Military Relocates IDPs from Gana Ali, Stadium Camps in Monguno Over Security Concerns

Military Relocates IDPs from Gana Ali, Stadium Camps in Monguno Over Security Concerns

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian military has commenced the relocation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Gana Ali and Stadium camps in Monguno, Borno State, to a Rapid Response IDP camp, citing security concerns and intelligence reports linking the areas to insurgent activities. In a statement issued on April 15, 2026, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Sector 3 Operation Hadin Kai/Multinational Joint Task Force, Lt. Ayodeji Abiodun, […]

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Rain Destroys Wike’s Kugbo Bus Terminal, Raises Concerns Over Infrastructure Quality

By Toffa Momoh I Abuja A severe rainstorm accompanied by strong winds has ravaged the newly constructed Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, just nine months after its inauguration by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. The terminal's roof was torn off, scattering debris across the Nyanya-Keffi Expressway and causing massive traffic congestion. The incident has sparked concerns about the quality of the multi-billion naira project, which was commissioned with […]

April 9, 2026 8

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NiMet workers threaten strike over welfare concerns, issue 14-day ultimatum

Workers under the Nigerian Meteorological Agency have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the agency’s management to address longstanding welfare concerns or face a nationwide industrial action. The unions said this in a letter titled “Failure to respond to lawful and reasonable demands—14 days ultimatum,” which our correspondent obtained on Wednesday. It was signed by Ocheme Abah of the National Union of Air Transport Employees, Sikiru Waheed of the Amalgamated Union […]

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Concerns rise over teaching as over nine million fail UTME in seven years

The poor performance of students at the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination has raised concerns over system issues like unqualified teachers dotting the educational landscape, ‘LAOLU AFOLABI writes About 9.17 million out of a total of 11.9 million candidates who sat the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted by the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board between 2018 and 2024 scored below 200 pass mark. As the average failure rate in the seven years stands at […]

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