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The AUTHORITY NEWSPAPERS is published BY AUTHORITY MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS LIMITED with headquarters in Abuja - FCT. Our vision is to be the best newspaper in Nigeria and one of the best in Africa; operating as a viable business and serving the best interests of the citizens as the watchdog of the nation and defender of Nigeria's nascent DEMOCRACY. Founded 1st August 2015

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Troops arrest two suspects over suspected illegal petroleum products in Rivers

AuthorApril 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Civilian Intervention Battalion VIII have arrested two suspects for allegedly conveying suspected illegally refined petroleum products in...

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Governor Diri Dismisses Critics, Says ‘Evil Prayers’ Against Bayelsa Projects Will Fail

AuthorApril 16, 2026April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has responded to critics of his administration, declaring that attempts to undermine his government through what he described as...

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Senate gives NNPCL April 29 deadline to account for N210trn, summons Kyari, Ojulari

AuthorApril 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

From left Senator Abdul Ningi, Senator Osita Izunaso and Chairman Senate Committee on Public Account Senator Aliyu Wadada, during a press briefing on the non-appearance...

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Troops wipe out bandit enclaves in Bauchi forest operation

AuthorApril 16, 2026April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

By Chuks Oyema-Aziken Nigerian Army troops have intensified offensive operations in Bauchi State, overrunning multiple bandit camps and dismantling key logistics networks in a sustained...

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Orderly start as 2026 UTME kicks off in Abuja CBT centres

AuthorApril 16, 2026April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

By Felix Khanoba The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began on Thursday, April 16, across Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in Abuja, with candidates demonstrating...

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Over 800 SGU medical students clinch US residency placements in 2026 Match

AuthorApril 16, 2026April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

More than 800 students and alumni of St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine have, so far, secured residency positions across the United States in...

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Any ambition against Senator Nwoko’s second term is selfish, unnecessary —APC chieftain

AuthorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

As Senator Ned Nwoko positions for a return to the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described...

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Troops storm bandits’ hideout, rescue kidnap victims in Benue crackdown

AuthorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

By Chuks Oyema-Aziken Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have rescued two kidnapped victims in a decisive early-morning offensive in Benue State, reinforcing intensified efforts to...

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Tears, gun salutes as Nigeria honours fallen General, Soldiers in Maiduguri

AuthorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

By Chuks Oyema-Aziken Nigeria on Wednesday paid a solemn and emotional tribute to its fallen heroes as Late Brigadier General Omo Braimo, Captain Ismail, and...

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Insecurity: U.S. lawmaker calls for Matawalle’s removal as Defence Minister

AuthorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A member of the Florida House of Representatives, Kimberly Daniels, has released a comprehensive assessment raising concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, particularly attacks targeting...