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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…

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…

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…

FG to Spend N21.68bn on NAMA Headquarters in Abuja — Keyamo

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government will spend N21.68 billion on the first phase of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency…

Yelwata Terror Attack: Court Hears How 100 Gunmen Killed Over 150 in Benue

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday heard how over 100 armed men stormed Yelwata community…

FG Unveils NEXTGEN Innovation Challenge 2026 to Drive Investment and Tech Growth

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government has unveiled the NEXTGEN Innovation Challenge 2026 in Abuja, with boot camps starting immediately…

Bauchi Police Deploy Massive Security to Curb Banditry in Alkaleri

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Bauchi State Police Command on Thursday announced the deployment of massive security personnel and enhanced weaponry…

Sokoto Court Sentences 19-Year-Old to 21 Years for Raping Four-Year-Old Girl

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Sokoto State High Court on Thursday sentenced Yasir Muhammad, 19, to 21 years imprisonment for raping…

Kebbi Mosque Attack: Five Worshippers Killed in Maiyama

By Elizabeth Ugbo Five worshippers were killed and three injured when suspected terrorists attacked a mosque in Dadin Kowa community,…

Nigeria’s IDA Loan Exposure Rises to $18.7bn in 2025

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s debt to the International Development Association (IDA) rose to $18.7bn as of December 31, 2025, according…