Tollgates of Fears: How Nigeria’s Checkpoints Turn Security into a Daily Tax
On a humid morning along the Nyanya–Keffi road in Abuja, traffic slows not from accidents but from the routine presence of a police checkpoint,…
Month: April 2026
Bandits Issue Ultimatum, Force Mass Displacement in Katsina Communities
KATSINA, Nigeria – Panic grips communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State after suspected bandits issue a six-day ultimatum demanding livestock, triggering…
FG Targets Terror Financing, Freezes Assets of 48 Suspects Nationwide
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government orders the freezing of assets linked to 48 individuals and entities accused of financing terrorism, intensifying efforts to…
Solar Power Boosts Healthcare Delivery in Rivers, Akwa Ibom Communities
ABUJA, Nigeria – Reliable electricity is transforming primary healthcare delivery in parts of Nigeria, as solar-powered systems improve maternal care, immunisation and emergency response…
Lagos Warns as Lassa Fever Cases Surge, Death Toll Rises Nationwide
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State raises alarm over a worsening Lassa fever outbreak, with more than 660 confirmed cases and 167 deaths recorded across…
Police Arrest Suspects Over Traffic Offences, Officer Abduction in Ondo
AKURE, Nigeria – The Ondo State Police Command arrests multiple suspects linked to traffic violations, assault and the abduction of a traffic officer in…
Women Drive Disease Detection, Boost Vaccination Response Across Nigeria
KEFFI, Nigeria – Women health workers are leading Nigeria’s frontline response to disease outbreaks, improving early detection, vaccination coverage and community trust in health…
Kwara Sets Up Security Panel as Bandit Attacks Intensify
ILORIN, Nigeria – Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq establishes a high-level security committee to tackle rising banditry and kidnappings following deadly attacks in parts…
Jobberman Empowers 400 Women, Persons with Disabilities in Katsina
KATSINA, Nigeria – Jobberman Nigeria, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, empowers over 400 women and persons with disabilities through a skills and inclusion…
NBA Donates Relief Materials to Sokoto IDPs, Seeks Camp Upgrades
SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sokoto chapter, distributes relief materials to internally displaced persons (IDPs), urging governments to improve living conditions…