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Correctional Service Clarifies Position In Dispute With Activists Over Ohiri’s Remand

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2026March 2, 20260

NCoS says officers acted on valid court order, denies forgery claims amid confrontation at court and hospital. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has defended its handling of the remand of Tracynither Nicholas Ohiri, following a confrontation with individuals described as civil society actors at a Magistrate Court in Abuja. In...

Nigeria Poised For AI Leadership As Education Stakeholders Push Data-Driven Reform

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2026March 2, 20260

Experts say fixing data governance and institutional gaps is key to unlocking Nigeria’s AI potential in education. Nigeria could position itself as a continental leader in artificial intelligence if it strengthens data governance and institutional readiness, stakeholders declared at a high-level policy workshop in Abuja focused on modernising school administration...

NSCDC Mourns Female Officer Who Died During Training Simulation In Abuja

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2026March 2, 20260

NSCDC pledges investigation and support for family after officer dies during tactical rescue simulation exercise in Abuja. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Assistant Superintendent of Corps Ogbodo Ene Victoria, who died following an accident during a tactical simulation exercise...

ECOWAS Warns Gulf Escalation Could Trigger Economic Shockwaves Across West Africa

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2026March 2, 20260

Prolonged Gulf conflict may worsen inflation, disrupt trade routes and deepen food insecurity across West Africa. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed deep concern over escalating hostilities in the Gulf region, warning that a prolonged conflict could unleash far-reaching economic and security consequences for West Africa...

PIA: NUPRC Incorporates 155 Host Community Trusts Across Niger Delta

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2026March 2, 20260

NUPRC reports progress in PIA implementation as host communities demand share of 13% oil derivation funds. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has incorporated 155 Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) across oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta as part of the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The...

Four Killed In Katsina Ramadan Alms Distribution Stampede

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2026March 2, 20260

Four persons died after a crowd surge during Ramadan charity distribution in Katsina, police confirm investigation underway. Four people have lost their lives in a stampede that occurred during the distribution of Ramadan alms at Kofar Guga Quarters in Katsina metropolis. The tragic incident happened on Friday at about 9:00...

Dunamis Founders Honoured by FRSC, Donate Patrol Vehicle to Aid Emergency Services

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2026March 2, 20260

The Senior Pastors of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Enenche, and wife Dr Mrs Becky Enenche on Sunday donated a patrol vehicle to the Federal Road Safety Corps and Nigerian fire service operating along Airport Road in Lugbe, Abuja. The gesture formed part of the church’s continued commitment to supporting...

Trump Confirms Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei and 40 Iranian Leaders Killed In US-Israel Airstrikes

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

Trump confirms the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei and 40 Iranian leaders killed in US-Israel strikes. United States President Donald Trump, on Saturday confirmed that the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and 40 top military and civilian leaders were killed in the airstrikes launched by the US and...

Lassa Fever Claims 10 Health Workers In Benue

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

Benue state has confirmed the death of 10 health workers following an outbreak of Lassa fever. The Benue State Government has confirmed the death of 10 health workers following an outbreak of Lassa fever, with 45 cases testing positive out of 250 suspected infections recorded across the state. The state’s...

JAMB Probes AI-Driven Syndicate Over 2026 UTME Registration Sabotage

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

JAMB has opened an investigation into a syndicate allegedly using AI to subvert the registration process for the 2026 UTME. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has opened an investigation into members of a syndicate allegedly using artificial intelligence to subvert the registration process for this year’s Unified Tertiary...

NUJ FCT, Chinese Cultural Centre Deepen Media–Cultural Partnership in Abuja

Nigerian Army Honours 18 Retired Generals with Pulling-Out Parade, Gala Night in Benin

Wike Says PDP Reconciliation Will Continue Beyond National Convention

Correctional Service Clarifies Position In Dispute With Activists Over Ohiri’s Remand

Nigeria Poised For AI Leadership As Education Stakeholders Push Data-Driven Reform

NSCDC Mourns Female Officer Who Died During Training Simulation In Abuja

ECOWAS Warns Gulf Escalation Could Trigger Economic Shockwaves Across West Africa

PIA: NUPRC Incorporates 155 Host Community Trusts Across Niger Delta

Four Killed In Katsina Ramadan Alms Distribution Stampede

Dunamis Founders Honoured by FRSC, Donate Patrol Vehicle to Aid Emergency Services

Trump Confirms Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei and 40 Iranian Leaders Killed In US-Israel Airstrikes

Lassa Fever Claims 10 Health Workers In Benue

JAMB Probes AI-Driven Syndicate Over 2026 UTME Registration Sabotage