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News Nigeria: Families of missing Ebonyi engineers petition Tinubu, seek update on investigation

Published on: Friday 27 March 2026
News source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/nigeria/families-of-missing-ebonyi-engineers-petition-tinubu-seek-update-on-investigation/ar-AA1Zxgm6

More than three years after five construction engineers went missing in Ebonyi, their families have intensified calls for justice, petitioning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what they describe as ...

News Nigeria: Peter Ozuma emerges AA Chairman in Ebonyi after peaceful congress

Published on: Saturday 28 March 2026
News source: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/28/peter-ozuma-emerges-aa-chairman-in-ebonyi-after-peaceful-congress/

The new leadership has emerged for the Action Alliance, AA, in Ebonyi State, with Ozuma Peter Ozuma elected as state chairman following a peaceful and ...

News Nigeria: ‘How car stolen in Benue in 2015 was recovered in Ebonyi 11 years after’

Published on: Saturday 28 March 2026
News source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/03/28/how-car-stolen-in-benue-in-2015-was-recovered-in-ebonyi-11-years-after/

Reacting to the development, the Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, described the recovery as a testament to the effectiveness of the NVIS in safeguarding ...

News Nigeria: Remapping for peace: Exposing the true crisis in the Benue state of Nigeria

Published on: Thursday 19 March 2026
Remapping for peace: Exposing the true crisis in the Benue state of Nigeria
News source: https://cruxnow.com/church-in-africa/2026/03/remapping-for-peace-exposing-the-true-crisis-in-the-benue-state-of-nigeria

What began decades ago as disputes between farmers and herders in Nigeria’s Benue State has evolved into a complex security crisis characterized by banditry and terrorism.

News Nigeria: Unpacking the political complexities of the Benue killings in Nigeria

Published on: Thursday 26 March 2026
Unpacking the political complexities of the Benue killings in Nigeria
News source: https://globalvoices.org/2026/03/26/unpacking-the-political-complexities-to-the-benue-killings-in-nigeria/

What we are dealing with here in Benue is a calculated, well planned, full-scale genocidal invasion and land grabbing campaign by Herder terrorists and bandits, which ... is worsening every year.

News Nigeria: Nigeria urged to adopt innovative, efficient approaches to resource management

Published on: Saturday 21 March 2026
Nigeria urged to adopt innovative, efficient approaches to resource management
News source: https://businessday.ng/life/article/nigeria-urged-to-adopt-innovative-efficient-approaches-to-resource-management/

Rose Ndong, president of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society made the call ahead of the 262nd council meeting of the society...

News Nigeria: Prioritize implementation of WASH projects – PPDF urges Akwa lbom, Cross River govts

Published on: Sunday 22 March 2026
Prioritize implementation of WASH projects – PPDF urges Akwa lbom, Cross River govts
News source: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/22/prioritize-implementation-of-wash-projects-ppdf-urges-akwa-lbom-cross-river-govts/

As Nigeria joins the commemoration of 2026 World Water Day, WWD, a civil society organisation, Peace Point Development Foundation, PPDF, has urged Akwa ...

News Nigeria: Police recover meth, firearms in separate Akwa Ibom raids

Published on: Sunday 22 March 2026
Police recover meth, firearms in separate Akwa Ibom raids
News source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/03/22/police-recover-meth-firearms-in-separate-akwa-ibom-raids/

The police spokesperson said the command remained committed to eradicating criminal elements, intensifying action against illegal firearms and substance abuse ...

News Nigeria: Boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Niger state and at least 25 people feared dead, authorities say

Published on: Saturday 26 July 2025
Boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Niger state and at least 25 people feared dead, authorities say
News source: https://thegrio.com/2025/07/27/boat-capsizes-in-nigerias-niger-state-and-at-least-25-people-feared-dead-authorities-say/

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A boat transporting passengers to a market in north-central Nigeria capsized, killing at least 25 people, authorities said Sunday. The accident happened Saturday near Gumu ...

News Nigeria: Dankwambo represents Nigerian senate at NXT summit in India

Published on: Wednesday 18 March 2026
Dankwambo represents Nigerian senate at NXT summit in India
News source: https://www.thecable.ng/dankwambo-represents-nigerian-senate-at-nxt-summit-in-india/

Ibrahim Dankwambo, senator representing Gombe north, attended the NXT Summit in New Delhi, India, as a representative of the Nigerian Senate.

News Nigeria: Anambra holds inter-denominational service ahead of Soludo’s inauguration

Published on: Monday 16 March 2026
Anambra holds inter-denominational service ahead of Soludo’s inauguration
News source: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/864560-anambra-holds-inter-denominational-service-ahead-of-soludos-inauguration.html

The service, which was held at the International Convention Centre, was also part of the activities lined up for Mr Soludo’s inauguration for his second tenure, scheduled for 17 March. The News Agency ...

News Nigeria: Seven-bedroom building damaged by fire in Taraba

Published on: Saturday 14 March 2026
Seven-bedroom building damaged by fire in Taraba
News source: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/14/seven-bedroom-building-damaged-by-fire-in-taraba/

The timely intervention of firefighters prevented a weekend fire outbreak from spreading to nearby buildings in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State. The ...

News Nigeria: NSCDC arrests scrap dealer for alleged cable vandalism in Jigawa

Published on: Monday 09 March 2026
NSCDC arrests scrap dealer for alleged cable vandalism in Jigawa
News source: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/09/nscdc-arrests-scrap-dealer-for-alleged-cable-vandalism-in-jigawa/

Jigawa State Command, has arrested a 50-year-old scrap dealer for allegedly vandalising electrical cables in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations ...

News Nigeria: Jigawa explains how it protects farmers, targeting 50% of rice, wheat supply

Published on: Tuesday 10 March 2026
Jigawa explains how it protects farmers, targeting 50% of rice, wheat supply
News source: https://businessday.ng/news/article/jigawa-explains-how-it-protects-farmers-targeting-50-of-rice-wheat-supply/

The Jigawa State Government has launched several initiatives to safeguard farmers from climate, market, and security challenges. These...

News Nigeria: Islamic militants abduct more than 300 people in northeastern Nigeria, officials say

Published on: Friday 06 March 2026
Islamic militants abduct more than 300 people in northeastern Nigeria, officials say
News source: https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-borno-state-militant-attack-a7f5f647c4a7c9d23120e051aa69d099

Local officials say Islamic militants attacked a town in northeastern Nigeria, abducting more than 300 people, including women and children.

News Nigeria: Police heighten vigilance in Plateau over Iran, middle east tensions

Published on: Monday 02 March 2026
Police heighten vigilance in Plateau over Iran, middle east tensions
News source: https://businessday.ng/news/article/police-heighten-vigilance-in-plateau-over-iran-middle-east-tensions/

The Plateau State Police Command has reassured residents of sustained security vigilance amid evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle...

News Nigeria: Plateau businesses crippled on insecurity

Published on: Monday 02 March 2026
Plateau businesses crippled on insecurity
News source: https://businessday.ng/news/article/plateau-businesses-crippled-on-insecurity/

In Plateau State, rising insecurity is crippling agriculture, destroying businesses and deepening uncertainty among residents, as farmers...

News Nigeria: Police arrest 286 criminal suspects in Ondo, recover 75 exhibits

Published on: Friday 27 February 2026
Police arrest 286 criminal suspects in Ondo, recover 75 exhibits
News source: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-286-criminal-suspects-in-ondo-recover-75-exhibits/

Ondo State Police Command arrested 286 criminal suspects for kidnapping, robbery, and murder between Jan-Mar 2026. 75 exhibits were recovered.