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Benue leaders reject FG ranching plan, demand IDPs’ return
By Peter Duru, Makurdi MAKURDI — The three major socio-cultural organisations in Benue State have rejected the Federal Government’s proposed pilot ranching scheme in the state, insisting that the safe
Troops rescue nine kidnapped victims, foil terrorist attacks in Niger
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued nine kidnapped victims and foiled attempted terrorist attacks on communities in Mariga and Rijau Local Government
Trump confirms release of US missionary kidnapped in Niger
Kevin Rideout, a US missionary who was kidnapped in Niger last year, has been released, President Donald Trump confirmed Friday. The news of the release of Rideout had first been
Osun election: Suspected political thugs attack Aree’s palace
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo With barely 24 hours to the governorship election in Osun State, suspected political thugs have allegedly attacked the palace of the Aree of Iree, Oba Muritala
Meet Nigeria’s Daniel Umemezie, named US national youth poet laureate
Daniel Umemezie has been named the 2026–2027 US National Youth Poet Laureate, becoming the 10th young poet to hold the prestigious title and the second Nigerian-American to receive the honour.
Osun Election: NUJ calls for safety of journalists covering polls
By Enitan Abdultawab The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has urged political parties, security agencies, election officials and other stakeholders to protect journalists covering Saturday’s governorship election.
7 countries that give Nigerians long visitor visas
Every country has different rules governing how long visitors can stay, and some destinations make long-term travel considerably easier than others. While some countries impose strict requirements on tourists, others
Osun election: APC raises alarm over alleged importation of thugs into govt house
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The All Progressives Congress, APC campaign media committee has raised fresh alarm over the importation of political thugs into the government house just less than 24
NUPRC explores crude swap deals to boost supply to local refineries
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Friday disclosed that it is consulting with stakeholders on introducing domestic crude oil and gas swap arrangements to
How to calculate your university admission aggregate score
By Enitan Abdultawab Getting a high JAMB score does not automatically guarantee admission into your preferred university. Many Nigerian universities combine UTME, Post-UTME and, in some cases, O’Level results to
