The Nigerian Navy said it recovered about 1,600 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during an operation in Rivers. A statement by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho said the recovery was made under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH following intelligence on illegal...
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Nigeria Declares May 1 Public Holiday For Workers
The Nigerian government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day, the interior ministry said on Wednesday. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulating workers across the country on the annual celebration. He commended Nigerian workers for their hard work and...
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Gunmen Kill Benue Community Head, Three Others
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of the District Head of Olegabulu Community in Agatu Local Government Area, Alexander Awodi, by suspected armed herders. Police spokesperson, Edet Udeme, who disclosed this in an interview said the attackers also killed the monarch’s wife, Abigail Awodi, along with two other persons during the attack....