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Anioma State must stay in South-South - Leaders

Delta North lawmakers and council chairmen reject Senator Ned Nwoko's proposal to place a future Anioma State in the South-East. They declare the move 'unacceptable' and affirm Anioma's South-South identity. Read the full story.

41 Northern Schools Closed Amid Banditry Attacks

Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf condemns school closures in northern Nigeria due to banditry. Learn how insecurity threatens education development and what solutions are needed.

Two arrested for killing police officer in Ondo

Ondo Police confirm arrest of two suspects in connection with fatal stabbing of police inspector during altercation in Akure. Full details on the incident and police response.

Two Arrested for Killing Police Officer in Ondo

Two men arrested for stabbing a police officer to death in Akure, Ondo State. Police debunk social media reports of widespread attacks in the Arakale area. Read the full details.

Uniformed Gunmen Attack Police Patrol in Anambra

Armed assailants wearing military-style uniforms ambushed a joint police patrol in Anambra, leading to a shootout that left one officer injured and a patrol vehicle burnt. Police confirm incident and heighten security.

Kwara 2027: APC Pushes for Power Shift to North

Kwara APC stakeholders and governorship aspirants from the Northern Senatorial District have agreed to unite and ensure the zone produces the next governor in 2027. Read the full story.

UK Allows New Oil and Gas Drilling in North Sea

Britain's Labour government signals a policy shift, permitting limited oil and gas extraction in existing North Sea fields despite a prior ban on new licenses. Discover the details.

24 Kebbi schoolgirls freed after week-long captivity

24 students from Government Girls Comprehensive School in Maga, Kebbi State have been released after 7 days in captivity. Read about the security response and ongoing school safety concerns in Northern Nigeria.

Army: Bandits Feeling Heat Amid North-West Operations

Nigerian Army declares bandits are feeling pressure from intensified military operations in North-West. Major General Idris assures troops will maintain offensive until abducted schoolgirls are rescued.

Court Orders Return of Sold Deep Freezer in Ondo

An Ondo customary court has ordered a woman to return her ex-husband's deep freezer she sold or pay its value by March 31, 2026. Read the full story of this dramatic property dispute.

MSF expands diphtheria response in Northern Nigeria

Médecins Sans Frontières escalates diphtheria intervention across Borno, Kano, and Bauchi states amid rising cases. Learn how the health crisis is unfolding and what's needed to contain it.

Senator Okey Ezea Dies in Lagos at 62

Senator Natasha Akpoti mourns the death of colleague Okey Ezea who passed away in Lagos. The Enugu North lawmaker died after brief illness at 62.

NSCDC Officer Stabbed to Death in Ondo

A 19-year-old mentally unstable man stabbed NSCDC officer Babalola Joseph Idowu to death in Akure, Ondo State. Read the shocking details of the tragedy.

NSCDC Officer Stabbed to Death in Ondo

A Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps operative was fatally stabbed while attempting to restrain a mentally unstable man in Oke-Ala community, Akure North. Full details on the tragic incident.

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