Bayelsa Police Arrest Five Over Alleged Murder in Otuoke
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a 38-year-old man identified as Samuel Ofiri, a native of Otuoke community in Ogbia Local Government Area. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, on […]
Terrorists Attack JTF Base in Bauchi, Kill Two Soldiers and Vigilante
Terrorists launched a deadly attack on a Joint Task Force (JTF) base in Gwana District, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, killing two soldiers and a vigilante during a fierce gun battle. The incident, which occurred around 4:32 p.m. on February 22, 2026, also led to the abduction of three residents of the community. […]
NNPC to Begin Export of Cawthorne Crude in March
By Ahmed Yusuf, FCT The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is set to commence exports of a new light, sweet crude grade known as Cawthorne in March 2026, marking another milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing recovery of crude oil production. According to a company spokesperson, the new crude grade will be exported for the […]
BREAKING: President Tinubu Sacks IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Set to Appoint AIG Tunji Disu as Replacement
By Rita Amaechi In a major shake-up within Nigeria’s security architecture, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly relieved Kayode Egbetokun of his duties as Inspector-General of Police (IGP). According to reports, the President directed Egbetokun to step down following a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa on Monday. Sources within the Presidency of Nigeria and the […]
Bayelsa Assembly Confirms Dr. Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has officially confirmed the nomination of Dr. Peter Akpe as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. His confirmation, which followed a unanimous vote by lawmakers, came after thorough deliberation on his credentials and political experience. Dr. Akpe, who previously served as Chief of Staff […]
Prosperity Cup: Bayelsa Government committed to linking local talents to global opportunities ~ SSG
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa The Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government (SSG), Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, has urged grassroots football coaches to approach the game beyond passion and see it as a thriving economic enterprise capable of transforming lives and communities. Speaking in Yenagoa at the official opening of the FC Barcelona/Prosperity Cup International Coaching Clinic, […]
Oando Underwater Gas Pipeline Leakage Persists on Orashi River – EDEN
By Alagoa Morris & Akpotu Ziworitin INTRODUCTION On January 3, 2026, the Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) received a report from a comrade alerting the organization to a suspected gas pipeline leakage belonging to Oando Plc on the Orashi River near Akinima, along the Oshie oilfield line. Despite initial communication challenges and lack of local guidance, […]
The Unfortunate Death of Liberty Kunu and the Unending Cycle of Injustice in Delta State
By Comrade Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen The tragic incident that claimed the life of the late Liberty Kunu and members of his civilian security team is not an isolated occurrence in Delta State. On December 15, 2022, a six-man team of civilian hunters operating under the supervision of the Delta State Police Command was arrested along […]
GOC’s Convoy Foils Deadly Ambush in Kebbi, Neutralizes 5 Terrorists and Seizes Weapons Cache
In a daring military operation, troops of the 8 Division Nigerian Army, under the command of the Major General Bemgha Koughna, successfully repelled a deadly ambush staged by suspected members of the Lakurawa Terrorist Group near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State. The incident occurred while the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector […]
Fire guts Lagos airport old terminal, no one hurt, says FAAN
Fire outbreak has reportedly engulfed the old terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, a facility currently undergoing a multi-billion-naira renovation. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear as of the time of filing this report, but the affected terminal, which is part of the airport’s older infrastructure, is currently being renovated as part of […]