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Terrorists Kill 20 In Niger, Dozens In Kebbi As Attacks Spread Across Communities

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

Coordinated attacks by terrorists in Niger and Kebbi leave dozens dead, displacing residents across communities. Terrorists have reportedly killed at least 20 people in several communities in Niger State and dozens more in Kebbi State, in a wave of attacks that has forced residents to flee their homes. According to...

Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi Lead Abuja Protest Against INEC Derecognition Of ADC

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

Opposition leaders rally at INEC headquarters, condemning ADC derecognition and alleging bias threatening Nigeria’s democratic process and institutions. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, alongside David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, on Tuesday led a protest tagged ‘Occupy INEC’ in Abuja....

Governor Umar Namadi @63: A Life of Purpose, A Legacy of Inclusive Leadership

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

By Yunusa Hamza (Tafidan Farin Dutse) At sixty-three, Governor Umar Namadi stands not merely as a public office holder, but as a compelling symbol of purposeful leadership, moral clarity, and people-centred governance. His life journey was rooted in discipline, shaped by service, and guided by integrity which offers both inspiration...

Powering the Dreams of Young Nigerians — See Why Everyone Is Buying the itel City 200

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

In a fast-paced digital world where smartphones are more than just communication tools, young Nigerians are seeking devices that match their ambition, hustle, and lifestyle. Enter the itel City 200 — a game-changing smartphone that is quickly becoming the go-to choice for value-driven consumers across the country. Built for the...

2027: PNT Asks Nigerians To Re-elect Tinubu For More Transformation

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

A group under the auspices ofProgressives Network for Tinubu (PNT), has urged Nigerians to ensure the continuity of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration beyond 2027. According to PNT, it is time for citizens to be part of the process of building a country they all can be proud of by...

Earn Your Rank, 4 Brigade Commander Tells Newly Promoted Officers

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

The Commander, 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, on Tuesday decorated five newly promoted senior officers and charged them to justify their elevation through renewed dedication, loyalty and service to the nation. The officers, elevated from the rank of Major to Lieutenant Colonel, were decorated at a...

World Bank Urges Nigeria To Save Oil Windfall, Rebuild Buffers Amid Inflation Risks

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

World Bank advises Nigeria to save oil windfall, rebuild buffers, curb inflation, warns of worsening child development crisis. The World Bank has prescribed some policy responses for Nigeria in the wake of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including fiscal discipline, rebuilding fiscal buffers, and saving from the oil...

Afreximbank Unveils $10bn Emergency Facility To Shield Africa, Caribbean From Gulf Crisis Shock

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

Afreximbank launches $10bn facility to support imports, stabilise currencies and help economies weather Middle East crisis disruptions. The African Export-Import Bank has approved a $10 billion emergency facility aimed at cushioning African and Caribbean economies from the widening economic fallout of the escalating Middle East conflict, as concerns mount over...

Peter Obi Questions Repeated N3.3trn Power Debt Approvals, Demands Transparency From FG

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

Peter Obi queries repeated power debt approvals, demands accountability as electricity supply worsens despite trillions spent over years Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi`, has questioned the federal government’s repeated approval of multi-trillion-naira interventions in the power sector, describing the development as a reflection of deeper...

Access Bank Commends Ogun’s Investor-Friendly Policies, Backs Gateway Airport Project

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

Access Bank praises Ogun policies, backs airport project, highlights role of partnerships in driving investment and long-term economic growth. The Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has commended the Ogun State Government for creating a business-friendly environment that continues to attract investors. Ogbonna gave the commendation during...