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By James Akinlade The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has rejected reports alleging that civilians were killed during recent aerial bombardments in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, insisting that the operation targeted armed bandits and terrorist hideouts.In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the military said the strikes were based on credible... Read more

By Clement John The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State says no fewer than eight aspirants have expressed interest in contesting the 2027 governorship election on the party’s platform, amid growing political activities ahead of the polls. The party also commended former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for declaring interest in the 2027 presidential race... Read more

By Musa Abubakar Vice President Kashim Shettima and former President Olusegun Obasanjo are expected to attend the 2026 edition of the Southern Kaduna Festival (SKFEST), slated for May 28 to May 30 in Kafanchan. The organisers, the Southern Kaduna Leadership Council, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Rear Admiral Ferguson Bobai. According... Read more

By Halima Abubakar BENIN CITY - TRAGEDY struck at the main gate of the University of Benin, as a yet-to-identified person suspected to be a University was shot dead by masked gunmen in his GLK Mercedes Benz while driving out of the main gate of the campus at Ugbowo on Sunday evening. The vehicle was marked Lagos AAA 601 HT... Read more

By Andrew Emmanuel The political camp of Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has been unsettled following the outcome of the screening exercise conducted by the All Progressives Congress, APC, for aspirants seeking to contest the State House of Assembly election. The APC Screening Committee for the Rivers State House of Assembly carried out the exercise at the party’s secretariat... Read more

By Kenneth Lawal The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed strong reservations over a new Memorandum of Understanding between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Chinese firms for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, warning that Nigeria cannot afford another failed refinery turnaround project. In a statement issued in Lagos, NECA Director-General Adewale-Smatt... Read more

By Kingsley Ojeme Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered a massive cache of illicit drugs worth over N5.8 billion in a mansion located in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, as part of ongoing nationwide operations against drug trafficking and abuse. The agency said operatives of its Special Operations Unit raided the property on May 8 and recovered... Read more

By Rosemary Nwanpka Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026 as the Nigerian Ports Authority posted a 19.5 per cent increase in vessel tonnage, while cargo throughput climbed to 32.38 million metric tons. According to the NPA’s Q1 2026 Operational Performance Review, vessel traffic rose to 46.75 million Gross Registered Tonnage, reflecting increased deployment of... Read more

By John Kefas The Delta State Police Command has uncovered a disturbing case of human trafficking involving a 19-year-old girl from Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, who allegedly lost her womb after being trafficked to Ivory Coast for prostitution. The victim, identified simply as Ejiro, was reportedly lured abroad with promises of a better job opportunity by a... Read more

By Clement John Fresh industrial unrest may be looming in the Federal Public Service as the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council has rejected the implementation formula for the newly approved 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal workers, accusing the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission of acting without transparency. The council warned that workers could embark on a... Read more