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Peter Obi at Occupy National Assembly protest in Abuja

Peter Obi Joins Occupy NASS Protest Over E-Transmission Bill

February 9, 2026 0

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Monday joined protesters at the National Assembly complex in Abuja to demand the inclusion of real-time electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria’s amended Electoral [Read More!]

Security operatives deployed after abduction of worshippers in Benue church

Gunmen Abduct Nine Catholic Worshippers In Benue Church Attack

February 9, 2026 0

Gunmen have abducted nine worshippers during a night vigil at Saint John’s Catholic Church in Ojije, Utonkon District of Ado Local Government Area in Benue State, triggering widespread fear and renewed concerns over insecurity in [Read More!]

PRESS RELEASE: Apex Ufia Sociocultural Body Raises SOS Over Escalating Kidnappings in Ado LGA

February 9, 2026 0

The Ufia Development Association (UDA), the apex sociocultural body of the Ufia people, issues this urgent Save-Our-Souls appeal to the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Benue State Government over the worsening security crisis confronting [Read More!]

Ado Local Government Chairman Mourns the Demise of Late Hon. Emmanuel Ajagbo, Urges Lawmakers to Uphold His Legacy

February 8, 2026 0

The Executive Chairman of Ado Local Government Area, Engr. Sunny Oche, has received with profound grief the news of the passing of the immediate past Leader of the Ado Local Government Legislative House, Late Hon. [Read More!]

Plateau anti-human trafficking taskforce during overnight raid in Jos

184 Arrested, Minors Rescued In Plateau Anti-Trafficking Raid

February 8, 2026 0

No fewer than 184 persons have been arrested by the Plateau State Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce following coordinated overnight raids across Jos metropolis and surrounding communities. Several minors and vulnerable individuals were also rescued during the [Read More!]

President Bola Tinubu meeting King Charles III in London

Tinubu to Meet King Charles, Embark on Historic UK State Visit

February 8, 2026 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to embark on a historic state visit to the United Kingdom later this month following a formal invitation from King Charles III. The visit, scheduled for March 18 and [Read More!]

Health workers managing Lassa fever response in Plateau State

Plateau Confirms 11 Lassa Fever Cases, Four Deaths

February 7, 2026 0

Plateau State Government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever affecting seven local government areas, with 11 laboratory-confirmed cases and four deaths recorded since December 2025. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, disclosed [Read More!]

Vice President Kashim Shettima in Kaiama, Kwara State

Shettima Visits Kaiama, Assures Residents of Tinubu’s Commitment to Peace

February 7, 2026 0

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reassured residents of Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara State that President Bola Tinubu is fully committed to restoring peace and stability following the deadly attacks on Woro and Nuku [Read More!]