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Ebonyi governor Francis Nwifuru orders rescue of Francis Igwe, a traditional ruler who was abducted on Sunday while on the way to church.

News

Ebonyi governor fumes over abduction of ex-deputy governor’s father, orders swift rescue

Igwe, the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike in Ikwo Local Government Area is also the father of the immediate past Deputy…
U.S. presents 15-point plan to end the war with Iran with Pakistan acting as an intermediary to deliver the proposal to Tehran, reports say

World News

Trump says conflict with Iran could run four weeks

Three U.S. soldiers have been killed and five others seriously injured in the U.S. military operation against Iran.
UAE calls for de-escalation over Iranian airstrikes, but insisted on its right to self-defence, UAE ambassador to Germany Ahmed Alatta says

World News

Gulf countries, U.S. condemn Iran’s ‘reckless’ missile, drone attacks, affirm self-defence

The countries, in the statement released by the U.S. Department of State on Sunday night, said Iran’s “unjustified strikes” targetted…
Why I made the film, "Mothers of Chibok" - Kachi Benson

Art, Entertainment

Why I made Mothers of Chibok – Kachi Benson

Mothers of Chibok is a story that follows the lives of four mothers over the course of a farming cycle…
U.S.

Features, World News

EXPLAINER: What to know about latest U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran

A rapid resolution, whether through systemic collapse in Tehran or its significant weakening, would benefit Trump ahead of the U.S.…
NURTW lists baby corpse, cocaine among odd items that people have tried to send through courier services operated by its members.

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NURTW foils attempts to courier baby’s corpse, rifles, hard drugs

NURTW said its members engaging in courier services always ensured that only genuine parcels were collected from the senders.
Police suspend the Tashe traditional performance, annually held during the Ramadan (fasting) season in Kano, citing security reasons

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Police suspend tashe traditional performance in Kano

The Command has put in place security measures to tackle such activities and ensure a peaceful Ramadan period.
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has called on all its members and leaders to show maximum restraint, calm and be law-abiding before and after the ruling of the Appeal Court on the party leadership crisis schedule to be delivered today, Monday.

News

PDP begins digital registration of members nationwide

PDP added that registration will hold every day (except on Sundays) at all Ward, Chapter and State offices of the…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) issueS travel advisory following ongoing airspace closures in parts of the Middle-East

News

FAAN issues advisory over Middle East airspace closures

The authority expressed regret over the inconvenience and thanked travellers for their understanding and cooperation.
Dangote Cement Plc

Business

Dangote Cement revenue hits N4.31trn as profit tops N1trn

Chief Executive Officer, Arvind Pathak, said: “2025 was a landmark year as we delivered exceptional financial performance.
Umahi

News

Umahi urges Southeast people to stand with Tinubu

Umahi also directed contractors handling Federal road projects across the country to apply concrete cement, to ensure the roads last…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, “could spiral beyond anyone’s control”.

World News

Iran attacks, retaliatory strikes ‘undermine international peace, security’ – UN warns

Guterres declared that the military escalation in the region undermined international peace and security, and recalled that all Member States…
Türkiye calls on the U.S., Israel and Iran to cease the exchange of hostilities in their conflict, which began on Saturday.

World News

Türkiye seeks immediate ceasefire in U.S., Israel, Iran war

Ankara reiterated that regional issues should be resolved through peaceful means and expressed readiness to offer necessary support on mediation.
Kano CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori commissions three offices at Kore Police Division, Dambatta LGA built by members of the community.

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Kano CP commissions police offices built through community efforts

The Commissioner of Police appreciated the community members for their support and called on the officers to continue to reciprocate…
Ebonyi governor, Francis Nwifuru, suspends two of his commissioners for alleged “dereliction of duties” with immediate effect.

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Ebonyi governor Nwifuru suspends two commissioners

The suspension of the two commissioners followed outcries in some quarters over the poor and delayed delivery of various projects…
Police confirm one dead, seven arrested in a violent communal clash between some youths in the Otto and Ijanikin communities of Lagos State

News

Seven arrested, one dead in Lagos communal clash

Preliminary findings indicate that before police intervention, both groups brought in suspected cultists who engaged in a gun duel, during…
Gov. Yusuf welcomes 8 NNPP defectors to APC

News

Why appointees who resigned must return official vehicles, others – Kano govt

The Commissioner further stated that, while the vehicles are government property, "it remains entirely the discretion of the Governor, to…
Iyabo Obasanjo said her experience and depth of exposure to governance place her in a strong position to lead Ogun State from 2027.

