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AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina, says the bank has approved $100m for establishment of Nigerian Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank.

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AfDB approves $100m for Nigerian Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank

According to Adesina, the AfDB marshalled out a robust financial development plan for Africa, because the global financial system has…
President Bola Tinubu hails Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at 60

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Tinubu celebrates APC’s National Publicity Secretary at 60

By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has noted that the intellectual acumen and steadfast commitment of Felix Morka, the National…
Okpebholo

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Okpebholo offsets medical bill of family detained by hospital

By Dennies Says “I am overwhelmed with joy. For the past two weeks, my wife and baby have been held…
Businessman and ex-agitator, Chief Bibopere Ajube aka General Shoot-At-Sight alertes President Bola Tinubu on threat to peace in Niger Delta

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Shoot-At-Sight alerts Tinubu of threats to peace in Niger Delta

Ajube, in the open letter, accused High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), the proprietor of Tantita Security Ltd, Tonlagha Matthew, an…
The spokesperson for the Ebonyi Command, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the sudden death of ACP Ogbon-inu Popoola in a statement to journalists

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Police nab alleged killer of Ondo businessman

Sumaila, who dealt in building materials, was killed by gunmen at his residence opposite Caring Heart Mega School, Idi mango…
Police begin investigation into explosion which injured five people inside a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) camera shop in Ikeja, Lagos

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Police deploy EOD operatives to investigate explosion in Lagos shop

The scene was swept by the EOD experts of the command to ensure the safety of residents and facilitate a…
PDP celebrates Obasanjo on 89th birthday

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Nigerians suffering from mismanagement of resources – Obasanjo

According to the former President, while Nigeria is abundantly blessed, the people of the country are suffering from the mismanagement…
Nigeria Police Force lists rescue of university student, Augustine Madubiya, among its recent victories in the fight against violent crimes

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Police kill armed bandits, rescue kidnapped varsity student

The rescue of the student was one of the recent victories achieved by the police in the fight against various…
UNODC commended Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in its recent 2025 Annual Report on Cybercrime in Nigeria

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Egbetokun sends message as police begin training for 10,000 new recruits

Egbetokun made the promise as the Nigeria Police Force commenced training exercises for its 10,000 new recruits across various police…
Nigerian Government commiserates with the Government and people of Ghana following death of several top officials in helicopter crash

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Tuggar responds to U.S on alleged threats to 2 Nigerian Bishops

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar has responded to a recent social media post by…
Adamawa

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Katsina: 5 dead, 3 arrested in bandits, security operatives’ gun-battle

Three suspected bandits’ informants and logistics suppliers were also apprehended during the operation, Katsina Police Command spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Aliyu,…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo hails Abia governor Alex Otti's commitment to infrastructure development and good governance

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“This man, Alex Otti, is indeed a miracle worker,” Obasanjo declares

Obasanjo, who commended Otti for his leadership style, said that good leaders are rare and should be fully supported by…
Troops of Operation Delta Safe nab 49 oil thieves, destroy 22 illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta in the last one week

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Troops nab 49 oil thieves, destroy 22 illegal refining sites

Kangye said the troops had during the week foiled oil theft worth an estimated sum of N869.2m. The breakdown, according…
Ibas

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Rivers: Ibas warns LGA administrators against misuse of public funds

Ibas emphasised the importance of accountability and transparency in managing public funds while urging the administrators to focus on critical…
Nigeria’s gas export dips following sabotage attacks on a major pipeline in Bayelsa feeding NLNG export terminal being operated by Oando PLC

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Nigeria’s gas export dips after attacks on Oando pipeline in Bayelsa

Oando PLC confirmed that the facility, the Ogboinbiri-Obiobi 24-inch Gas Pipeline between Angiama and Angiamagbene in Southern Ijaw Local Government…
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is set for transformation with takeoff of first AfDB’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Kaduna

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Excitement As Kaduna Blazes The Trail In Establishment Of  SAPZ In Nigeria

Performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Phase 1 of SAPZ in Kaduna last Tuesday, Vice- President Shettima described…
Lagos

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17-year-old Bauchi girl raped, impregnated by father – Police

She said her father took advantage of her mother’s absence and had sexual intercourse with her multiple times.
Courts jail Yakub Musa who defrauded his in-law of of N3 million through a phony land, 4 other internet fraudsters in Kaduna

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Man who defrauded in-law, 4 other fraudsters jailed in Kaduna

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja One Yakub Musa who defrauded his in-law of the sum of the sum of N3 million through…
Moshood Mustapha Olanrewaju was arraigned by EFCC for alleged possession of 98 fake pieces of $50 USD, totaling $4,350 USD.

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Lagos man docked for alleged possession of fake 4,350 dollars

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to them
Police arraign the two Ibadan CAC church members on charges bordering on conspiracy and threat to life by the police.

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Abuja bank agent docked for allegedly stealing 580 Pi coins

Tanko said that on April 6, Adieza entrusted his cellphone to the defendant to open an account for him. He…
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan receives Founder’s Sunhak Peace Prize by the Sunhak Peace Prize Foundation in Seoul, South Korea

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What ex-President Jonathan said after receiving Sunhak Peace Prize in Seoul

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has urged leaders to show more commitment to dialogue, reconciliation,…
U.S Mission in Nigeria lists new requirements for visa applications at its Abuja and Lagos embassies starting from April 22, 2025.

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U.S Mission in Nigeria rolls out new requirements for visa application

The Mission announced the new requirements in a short statement published on its X handle on titled Important update for…
Tinubu

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‘No political gang-up can unseat Tinubu in 2027′

Idimogu, who is also the deputy leader of Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ndigbo, Lagos State, and APC member described the coalition…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

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Ibadan Pastor ends 30-year-marriage over sex dispute with wife

Agbejaife, a resident of Olodo in Ibadan, told the court that his wife’s behaviour took a negative turn after he…
NITDA alerts Nigerians about a fraudulent Google Play Store being used for distributing a new malware strain known as the Play Praetor Trojan

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NITDA alerts Nigerians of dangerous, fake ‘Google play store’

According to Umar, once the fake application is installed, the Play Praetor Trojan gives attackers unauthorised access to the victim’s…
NGF signs MoU with China Energy Engineering Corporation Ltd in a bold step aimed at addressing the country’s long-standing energy challenges

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Renewable energy: NGF signs MoU with China Energy

The MoU outlines a comprehensive framework that includes support for state-level energy planning, expansion of energy resource utilization, particularly through…
Traders at Agodi Mayegun Cement Store Market, Ibadan, Oyo State are counting their losses following a fire incident on Thursday night.

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Traders count loses as fire razes12 shops in Ibadan market

An eyewitness said the fire started at Block A, No. 64 of Mayegun Cement Store Market and raged for more…
Police arraign the two Ibadan CAC church members on charges bordering on conspiracy and threat to life by the police.

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Lagos man Adeniyi Bashir confesses to looting school property

The prosecutor told the court that Bashir stole 20 pieces of aluminum sheets valued at N300,000, seven ceiling fans worth…
EFCC docks two men for impersonating Kano oil mogul Alhaji A.A. Rano, the owner of A.A. Rano Oil and Gas Limited for N12 million fraud.

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How 2 Kano men allegedly impersonated oil mogul A.A Rano for fraud

Zakiru and Ahmed according to a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC defrauded their victims of the…
Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation launches the distribution of 1,000 free hearing aids to persons with hearing impairment in the South-East.

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Obasanjo Foundation distributes free hearing aids in South-East

Obasanjo emphasised that “hearing loss is not a stigma”, but what matters most remains recognising it, managing it, and living…
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