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NSCDC Vows to Hunt Down Killers of 8 Officers In Edo
Operatives are combing forests after Friday night's attack on a BUA Cement escort team, which left one Chinese worker abducted.
Delta APC Leaders Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori for 2027
The endorsement came at the launch of the Ukodo Nation Forum in Ughelli, where speakers pledged statewide mobilisation for both leaders.
Peter Obi Cancels Engagements After Doctor’s Advice
Obi said he fell ill in Enugu and will miss weekend engagements at home and abroad while resting.
FG to Clear Backlog of Contractor Payments from Monday
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu brokered the deal after a four-hour Abuja session with contractors, Wale Edun and the Accountant-General.
Oborevwori Demands End to Age Fraud at Youth Games
The governor spoke at the Asaba closing ceremony, where Lagos took first place with 52 gold among 110 medals.
Kidnap Victims Freed After Highway Attack on Benin-Auchi Road
A joint police, vigilante and hunter operation freed 16 passengers seized on Friday; searches continue for others missing.
Gunmen Kill 8 NSCDC Officers, Abduct Chinese at BUA Cement in Edo
The officers were guarding five Chinese expatriates in Okpella when attackers struck on Friday night; four others escaped.
NewsDelta State shuts down six schools over licensing
The schools had been warned to regularise but did not comply, and will stay shut until standards are met.
21-year-old woman arrested for stabbing partner in Delta
Lilian says she stabbed her 34-year-old partner after he beat her with a cane during a breakup quarrel.
Tanker drivers to strike on Monday over CNG truck plans
The union says talks collapsed over non-union recruitment and warns the shutdown could halt petroleum movement and trigger nationwide fuel shortages.
Bayelsa students arrested over assault in viral video
Police say Nancy Wilfred was lured to an Otuoke house and attacked, with three Federal University students held and a fourth fleeing.
Northern Elders Reject State Police, Warn of Political Abuse
The group says governors could target opponents, and urges Tinubu to reform existing forces instead of creating them.
Defence HQ Warns Retired Soldiers Over Protest at Finance Ministry
Major General Markus Kangye says the allowance is paid by the salary structure in force at each soldier's retirement.
Edo Suspends NULGE Elections Over Violent Disruptions
The commission halted voting across all 18 councils after thugs attacked delegates, with fresh dates pending stakeholder consultations.
NRC Halts Port Harcourt–Aba Train Service Over Safety Concerns
Managing director Kayode Opeifa called the shutdown precautionary, with routine maintenance under way and services expected to resume on September 9.
Dangote Warns Truck Operators Over Illegal Use of Logo
The firm plans tighter surveillance with security agencies and legal action, saying only registered vehicles belong to its 12,000-truck fleet.
Police Probe Assault on Teenager in Bayelsa State
Officers are hunting four women over an August attack in Yenagoa, offering ₦2 million for information and urging people to stop sharing the video.
FG Says Non-Oil Revenue Now Makes Up 75% of Nigeria’s Income
Tinubu says ₦20.59 trillion was collected from non-oil sources by August, lifting state allocations past ₦2 trillion in July.