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Gunmen Ambush Soldiers, Kill Officers and Civilians in Kebbi Community

By Elizabeth ugbo Gunmen attacked soldiers and police officers on Tuesday night in Giro Masa, Shanga Local Government Area, killing…

Nigeria Defense Strategy to Prioritize Border Security and Local Technology

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has announced that border security and indigenous technology will drive its future defence strategy.…

ICPC to Arraign Nasir El-Rufai in Kaduna Court Tuesday Over Fraud Charges

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will arraign Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday at…

South-West Nigeria Faces Rising Security Threats Amid Kidnappings and Banditry

By Elizabeth Ugbo Residents of Nigeria’s South-West states, including Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun, and Lagos, are facing a surge…

Maiduguri Bombings Expose Nigeria’s Moral Fatigue and Unequal Grief

By Elizabeth Ugbo On March 16, 2026, multiple suicide bombings struck Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigeria. The attacks hit the…

Governor Inuwa Yahaya Hosts Emir of Gombe for Sallah Homage, Highlights Seven Years of Development

By Elizabeth Ugbo Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Eid-el-Fitr hosted the Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, at the…

Gunmen Attack Church in Kwara, Abduct Worshippers as Security Forces Rescue Three

By Elizabeth Ugbo Gunmen attacked a church in Kwara State on Sunday, abducting eight worshippers during a service at ECWA…

Nigeria to Scrap Common Entrance Exam, Introduce Learner ID System

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government of Nigeria, led by Education Minister Tunji Alausa, has announced plans to scrap the…

APC Fixes March 24 for Aspirants’ Screening Ahead of National Convention

By Elizabeth Ugbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed Tuesday, March 24, for screening aspirants for national offices in…

Court Probes Alleged Bank Collusion in $43.5m Dividend Dispute Involving Indimi Sisters and Oriental Energy

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Federal High Court in Abuja is examining allegations that commercial banks aided fund concealment in a…