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Friday, 06 November, 2026

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In a major move to fortify regional security and safeguard critical infrastructure, Delta State is preparing to host a newly established Air Defense Regiment under the Nigerian Army’s 83 Division. The deployment will see an initial contingent of approximately 300 Read more…


A helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) executed a planned precautionary landing in the Utur Tse-Igboji community of Makurdi, Benue State, shortly after completing an air support operation targeting kidnapping networks in the region. ​The aircraft was returning Read more…


The Federal High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory has admitted Mr. Arinze Nwogba to bail set at ₦50 million, following allegations surrounding his involvement in a fraud scheme where he allegedly posed as the Registrar of the Joint Read more…


The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Senator David Mark, has warned that the party will comply with electoral rules but will resist any attempt to manipulate the 2027 general elections or rig it out of the contest. ​ Read more…


In a major breakthrough, a joint security team comprising officers from the Nigerian Military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and one civilian abducted Read more…


The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State has confirmed an attack by suspected political thugs on its candidates and campaign team in Igueben Local Government Area on Tuesday. ​In an exclusive telephone interview with South South Echoes, the Edo Read more…


An Abuja-based civil society organisation, the Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA), has offered clarification regarding controversial public statements made by the Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarrett Tenebe. The group insists that his Read more…


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Justice Inyang Ekwo to dismiss an application by former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, which seeks to tender proof of her acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court in London. ​In its further Read more…


The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Segun Aina, has shed light on the motivation behind introducing a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) testing location in Canada. ​As South South Echoes previously reported, the exam body Read more…


​Ahead of the upcoming 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published details on voter registration statistics across the country.​ Speaking during a World Press Conference in Abuja on Tuesday, INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan outlined the Read more…