and…

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