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Presidency Pledges ₦50 Million to Fight Social Vices in Schools

The Presidency has reaffirmed its commitment to combating social vices in Nigeria’s secondary and tertiary institutions, pledging an initial ₦50 million to the...

World

Nigeria Central Bank Cuts Benchmark Rate by 50 Basis Points as Policymakers Signal Cautious Easing Cycle

Nigeria central bank has reduced its key benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, marking the first clear step toward a renewed easing...

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Edo Police Arrest 113 Suspected Kidnappers in Major Security Sweep

The Edo State Police Command has arrested 113 suspected kidnappers during a massive intelligence driven operation across Edo North and Edo Central. The...

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A New Battle Doctrine Nigeria Army Unveils PROSE Strategy to Tackle Rising Threats

For many Nigerians, the sound of gunfire has replaced the comfort of quiet nights. From insurgency in the North East to banditry in...

World

Five Plateau Christian Pilgrims Denied Entry into Israel

Five Christian pilgrims from Plateau State have been denied entry into Israel after arriving in Jordan for the 2026 Holy Land pilgrimage, sparking...

Economy

Niger Delta Group Writes Tinubu Over 13 Per Cent Derivation Fund

A South South socio political group, the Niger Delta Civil Society Forum, has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, raising constitutional...

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NDLEA Arrests 19 Suspects, Seizes Illicit Drugs in Kano Raid

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Kano Strategic Command has arrested 19 suspects and recovered a wide range of illicit substances during a...

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Enugu Tragedy: Centuries-Old Tree Collapse s 11, Sparks Call for Safer Urban Tree Management

A devastating incident in Awhum community, Udi LGA, Enugu State, on February 17, 2026, has highlighted the deadly risks posed by aging trees...

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Nigeria Denies Paying Ransom for Release of Abducted Schoolchildren

The Nigerian government has firmly denied reports that it paid ransom to secure the release of abducted schoolchildren, rejecting international claims and reiterating...

Economy

Olisa Agbakoba Hails Executive Order 10 as Landmark Fiscal Reform for Nigeria

Former Nigerian Bar Association President, Olisa Agbakoba, has praised Executive Order 10 as the most significant fiscal reform in decades, describing it as...