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Gunmen Abduct 15 Travellers on Utonkon–Okpoga Road in Benue

Gunmen have kidnapped 15 passengers along the Utonkon–Okpoga Road in Benue State, local sources confirmed. Jude Onwe, a youth leader in Utonkon district, narrated that the incident occurred while a commercial bus carrying 16 passengers was traveling from Utonkon to Okpoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area. Details of the attackers and the current whereabouts of

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Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye Says She Has No Regrets Over Removal from Office

Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has said she harbours no regrets over her removal from office, maintaining that President Bola Tinubu could not have deliberately acted to hurt her. Speaking on the development, Kennedy-Ohanenye stated that although she was not the President, she remained committed to ensuring that nothing improper occurred within the

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Oil and Gas General

Dangote Refinery Cuts PMS Gantry Price by N25 Per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has reduced the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N25 per litre, according to a notice issued to marketers by its Group Commercial Operations Department. The reduction, which takes immediate effect, brings the ex-depot price down from N799 to N774 per litre. The development is expected to

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Community General

Southern Nigeria Monarchs Pay Condolence Visit to Family of Late King Jaja of Opobo

Over ten monarchs under the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council have paid a condolence visit to the family of the late King Jaja of Opobo and former Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Highness Dandeson Douglas Jaja. The traditional rulers described the late monarch as a rare symbol of unity, wisdom,

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FRSC Warns Motorists Against One-Way Driving on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists, including drivers of security and government vehicles, against driving against traffic on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, stressing that offenders will face penalties as repair works continue on the Kara Bridge section of the road. The Lagos Sector Commander of the FRSC, Kehinde Hamzat, issued the warning while

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Technology General

Nigerian Fintechs Increasingly Turn to Artificial Intelligence to Boost Operations

By Paul Chimodo Nigerian financial technology companies are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to tackle operational challenges, improve security, and enhance customer engagement. The move reflects a shift from experimentation to practical applications that strengthen business processes and service delivery. Fraud detection remains the most common use of AI, with many fintechs deploying tools to identify

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Technology General

Nigeria Begins Historic Review of Telecoms Policy to Improve Connectivity, Competition

By Paul Chimodo The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the first comprehensive review of the National Telecommunications Policy in more than two decades, a major step towards modernising the country’s telecom sector and expanding digital access nationwide. The review, led by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications, Innovation

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Religion General

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Violent Attacks in Nigeria, Calls for Protection of Citizens

Pope Leo XIV has condemned the recent wave of violent attacks across Nigeria, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives and urging authorities to take decisive action to protect citizens. The Pope’s statement follows a series of deadly incidents in several parts of the country, with Kwara State witnessing the most devastating attack. Between

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General

Senate Schedules Emergency Plenary Session for February 10

The Senate will hold an emergency plenary session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. In a notice sent to lawmakers, the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, directed all senators to convene at the National Assembly complex on the instruction of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Odo urged full attendance at the emergency sitting.

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Environment General

Tai Youth Allege Selective Employment in HYPREP Recruitment

Some youths from Tai Local Government Area have raised concerns over alleged selective employment practices by the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP. The youths accused HYPREP of favouring individuals with political connections and influential godfathers in its recruitment, employment, and skills acquisition programmes. Those from Koroma, Bunu, and Norwa communities who spoke to our reporter

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