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Troops Arrest Deputy to Notorious Bandit Leader in Gombe

April 17, 2026

Cover Stories Security & Defence

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Troops Arrest Deputy to Notorious Bandit Leader in GombeTroops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected deputy to a notorious bandit leader, known as “Pakapaka,” alongside his wife, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation.Security sources revealed that the suspects are linked to the network of wanted bandit kingpin Kachalla Auta. They were tracked across forest ...

Gunmen Abduct UTME Candidates En Route to Exam in Benue

April 17, 2026

Cover Stories Insecurity

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Gunmen Abduct UTME Candidates En Route to Exam in BenueFresh fears have emerged over the safety of students after gunmen abducted several candidates travelling to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Benue State.The attack occurred late Wednesday ...

FG Cuts Import Duties on Key Goods Amid Inflation Pressure: Will It Really Ease the Cost of Living?

April 16, 2026

Cover Stories Economic Policy Government

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FG Cuts Import Duties on Key Goods Amid Inflation Pressure: Will It Really Ease the Cost of Living?The Federal Government has approved a reduction in import duties on key categories of goods, including mass transit buses, electric vehicles, agricultural inputs, ...

Police Assure Safety Ahead of 2026 JAMB Exams, Dismiss Insecurity Reports

April 16, 2026

Cover Stories Security & Defence

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Police Assure Safety Ahead of 2026 JAMB Exams, Dismiss Insecurity ReportsThe Nigeria Police Force has reassured the public of adequate security arrangements ahead of the 2026 examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, dismissing circulating reports suggesting insecurity ...

Foreign Diplomats Attend ADC Convention Amid INEC Absence

April 16, 2026

Cover Stories Politics

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Foreign Diplomats Attend ADC Convention Amid INEC AbsenceRepresentatives of the British High Commission were present at the national convention of the African Democratic Congress in Abuja, despite the absence of officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission.The convention, organised by ...

Atiku Signals Final Presidential Bid Ahead of 2027

April 16, 2026

Cover Stories Politics

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Atiku Signals Final Presidential Bid Ahead of 2027Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has indicated that the 2027 election will likely mark his final attempt at Nigeria’s presidency, drawing a line under a political ambition that has spanned more than three ...

Rising Waters, Rising Risks: Nigeria Faces Widespread Flood Threat in 2026

April 16, 2026

Cover Stories Weather Forecast

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Rising Waters, Rising Risks: Nigeria Faces Widespread Flood Threat in 2026Nigeria is once again on the brink of a major environmental and humanitarian challenge, as the Federal Government warns that much of the country could face significant flooding in 2026. ...

Rising Prices, Shrinking Lives: The Human Cost of Inflation in Nigeria

April 16, 2026

Cover Stories Economy

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Rising Prices, Shrinking Lives: The Human Cost of Inflation in NigeriaNigeria’s inflation crisis is no longer just an economic statistic—it is a daily, lived reality reshaping how millions survive. With food prices climbing, transportation costs surging, and basic services becoming ...