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Foiled Maiduguri Hospital Bomb Plot: Teen Suspects Use Food Flask, 23 Killed in Explosions

A suspected terror plot at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) in Borno State has left at least 23 people dead and over 100 injured after security operatives stopped teenage suspects attempting to smuggle explosives into the facility. How...

Oyebanji Moves to Boost Ekiti Airport Security with Nigerian Air Force Partnership

The Ekiti State Government has stepped up efforts to deepen its partnership with the Nigerian Air Force to strengthen security and expand operations at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport.Governor Biodun Oyebanji disclosed this during a working visit to...

Man Dies After Flogging Over Alleged Abuse of Minor in Ekowe

A 47-year-old man identified as Emi Sigah has died after a mob flogging in Ekowe community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, following allegations that he abused a minor.The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, March 26, has...

FG to Open 15km Enugu–Onitsha Expressway Before Easter

The Federal Government has confirmed plans to open a completed 15-kilometre section of the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway to motorists before Easter, aiming to ease traffic congestion and stimulate economic activity across Nigeria’s South-East.Speaking during an inspection tour in Enugu, Minister...

Kwankwaso Set to Join ADC as Political Realignments Deepen in Kano

Strong signals have emerged that former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, may officially register with the African Democratic Congress on Wednesday, marking a potential shift in Nigeria’s opposition landscape. Registration Expected in Kano According to party insiders, Kwankwaso plans to obtain...

Justice Salami Questions Obi’s 2023 Candidacy, Raises Concerns

A former President of the Court of Appeal, Isa Ayo Salami, has argued that Peter Obi should not have contested the 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party Nigeria. Salami Flags Alleged Legal Gaps Speaking in Ilorin, Kwara State, Salami said...

Tinubu Secures French Military Support After Talks with Macron

 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced fresh military support from France following a high-level phone conversation with President Emmanuel Macron, as Nigeria intensifies efforts to combat growing security threats. France Backs Nigeria’s Security Push Speaking in Lagos during the Eid al-Fitr...

Gunmen Kidnap Worshippers During ECWA Church Service In Omugo, Kwara

Gunmen on Sunday attacked a worship centre during service in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State.The incident occurred at the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Omugo community, where worshippers had gathered for their regular Sunday service.Eyewitness accounts...

Kwankwaso Hosts Obi, Makinde, Dickson In Kano

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), on Sunday hosted prominent opposition figures at his residence in Kano as part of Sallah celebrations. Among the dignitaries in attendance were the 2023 presidential candidate of...

Tinubu’s Abacha Tactics Against Opposition- Farooq Kperogi

Although structural, political, and economic conditions appear to constrain any credibly concerted impediment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 reelection chances, at least from my admittedly imperfect reading of the auguries, Tinubu still seems so insecure that he is...
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Tobi Amusan Eyes Third African Hurdles Gold at Accra Championships

Nigeria’s world record holder, Tobi Amusan, will begin her quest for a third African women’s 100 metres hurdles title...
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