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Explosions Rock Maiduguri, Multiple Casualties Feared

NewsDeskNgMar 17, 2026March 17, 20260

Explosions at market and hospital areas during evening hours in Maiduguri leave dozens feared dead and scores injured. Multiple explosions struck Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Monday evening, with many people feared killed and several others injured. The explosions, believed to have been caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs)...

Julius Berger demonstrates commitment to CSR as Academy graduates 36

NewsDeskNgMar 13, 2026March 13, 20260

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc Tuesday, proudly demonstrated its unflinching commitment to being socially responsible when the leading engineering construction company’s Academy marked the successful completion of its Batch 2025 Vocational Training Programme with the graduation of 36 trainees across key technical disciplines, including carpentry, masonry, and plumbing. The initiative underscores...

NSCDC Threatens Contractors With Prosecution Over Damage to Abuja Fibre Optic Cables

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2026March 10, 20260

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has threatened to prosecute construction firms and contractors responsible for damaging underground fibre-optic cables in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Corps warned that the continued destruction of the critical communication infrastructure poses serious risks to national security and economic stability. The...

Zulum Unveils Major Infrastructure Projects As World Bank Reaffirms Support for Borno

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2026March 2, 20260

Borno commissions mega schools and road projects as World Bank backs post-conflict reconstruction efforts. Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to post-conflict reconstruction and sustainable development following the commissioning of multiple infrastructure and education projects across the state. The projects were inaugurated by the Nigeria...

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...

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...

NUC Issues 16-Point Guidelines To Curb Misuse Of Honorary Doctorates

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

NUC issues strict 16-point guidelines to curb misuse of honorary doctorates, warning institutions and individuals of sanctions. The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued comprehensive guidelines to regulate the award and use of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigeria, warning that institutions and individuals found violating the rules will face sanctions....

Kano Government Rejects Amnesty International’s Allegations Of Repression

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

Kano government denies Amnesty International’s allegations of repression, while Kwankwasiyya warns of growing intimidation and unlawful detentions. The Kano State Government, has dismissed claims by Amnesty International that it has violated freedom of expression and harassed opposition figures in the state. Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs Ibrahim Waiya, made it clear...

Joje Abebe Fertility Center Denies Social Media Allegations, Says Matter Before Court

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

Joje Abebe Fertility Center has dismissed as false and defamatory a series of allegations circulating on social media against its Chief Medical Director, Dr. John Abebe, and the hospital. In a public statement released by its management, the Abuja-based fertility center said the publications were “deliberately orchestrated and defamatory,” alleging...

Tinubu Urges Senate To Amend Constitution For State Police

NewsDeskNgFeb 26, 2026February 26, 20260

President Tinubu calls for constitutional reform to establish state police, citing rising terrorism and banditry threats across Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has charged the Senate to begin the process of amending the 1999 Constitution to make room for the establishment of state police. According to him, the nation must urgently...