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- Feb 2026February 26, 2026
Fubara appoints new SSG, Chief of Staff
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of Dr. Dagogo…
- February 26, 2026
Five children die of suspected food poisoning in Taraba, eight hospitalized
By Deborah Nnamdi The Taraba State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the death of…
- February 25, 2026
Police arrest man for alleged murder of girlfriend in Abia
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Edward Okorie from Isiugwu,…
- February 25, 2026
Tension rocks ISWAP faction after commander dies by own IED in Borno
Confusion and tension have reportedly engulfed a faction of the Islamic State West Africa…
- February 25, 2026
Fubara pledges cooperation with Rivers assembly as APC wins bye-elections
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed readiness to collaborate with members of the Rivers State…
- February 25, 2026
ICPC denies El-Rufai’s nosebleed claim, says ex-governor stable in custody
By Deborah Nnamdi Officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission…
- February 25, 2026
2026 Budget boost as oil prices rises on U.S.–Iran tensions
Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday as tensions between the United States and Iran…
- February 25, 2026
Fresh Ondo church abduction sparks concerns
Photo: Acting IGP Olatunji Disu The Ondo State Police has confirmed another attack of…
- February 25, 2026
Attack on Obi, Oyegun, others fallout of ADC intra-party crisis – Edo Gov
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has suggested that the recent assault on members of…
- February 25, 2026
El-Rufai arraignment collapses as DSS fails to produce ex-governor
High courtroom drama unfolded on Wednesday as the planned arraignment of former Kaduna Governor…
