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Navy Discovers 98,000 Litres of Suspected Stolen Crude Oil in Rivers
Troops of the Nigerian Army battling oil theft bunkerers The Nigerian Navy (NN) has uncovered three suspected illegal refining sites containing about 98,000 litres of petroleum products in Okarki community, Ahoada West Local Council of Rivers State. The discovery was made on October 10, 2026, during an operation conducted by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder under…
Atiku Demands Transparency Over Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Questions Reported $20bn Loan
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar Ex-VP alleges pressure on lawmakers to approve borrowing, demands contract details and public hearing Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has questioned the Federal Government’s decision to reroute sections of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, demanding full disclosure of contract costs, payments made and…
Northern Elite Back Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid, Launch Support Movement
The Arewa For Asiwaju group said claims that President Bola Tinubu has done nothing for Northern Nigeria were false as it launched a movement to support his re-election. President Bola Tinubu is seeking re-election in 2027. Prominent political leaders and elites from across the northern region have formally declared their support for the re-election bid…
CJN Warns Lawyers Against Forum Shopping Ahead of Elections
Chief Justice of Nigeria Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has warned lawyers against forum shopping, saying it could lead to conflicting court orders as elections approach. She disclosed that the Supreme Court handled 2,456 cases and delivered 411 judgments during the 2025/2026 legal year. The Supreme Court handled 2,456 matters during the 2025/2026 legal year and delivered 411…
NDLEA Re-Arrests 83-Year-Old Drug Convict, Arrests South African Woman With 32.7kg Cannabis
83-year-old suspect. Suspect with seized illicit drugs. • Seizes drugs across states, recovers rifles, ammunition in Plateau The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has re-arrested an 83-year-old woman, Uloma Uchechi Sunday, barely a year after her conviction for drug offences, and arrested a South African woman with 32.74kg of cannabis at the Port Harcourt…
FRSC Mourns Former Corps Marshal Dauda Ali Biu After Death at 62
The Federal Road Safety Corps has mourned its former leader, Dauda Ali Biu, who died at the age of 62. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali Biu, describing his passing as…
Cross River Government Closes 20 Schools Operating Without Approval
One of the shut schools. Photo: C’River Ministry of Information and Orientation. The Cross River State Government has shut down 20 schools operating without the required approval in four local government areas as part of efforts to enforce compliance with education regulations. The affected schools are located in Calabar Municipality, Calabar South, Odukpani and Akamkpa…
Plateau ADC Accuses Mutfwang’s Government of Selective Enforcement Over Fine
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged the Plateau State Government over a fine, accusing the administration of selectively enforcing an executive order and urging Governor Caleb Mutfwang to prioritise security, development and good governance. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Plateau State has challenged the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) to explain the alleged…
Queen’s College Begins Centenary Countdown as School Celebrates 99th Founders’ Day
Queen’s College has commenced preparations for its centenary celebration as the institution marks its 99th Founders’ Day, highlighting its legacy and progress ahead of its 100th anniversary. CAPTION: British Deputy Head of Mission in Lagos, Simon Field (third left); Founder, Women At Risk International Foundation (WARIF), Dr. Kemi DaSilva-Ibru (middle); founder, ASIRI Magazine, Dr Oludamola…
Fubara Backs Proposed New Army Brigade in Rivers, Pledges Continued Military Support
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has welcomed plans to establish a new Nigerian Army brigade in the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to supporting the military and strengthening its longstanding partnership with the armed forces. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State (right) and the Commander of the Nigerian Army 6 Division Garrison, Brigadier General Ismaila…
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