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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.

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.

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.

Sudan's Resource War Fuels Brutal Civil Conflict

The scramble for Sudan's gold, farmland, and coastline by foreign powers is fueling a brutal civil war that has killed thousands and displaced millions. Discover the hidden economic drivers behind the crisis.

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.

US-Based Plateau Group Urges Crackdown on Killers

Plateau State Association USA urges Nigerian government to intensify security operations against armed groups in Plateau, Benue. Calls for arrests, prosecutions and humanitarian aid.

FG: U.S. Statements Inciting Violence in Nigeria

Nigeria's government warns U.S. statements on Christian genocide are emboldening extremist groups. SGF Akume calls for partnership over public labeling to address security challenges.

Senator Okey Ezea Dies, Peter Obi Mourns

Labour Party senator Okey Ezea passes away in Lagos at 62. Peter Obi describes the death as devastating and pays tribute to his close confidant and political ally.

Nigerian Senator Okey Ezea Dies in Lagos at 62

Senator Okey Ezea, Enugu North representative, passed away in Lagos after brief illness. The Labour Party lawmaker refused to defect to ruling party. Read his remarkable journey.

Kalu, Akpoti-Uduaghan mourn Senator Okey Ezea

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan express profound grief over the death of Senator Okey Ezea, describing him as a humble leader and bridge-builder. Read their heartfelt tributes.

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