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Troops thwart bandits’ operation, recover weapons in Benue
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in furtherance of aggressive fighting patrols across the Joint Operations Area have neutralised one suspected bandit and recovered arms, ammunition and
Rivers NDC says deputy gov candidate’s name uploaded on INEC portal
By Daniel Abia The media directorate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rivers State, has debunked the trending report that the name of the Deputy Governorship Candidate, Dr. Mike Barieenee
Uber, Wayve launch London’s first robotaxi service
Uber and British start-up Wayve launched their commercial robotaxi service in London on Thursday, although passengers will still have a human supervisor behind the wheel. “It’s going to be a
NAFDAC orders recall of sachet alcohol drinks below 200ml
*As FG steps up enforcement regulations By Confidence Obiahu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered manufacturers to recall alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets
Filling stations to drop petrol pump prices soon – IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says filling stations across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will begin adjusting petrol pump prices downward in the next few days.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 3, 2026
The naira continued to strengthen against the US dollar on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with the Nigerian currency trading around N1,329 per dollar in the official market while the parallel
Two dead, multiple injured as gunman opens fire in Minneapolis
Two people have died and several more were injured, including three police officers, when a gunman opened fire in the US city of Minneapolis on Wednesday, police said. The suspect
Lagos unveils three-year HIV prevention, treatment strategic plan
By Damilola Samuel Lagos State has unveiled its 2025–2027 HIV Strategic Plan through which it is seeking to strengthen prevention, testing, treatment and care while addressing gaps in its HIV
Police dismiss viral video of officers allegedly fleeing from drone
Osun State Police Command has dismissed claims circulating online that some of its officers ran away from an unverified drone. The command described the claim as misleading, explaining that the
Transporters condemn Uber’s sudden exit from Nigeria, warn Bolt, InDrive
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has condemned Uber’s sudden exit from Nigeria, describing it as unprofessional. AUATON National Spokesperson, Mr Jossy Adaraniwon, alleged that Uber left
