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Former COAS Yusuf Buratai calls for use of snakes in training for courage and youth inclusiveness in the fight against insurgency.

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Buratai makes case for snakes, youth inclusiveness in fight against insecurity

"If we do not reach out to our young people, we leave them to be recruited by criminal gangs or…
VP Kashim Shettima , APC governors pay sympathy visit to Katsina governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda over recent accident involving his convoy

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Accident: Shettima, APC governors sympathise with Radda

Governor Radda, who appeared in high spirits, deeply appreciated the visit. He described it as a warm gesture that reflects…
Nigeria presents its Third Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on SDGs

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Nigeria presents 3rd Voluntary National Review on SDGs at UN High-Level Political Forum

The presentation reaffirms Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate with global partners, leverage innovation, and deepen multisectoral coordination to accelerate progress as…
PDP founding fathers advise the party to present a candidate from the Southern part of the country as its presidential candidate in 2027

Headlines, Politics

2027 presidency: Founding fathers seek southern candidate for PDP victory

Gana said that such a strategy would not only ensure victory at the polls, but promote justice, fairness and equity.
EFCC arrests 25 students of Bayero University Kano (BUK) for alleged involvement in internet fraud in a sting operation in Kano.

Metro

25 BUK students arrested for internet fraud

Items recovered during the operation include, mobile phones, laptops, internet routers and one Honda Accord car,” he said.
NAFDAC

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NAFDAC speaks on viral audio claiming shutdown of Tummy Tummy noodles factory

The individual who made these claims also falsely stated they were working in collaboration with NAFDAC and mentioned the presence…
WFP stressed that adequate funding is vital for operations to improve food security across West and Central Africa.

News, World News

WFP seeks $130m to sustain emergency food assistance in Northeast Nigeria

Velden added that while WFP has been able to hold hunger at bay across northern Nigeria in the first half…
Nasarawa govt vows decisive action against emerging security threats after recent attacks in areas like Keana and Lafia area of the state

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Nasarawa governor reacts to alleged complicity in Benue killings

Prof. Gundu in a viral video was heard saying that the Nasarawa State governor of “Masking the killings in Benue…
Police say three teenagers lost their lives in drowning incident while swimming in a river at Jinkiri Village, in Bauchi LGA of Bauchi State.

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3 Bauchi teenagers die swimming in Jinkiri River

They were examined and confirmed dead at the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, before being released to their families for burial in…
SSAP-SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire leads the Nigerian delegation to the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF).

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SDGs: Orelope-Adefulire presents Nigeria’s statement at UN HLPF

This year’s forum also marked a decade of Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs), with Nigeria presenting its third VNR since the…
Former minister Rotimi Amaechi returns to Rivers State as chieftain of ADC, received by large number of supporters

Headlines, Politics

2027: Rivers ADC supporters canvass Atiku/ Amaechi presidential ticket

Amaechi, who recently resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC after he joined the ADC was received by a…
The Nigeria Prize for Literature releases the longlist for its 2025 prize featuring 11 books. This year's focus is on prose fiction

Art, Books

Just In: 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature longlist unveiled

The prize is sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited and carries a cash award of $100,000
Court orders ex- Benue Governor, Gabriel Suswam, his former Commissioner to open their defence in N3.1bn fraud charge against them by EFCC.

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Court orders Suswam, ex-commissioner to open defence in alleged N3.1bn fraud

Suswam and Oklobia are standing trial on an 11-count amended charge bordering on conspiracy, money laundering and criminal breach of…
FG releases 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) results for admission into JSS 1 in the country’s 80 Federal Unity Colleges

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FG releases 2025 common entrance results

“Out of the maximum obtainable score of 210, 13 candidates obtained the highest score of 202, while 27 candidates obtained…
FRSC clarifies that it was sued by one Shebb Ugochukwu over violation of fundamental human rights and not a criminal trial for bribery.

