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The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 05 > nimasa-hydrography-agency-strengthen-collaboration-on-maritime-safety

NIMASA, hydrography agency strengthen collaboration on maritime safety

3+ hour, 48+ min ago  (156+ words) Fadahunsi commended NIMASA for its ongoing partnership with the National Hydrographic Agency, assuring sustained cooperation in the provision of hydrographic services to the maritime sector. He said promoting locally produced nautical charts and hydrographic tools would strengthen maritime safety, security…...

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The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 05 > ebola-nigeria-strengthens-nationwide-surveillance-amid-regional-outbreak

Ebola: Nigeria strengthens nationwide surveillance amid regional outbreak

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (426+ words) LAGOS " The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has intensified nationwide surveillance and emergency preparedness measures following renewed Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a confirmed imported case in Uganda, raising fresh concerns…...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 05 > diverse-automobile-hub-unveils-tech-driven-automotive-centre-in-benin

Diverse automobile hub unveils tech-driven automotive centre in Benin

3+ hour, 12+ min ago  (318+ words) BENIN CITY " A new chapter in automobile technology and clean energy transportation is set to begin in Edo State as Diverse Autocare Centre has announced plans for the unveiling of its newly developed Diverse Automobile Hub and CNG Conversion Centre…...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 05 > edo-dg-apc-leaders-commend-voting-process-as-omosede-wins-primary-election

Edo DG, APC Leaders Commend Voting Process, as Omosede wins Primary Election

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (322+ words) Omosede, the incumbent legislator representing Ovia Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives was declared winner at the Iguobazuwa Toqn Hall collation Centre haven polled a total of number of 11, 568 votes to win her opponent, Hon. Sunday Eghe Osazewinde with…...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 05 > inec-confirms-receipt-of-membership-registers-from-all-22-political-parties

INEC Confirms Receipt of Membership Registers from All 22 Political Parties

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (273+ words) INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria have successfully submitted their membership registers in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. In a statement issued…...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 05 > apc-primaries-police-arrest-10-as-hoodlums-attack-voters-in-alimosho-disrupt-election

APC primaries: Police arrest 10 as hoodlums attack voters in Alimosho, disrupt election

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (222+ words) The incident, which occurred on Onilewura Street, Liasu Road, on Saturday, caused panic among party members and residents as hoodlums stormed the venue, shooting sporadically. The incident disrupted the process, forcing voters and party officials to flee for safety. Several…...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 05 > okpebholo-assures-new-igp-of-support-calls-for-stronger-security-collaboration-in-edo-as-disu-visits-government-house

Okpebholo Assures New IGP of Support, Calls for Stronger Security Collaboration in Edo as Disu Visits Government House

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (654+ words) Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Rilwan Disu, on a courtesy visit to Government House, Benin City, during the IGP's official visit to Police formations in Edo State. Courtesy: Government House, Benin City....

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 05 > edo-security-squad-arrests-12-suspected-cultists-seals-alleged-initiation-centres-in-benin

Edo Security Squad Arrests 12 Suspected Cultists, Seals Alleged Initiation Centres in Benin

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (441+ words) Men of the Special Security Squad, "Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers," in Edo State have arrested 12 suspected cultists and sealed two apartments allegedly used for cult initiations during coordinated raids across several hotspots in Benin City. The operation followed…...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 05 > tinubu-backs-nigerias-hosting-of-caf-congress-awards

Tinubu backs Nigeria's hosting of CAF congress, awards

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (89+ words) The Nigerian Observer "President Bola Tinubu (second from right) in a handshake with CAF President Motsepe (third from right), while Mrs Odumegwu-Ojukwu (right), Gusau (third from left), Pinnick (second from left) and Samson Adamu (left) Tinubu backs Nigeria's hosting of…...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 05 > edo-police-introduce-new-anti-crime-tactical-unit

Edo Police introduce new anti-crime tactical unit

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1051+ words) " Edo Security Squad arrests 12 suspected cultists, seals alleged initiation centres in Benin BENIN CITY " The Edo State Police Command has unveiled a new specialised tactical formation known as the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), tasked with tackling kidnapping, armed robbery…...