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Author: Soburah Oyenike
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UAE AIR DEFENCE SYSTEMS INTERCEPT IRANIAN ATTACKS.
The UAE Ministry of Defence has announced that the country’s air force and air defence forces have successfully intercepted a significant number of Iranian attacks, including 165 ballistic missiles, 2…
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LAGOS-ABEOKUTA EXPRESSWAY CLOSED FOR RECONSTRUCTION.
The Lagos State Government has announced a 12-week traffic diversion plan for the reconstruction of a section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, starting March 7, 2026. The Federal Ministry of Works…
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FCT MINISTER WIKE TO HOST MONTHLY MEDIA CHAT ON MONDAY.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is scheduled to hold his monthly media chat on Monday, March 2nd. This event is expected to cover pressing national political issues and his administration’s policies…
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FORMER EBONYI DEPUTY GOVERNOR’S FATHER KIDNAPPED.
The father of former Ebonyi State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kelechi Igwe, has been kidnapped. Mr. Francis Igwe was abducted on Sunday morning while driving to church in his Ndufu-Alike community….
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FOUR DIE IN KATSINA RAMADAN ALMS STAMPEDE.
A stampede during the distribution of Ramadan alms in Katsina State’s Kofar Guga Quarters has claimed four lives, with several others injured. The incident occurred on February 26 at around…
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FG LAUNCHES FREE CANCER SCREENING IN SOUTH EAST.
The Federal Government has launched a nationwide cancer awareness and free screening programme in Ebonyi State, targeting 1,000 individuals from five states in the South-East and neighboring states. This initiative…
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LASSA FEVER OUTBREAK IN BENUE: 10 HEALTH WORKERS DEAD, 45 CASES CONFIRMED.
The Benue State Government has confirmed the deaths of 10 health workers due to Lassa fever, with 45 cases testing positive out of 250 suspected infections across the state. The…
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PETER OBI SLAMS POLITICIANS’ FOCUS ON 2027 ELECTIONS AMID RISING INSECURITY.
Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has criticized Nigerian politicians for prioritizing 2027 election strategies over the country’s worsening insecurity. In a statement, Obi revealed that over 1,000 Nigerians…
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SENATE PROMISES TO PASS STATE POLICE BILL BY YEAR-END.
The Senate has pledged to complete the amendment of the 1999 Constitution to allow the creation of state police before the end of 2026. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s request…
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NIGERIA’S GDP GROWS BY 4.07% IN Q4 2025, SHOWS STRENGTH IN KEY SECTORS.
Nigeria’s economy has shown significant resilience, with a 4.07% real GDP growth in Q4 2025, marking the second time in a decade that quarterly growth has exceeded 4%. This growth…
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NIGERIAN INMATE DIES IN ETHIOPIAN PRISON AMID NEGLECT ALLEGATIONS.
A Nigerian inmate, Dennis Smith Okoro, has died at Kaliti Prison in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, amid allegations of neglect. Okoro, from Abia State, was among approximately 300 Nigerian inmates held…
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES EMERGENCY FOOD AID IN NIGER STATE.
The Federal Government has initiated emergency food relief in Niger State, targeting vulnerable groups impacted by floods and insecurity. Led by Minister Dr. Bernard Doro, the program aims to provide…
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US AND ISRAEL STRIKES ON IRAN: TARGETS SENIOR LEADERS.
The US and Israel have launched coordinated strikes on Iran, targeting senior political and military figures, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The operation, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” by the US…
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TINUBU MEETS WITH FORMER DEFENCE CHIEF DANJUMA.
President Bola Tinubu received retired General T.Y. Danjuma, a prominent elder statesman and former Minister of Defence, at the State House in Abuja. The meeting featured cordial exchanges and photo…
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TINUBU RENEWS MANDATE OF DR AUDI AS NSCDC CHIEF.
President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for another five years, effective February 27….
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KOGI COMMERCIAL BUS ATTACK: GUNMEN ABDUCT SIX PASSENGERS, SHOOT DRIVER.
Gunmen attacked a commercial bus in Kogi State, abducting six passengers and shooting the driver. The incident occurred on Friday evening, February 27, 2026, along the Ijowa-Ijagbe axis in Mopamuro…
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OSUN SPEAKER, 24 LAWMAKERS DEFECT TO ACCORD PARTY.
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, and 24 other lawmakers have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party. This move leaves…
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NIGERIA AND CAMEROON SIGN LANDMARK AVIATION SAFETY PACT.
Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a bilateral agreement on Technical Aeronautical Search and Rescue Operations, strengthening aviation safety cooperation across their shared airspace. The agreement, signed in Yaoundé, Cameroon, establishes…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU WELCOMES LEBARA’S LAUNCH IN NIGERIA.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Lebara Nigeria on its official launch, describing the milestone as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy and its future as a leading…
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DANGOTE CEMENT SIGNS $1BN DEAL WITH SINOMA FOR 12 NEW PLANTS ACROSS AFRICA.
Dangote Cement Plc has signed a landmark $1 billion agreement with Sinoma International Engineering to construct 12 new cement plants and expand existing facilities across Africa. This strategic partnership aims…
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