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US Congress Proposal to Arm Nigerian Farmers Sparks Nationwide Debate on Security and Food Production

By Elizabeth Ugbo The call by the United States Congress for Nigerian farmers to bear arms has sparked sharp reactions across the country. The recommendation, submitted to President Donald Trump,…

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Albert Bassey Akpan, Restores N204m Restitution Order

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Supreme Court on Friday in Abuja upheld the conviction and seven-year prison sentence of former Akwa Ibom North-East Senator, Albert Bassey Akpan, for money laundering, and…

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DSS Arrests Alleged Mastermind of Ayetoro Church Kidnap in Gombe

By Elizabeth Ugbo Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Shafiu Usman, the alleged mastermind of the December 14, 2025 attack on ECWA Church in Ayetoro, Kogi…

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Tinubu Hosts Governors at Interfaith Iftar, Vows State Police and Grassroots Reforms

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja hosted state governors at the Presidential Villa for an interfaith Iftar. He urged Muslim and Christian leaders to pursue grassroots-focused…

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100 Residents Benefit from Free Medical Outreach in Ife North as Oyewusi Marks Birthday

By Elizabeth Ugbo About 100 vulnerable residents in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State benefitted from a free medical outreach and food distribution held on Friday at Ipetumodu…

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Four Arrested in Ila-Orangun Over ‘Bandit Today Today’ Inscription – Osun Police

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Police Force in Osun has arrested four suspects in Ila-Orangun for allegedly inciting fear of a bandit attack after they inscribed “BANDIT TODAY TODAY” on…

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JAMB Confirms 2026 UTME Registration Fees Remain Unchanged

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday, February 23, 2026, warned Nigerian candidates and parents nationwide to disregard false reports claiming the 2026 UTME registration…

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Cross River Drivers Protest Multiple Taxation, Harassment, and Extortion

By Elizabeth Ugbo Calabar, Cross River – February 26, 2026 – Chaos erupted in Calabar yesterday as commercial drivers blocked major roads to protest multiple taxation, harassment, and extortion. The…

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Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt Along Enugu–Otukpo Road, Rescue Three Victims

By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of Sector 1 under Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Whirl Stroke rescued three victims, including a minor, on February 25, 2026, along the Enugu–Otukpo Road after…

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Ibelebiri Tanker Accident Kills Four Children, Driver in Bayelsa

By Elizabeth Ugbo Tragedy struck Ibelebiri in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Wednesday afternoon when a fuel tanker collided with a tricycle, killing four schoolchildren and the…

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