Politics

Why I’m the best for Ogun next governor – Iyabo Obasanjo

Iyabo Obasanjo stressed that democracy guarantees equal opportunity for all qualified citizens, regardless of senatorial district, noting that competence, vision,…
EFCC grills nine suspected oil thieves arrested at Asabo Oilfield in Qua Iboe Field area of Akwa Ibom State by Nigerian Navy

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EFCC operatives grill suspected oil thieves

The suspects were conveying four Geepee Tanks laden with petroleum products suspected to be crude oil mixed with water via…
Iyabo Obasanjo hails Tinubu's administration on stablisation of the naira, infrastructure expansion and international trade engagements

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2027: Iyabo Obasanjo unveils vision for Ogun, hails Tinubu on economy, infrastructure

Obasanjo who answered questions from newsmen on her political ambition, governance priorities and national issues noted that currency stability enables…
As Tunji Rilwan Disu assumes office as Acting IGP, public debate swirls around the fate of DIG Frank Mba — the most senior DIG

News

Between IGP Disu and DIG Mba: A Personal Reflection

In some quarters, a narrative of over‑ambition is being projected onto Mba. From my vantage point, this is far from…
President Bola Tinubu reappoints Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Headlines, News

Just In: Tinubu renews tenure of Audi as NSCDC boss

The President charged Audi to reposition the service to play a more significant role in the country's security, especially as…
Where Is the Best Place to Sell Gift Cards for Instant Cash in Nigeria? (Why GCBUYING Leads in 2026)

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Where Is the Best Place to Sell Gift Cards for Instant Cash in Nigeria? (Why GCBUYING Leads in 2026)

Selling gift cards for Naira is not as simple as uploading a code and waiting for payment. But GCBUYING has…
Troops

News

Nigerian troops nab 354 suspects, rescue 373 kidnap victims

Onioja said troops under the operation had effectively curtailed mobility and logistical capabilities Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province…
Leader of ADC Young Women Forum cries out Friday after suspected political thugs disrupted the group's meeting of in Eleme LGA of Rivers

Politics

ADC rejects INEC’s new timetable for 2027 election

ADC in its statement on Friday rejected the timetable as it argued that it was designed to favour the ruling…
Akim says passport with the name of “Tali Shani” allegedly presented by Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni to claim a property in London not issued NIS

Headlines, News

Court promises accelerated hearing in Ozekhome, 2 others’ forgery trial

The three defendants were arraigned before Justice C.N. Oji. Of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja over alleged forgery…
Governor Inuwa Yahaya says is unsure of recovery of 48 children declared missing in a wave of child-stealing activities in Gombe State.

Headlines

“48 children stolen in Gombe, I’m not sure of their return,” Gov Yahaya cries out

The governor highlighted that security is a collective responsibility of all, hence the need for the people to support the…
Security operatives dismantle ESN)/IPOB supreme headquarters in Mother Valley in Nkwere area of Anambra in a coordinated ground assault

Headlines, News

Anambra: Two arrested as troops dismantle IPOB/ESN terrorists’ Mother Valley

The troops advanced on foot for about three hours through difficult and restricted terrain to gain entry into the valley.
Police say six members of celestial Church recently kidnapped in Ondo state consist of five pregnant women and a physically challenged person

News

Police confirm 5 of the 6 worshippers kidnapped in Ondo pregnant women

While addressing journalists, the Ondo Police Commissioner admonished religious leaders, consisting of Muslim, Christian, and traditional worshippers, to suspend night…
DSS operatives nab Shafiu Usman, the alleged mastermind of the abduction of 20 worshippers at ECWA church, Aiyetoro, Kogi State.

Headlines, News

Terrorist kingpin behind mass abduction of worshippers in Kogi’s ECWA Church arrested

Usman who is now in DSS custody had reportedly confessed to orchestrating the Ayetoro church attack, as well as other…
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