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Nigeria Expands Clemency and Prison Reforms to Reduce Overcrowding

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government of Nigeria is granting pardons and implementing structural reforms in correctional facilities across the…

Court of Appeal Nullifies El-Rufai Case, Orders Fresh Trial

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Court of Appeal in Kaduna, on March 17, nullified a Federal High Court judgment in a…

Ozoro Festival Assault: Stakeholders Demand Justice Over Alleged Harassment of Women

By Elizabeth Ugbo Outrage erupted in Ozoro, Isoko North LGA of Delta State, after viral videos showed youths allegedly harassing…

Fuel Price Hike: Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price Amid Global Tensions

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has increased petrol prices, effective midnight March 21, 2026, due to rising global uncertainties,…

EFCC, ICPC Urged to Probe NFF Over Alleged Misuse of FIFA Funds

By Elizabeth Ugbo A former Nigerian international, Harrison Jalla, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent…

Power Supply to Improve Soon as Government Tackles Gas Constraints — Adelabu

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Thursday in Nigeria said Nigerians will soon enjoy better electricity…

Naira-for-Crude Policy Fails to Lower Fuel Prices in Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s naira-for-crude policy, introduced in 2024 to boost local supply, has not reduced fuel prices in 2025,…

Police Smash Kidnap Syndicate, Rescue Three Victims in Delta Forest Operation

By Elizabeth Ugbo Operatives of the Delta State Police Command rescued three kidnapped victims in Issele-Uku forest on March 16,…

Shettima Visits Maiduguri Bomb Victims, Vows Stronger Fight Against Terrorism

By Elizabeth Ugbo Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday visited victims of the Maiduguri bomb blasts at the University of…

Troops Kill Over 60 Terrorists in Borno After Deadly Maiduguri Bombings

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigerian troops killed over 60 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters on Wednesday in Mallam Fatori, Abadam LGA of Borno…