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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...

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...

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...

Otti: EFCC Probing Alleged N10bn Abia Airport Fraud Under Ikpeazu

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

Governor Otti says anti-graft agency is investigating funds spent for non-existent airport under former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s administration. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating the alleged misappropriation of N10 billion purportedly spent for a non-existent Abia Airport by the...

Insecurity: Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Convenes Emergency Security Meeting After Fresh Attacks

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

Governor Dauda Lawal has ordered urgent review of security framework following deadly bandit assault in Anka LGA.In his resolve to end the insecurity affecting Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal at the weekend convened an emergency security meeting with all heads of security agencies and relevant stakeholders in the state.The emergency...

Umahi: No Distraction Will Stop Me From Serving God, Tinubu, Nigerians

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

David Umahi has dismissed allegations against him, insists ongoing court case will not derail infrastructure mandate.The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has vowed that no distractions would stop him from fulfilling the mandate of serving God, President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians. The minister made the declaration on Saturday at...

Tinubu Hails Lebara Nigeria Launch As Boost To Digital Economy

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

President Tinubu says Lebara telecom firm’s entry signals investor confidence and strengthens Nigeria’s technology-driven growth. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the official launch of Lebara Nigeria, describing the development as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy and its growing status as a leading technology and investment...

Bauchi Governor Donates N50m, Food To Displaced Persons Following Bandit Attacks

NewsDeskNgFeb 28, 2026February 28, 20260

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed provides N50 million and relief supplies to IDPs after deadly bandit incursions. Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdukadir Mohammed, has announced donation of the sum of N50 million as a palliative for thousands of people who have been displaced by the activities of armed bandits from...

FG Blames Nationwide Power Cuts On Severe Gas Supply Shortages

NewsDeskNgFeb 28, 2026February 28, 20260

NISO says thermal plants receive only 43% of required gas, forcing Discos to ration electricity and implement load shedding nationwide. The federal government has again blamed the ongoing nationwide rationing of electricity by Distribution Companies (Discos) on severe gas supply constraints to Nigeria’s roughly 20 thermal power plants. Although a...

Tinubu Urges House To Amend Constitution For State Police

NewsDeskNgFeb 28, 2026February 28, 20260

Tinubu calls for urgent constitutional reform to establish state police, insists safeguards must prevent abuse of decentralised security powers. President Bola Tinubu on Friday night urged members of the House of Representatives to urgently consider constitutional amendments that would pave the way for the establishment of state police. He stressed...