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Troops arrest five in Borno as stray bullet kills 15-yr-old girl

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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested five individuals following a tragic incident in Borno State where a stray bullet claimed the life of a 15-year-old girl in the Gomari area of Maiduguri. The development was confirmed in a statement by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task

Opinion

Constructive and Unbiased Journalism: Tribute to Katsina post @ 10, by Prof. M. K. Othman

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Saddiq Mustapha and Mustapha Saddiq, often mistaken for the same person because of their similar names, are, in fact, two bosom friends. Both were classmates in secondary school but later pursued different tertiary-level programs—Mustapha Saddiq in health sciences and Saddiq Mustapha in agricultural sciences. Twelve years ago, they reunited, driven by shared passion, to

Opinion

From “Anchor” to “Emergency”: Nigeria’s risky agricultural reset, by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE

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Nigeria’s agricultural policy has clearly taken a new direction—from the state-driven, self-sufficiency push under Muhammadu Buhari to the market-led reforms now being pursued by Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The shift may appear logical on paper, but the economic reality tells a different story. The results are becoming harder to ignore—and even harder to defend. Put simply, […]

In Memoriam

Charles Joughin: The Titanic baker who survived against all logic

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Charles Joughin: The Titanic baker who survived against all logic On the fateful night of April 14, 1912, when the Titanic struck the iceberg and chaos engulfed thousands of people, one man decided that if the end was coming, he would at least face it in good spirits. His name was Charles Joughin, the ship’s […]

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Fresh Plateau attack claims four lives in Barkin Ladi, Riyom

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At least four people, including three farmers and a herder, have been killed in renewed attacks across communities in Plateau State, heightening concerns over persistent insecurity in the region. The incidents occurred in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas, just three days after Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited the state following the deadly assault on […]

Opinion

“Buni’s masterstroke in growing APC’s strength Nationwide as two serving members join the Party, by Maji MB

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Like a master builder who refuses to leave any crack unattended, Mai Mala Buni rises beyond routine leadership and steps into a season of renewal, a time to build up, to strengthen, and to move the All Progressives Congress forward with fresh energy. This is not just about holding positions;it is about growing the party, […]

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Stray bullet from suspected cult attack kills young woman in Bayelsa

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A 20-year-old woman identified as Blessing has been killed by a stray bullet during a suspected cult-related attack in Bayelsa State. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, April 2, in Amassoma community, where gunmen reportedly attempted to attack a young man at a laundry shop. According to a police source, the intended target noticed the […]

INTERNATIONAL news

Cmeroon’s President names son Franck as Vice President, hands him key military role

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Paul Biya, Cameroon’s long-serving leader, has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President of the Republic and Head of the Armed Forces, placing him at the heart of the nation’s political and military leadership. The appointment was confirmed in an official presidential decree dated April 4, 2026, which also named Franck Biya as […]

Milestone news

Tinubu approves ₦3.3tn power sector debt Plan to improve electricity supply

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan to clear long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector, in a move aimed at restoring stability and boosting electricity supply nationwide. The approval, announced in a State House statement, forms part of the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme, designed to resolve legacy financial

In Memoriam

Yetunde Holloway: A legacy of service in education and development

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Yetunde Holloway stands as a remarkable figure in Nigeria’s educational history—an educator and administrator whose career helped shape generations of students and contributed to national policy development in education. Born in 1938 at Massey Street Children’s Hospital, Yetunde Holloway hails from Ijebu-Imushin. She was born into the family of Mr and Mrs Philip