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FRSC speaks on alleged court judgment over bribery allegation

FRSC clarified that the allegation was linked to a 2022 traffic incident involving Mr Ugochukwu, who was lawfully stopped and…
Court strikes out N12.3bn fraud charge filed by EFCC against Honeywell Group, chairman, Dr. Oba Otudeko, three others and a company

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Court strikes out N12.3bn fraud charge against Oba Otudeko, others

Honeywell Group, in a statement signed by its General Counsel, Olasumbo Abolaji, welcomed the development, describing it as a reaffirmation…
U.S urges Nigerian govt to ensure that masterminds of abductions of schoolchildren in Niger and Kebbi States are brought to justice

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US flags 18 Nigerian states as ‘no go areas’ for citizens

Apart from Nigeria, the other African countries flagged by the U.S. in the advisory are Somalia, Libya, Burkina Faso, South…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

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Kaduna dry cleaner docked for selling customer’s clothes worth N560,000

“When the complainant came to collect her clothes, the defendant lied that his shop was burgled and the clothes were…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

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Kaduna man docked for allegedly stealing friend’s $1200

Leo said the defendant who is a friend to the complainant, came to visit him, and while he was sleeping,…
Oyo SEMA alerts people living in flood-prone communities in the state to vacate areas to avoid impending heavy rains and possible flooding

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Flooding: Oyo govt asks communities to relocate

Reports from the Oyo State Flood Early Warning System indicates that the areas to the East and North-East of Ibadan…
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho) seeks Alaafin of Oyo intervention to the FG regarding his wanted status

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Sunday Igboho begs FG to rescind his ‘Wanted’ status

Igboho told the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon that he was not a criminal and was worried about why he should be…
Dangote

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Tinubu, Dangote discuss energy sector challenges

The engagement followed President Tinubu’s June visit to the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals complex in Lagos some months ago
Correctional Service debunk alleged jail break in Benin

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Ogun tops death row inmates list- Correctional service

A total of 3,833 inmates are on death row across custodial centres in the country, out of a national inmate…
Kogi gov says 12 suspected kidnappers and one informant were arrested by security operatives in communities across the state and Kwara

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Kogi: Troops nab 12 suspected kidnappers, rescue victims (Photos)

One of the security operatives involved in operation against the kidnappers was shot and is currently receiving medical treatment at…
NAF said the air strikes degraded the capacity of bandit networks operating in Zamfara to manufacture and employ improvised explosive devices

News, Top Stories

NAF jets hit terrorists moving from Zamfara to Niger: 95 killed

The bandits were reportedly moving with 108 motorcycles armed with sophisticated weapons are on their way to Warari and Rijau…
Troops

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Troops nab 3 suspected kidnappers in Delta

The troops and Operation Delta Safe operatives tracked the suspects to their hideout following a tip-off, ‎
Gov. Umar Namadi says Jigawa is targeting yield of 10 tons per hectare with ongoing revolution in mechanized agriculture across the state.

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Namadi targets 10 tons per hectare yield with mechanized agriculture

The Governor outlined key steps the state has already taken toward mechanized farming—including irrigation expansion, improved seed distribution, agronomic training,…
Ojulari: President Tinubu urged to ignore 'sponsored' protests against NNPCL boss — NFI

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NNPC Ltd dismantling bottlenecks to self-sufficient refining sector in Africa – Ojulari

He noted that infrastructure integration, indigenous ownership, and policy harmonisation remain essential drivers of downstream transformation and are critical to…
UNICEF says four million children in Kano are experience multidimensional poverty, lacking access to health, education, nutrition services

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UNICEF: Four million children experiencing multidimensional poverty in Kano

UNICEF further stated that about 35 per cent of children at Primary and Junior Secondary School, schooling age are not…
well

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Lagos firefighters rescue 56-year-old man trapped in a deep well

The man got trapped while working inside a well estimated to be 80 feet deep
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