BREAKING: Tinubu rages over mass killings in Plateau, Kaduna, orders security forces to strike

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Police said the suspects were arrested for armed robbery, kidnapping, cattle rustling, car snatching, impersonation, drug trafficking, others

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Police nab 22 suspects, recover vehicles, others in nationwide crackdown on criminals

Giving breakdown of the operations, Hundeyin said the STS operatives intercepted a J5 vehicle conveying 13 brand-new motorcycles, alongside weapons…
LASTMA attributed the accident which involved a Mack Truck fully loaded with diesel to excessive speeding by the driver of the vehicle.

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Two die in Lagos Christmas Day tanker explosion

LASTMA said the urgent response prevented members of the public who had converged on the scene with assorted containers from…
“They forced him to take some shots of snipper to drink, which he gulped to his death.

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Lagos man force-fed wife’s lover poison, cuts body into pieces for disposal

The defendants were charged on three-counts, bordering on alleged murder of Bello, a 45-year-old man that they kidnapped and held…
The troops responded to a distress call and mobilise to Amoda axis in Ohimini LGA of Benue where they foiled attempt to kidnap the passengers

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How troops rescued 24 passengers from kidnappers in Benue

The timely intervention of troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE led to a firefight that compelled the kidnappers to abandon their…
ITAN the Story dramatises intrigues that characterise the relationship between the old and the new in the mission to move society forward

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Jaiyesimi to thrill Lagosians with “ITAN the Story” on Xmas, Boxing Day

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Chris Okafor withdraws apology to Doris Ogala

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It was also reported that, shortly after her released, Ogala had a close-door meeting with the embattled clergyman who allegedly…
LASTMA said a total of 56 vehicles were impounded for traffic and environmental infractions during the operation at Lagos Airport road

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Six remanded for attacking LASTMA officials, others in Lagos

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, reiterated the unwavering resolve of the State to safeguard critical public infrastructure,…
Governor Inuwa Yahaya says is unsure of recovery of 48 children declared missing in a wave of child-stealing activities in Gombe State.

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Gombe governor sacks aides over attack on councillor

The attack on Sheriff captured on video had gone viral on the internet some days ago.
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Fubara reacts as Rivers Senators, Reps join him in APC

Fubara said the defection the lawmakers are a validation of his earlier move to the APC and demonstration of commitment…
Riley. M. More said said the Federal and Adamawa Govt must work to ensure the safety of Sunday Jackson during and following his release.

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U.S Congressman Moore hails pardon of Nigerian farmer on death row for killing herder

Riley M. Moore had raised the issue of Sunday Jackson during Congressional hearings, in media interviews, and in private meetings with…
Oyebanji said the new tax law will institutionalise harmony, fairness, certainty and accountability in sub-national revenue administration

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Ekiti takes the lead, domesticates Nigeria Tax Administration Act

Governor Oyebanji, in his address, said the new revenue law is not merely a fiscal document but a bold statement…
Ajayi said Super Eagles players were already focused on preparation for the next fixture in AFCON 2025, stressing unity and hard work.

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AFCON 2025: Ajayi, Ndidi speak on Super Eagles’ victory against Tanzania

The Super Eagles will face Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles on Saturday at the Complexe Sportif de Fès as the group stage…
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AFCON 2025: Chelle speaks on Super Eagles victory over Tanzania

Chelle said the technical crew would analyse the match immediately to address lapses ahead of Saturday’s crucial clash against Tunisia.
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Turaki’s faction of PDP tackles INEC over non-recognition

PDP said INEC has continuously shown bias even in the court, where they failed or refused to file documents that…
There have been sustained pressure to free Sunday Jackson from death row as many believed that he was justified in killing the herder

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Fintiri pardons Adamawa farmer on death row for killing herder in ‘self-defence’

Jackson had killed Bawura in Kodomti Village of Numan LGA of Adamawa State after he disarmed him. He claimed that…
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Investors gain N578bn as Santa Claus rally boosts NGX

VFD Group recorded the highest volume with 191.97 million shares traded, while GTCO recorded the highest value at N5.59 billion.
Rear Adm. Abubakar Mustapha, Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force South-West Operation, during the launching Op Ember Guard in Apapa, Lagos, on Tuesday

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Yuletide: Defence Hq launches Operation Ember Guard in South-West

Mustapha said the operation would involve coordinated efforts of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and other security agencies within the…
Sado

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EFCC arraigns Bauchi finance commissioner for alleged N4.6bn fraud

In count one, Adamu, while acting as the Branch Manager of Polaris Bank Ltd, Bauchi, alongside Ishaku Mohammed Aliyu, Managing…
IGP Egbetokun said promotion in police is a mark of institutional trust confidence in leadership and readiness for higher responsibility

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You must justify you elevation with results, Egbetokun charges new DIG, AIGs, CPs

The IGP decorated one new Deputy Inspector-General of Police, seven new Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and 13 ned Commissioners of…
NIDCOM tackles Amnesty International over campaign for release of Suleimon Olufemi who has been on death row in Saudi Arabia

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We paid $57,000 – NIDCOM speaks on efforts to rescue Nigerian on Saudi Arabia’s death row

"We appeal to the Saudi Arabia Authorities to release Suleimon Olufemi from prison having paid the imposed blood money in…
Akpabio

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Akpabio offers job to sons of deceased police outrider

The Senate President extended his sympathies to the bereaved family, the Inspector General of Police, and the entire Nigeria Police…
Nigerian Navy said the Chief Engineer of the vessel who reportedly jumped overboard due to fear of an explosion, remained missing

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Navy rescues 20 crew members in vessel fire

Chimba Express, with 21 people comprising 14 Nigerians and seven Cameroonians on board, still had one person missing as at…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

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‘Why court ordered forfeiture of land approved for $65m Goodluck Jonathan Estate to FG’

According to the ICPC lawyer, the land in question was part of a massive housing project initiated during the administration…
In the petition, Dangote urges EFCC to investigate allegations of corruption against Farouk Ahmed and to prosecute him if found culpable

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Dangote’s allegation: Why is Farouk Ahmed silent on the corruption claims ?

But one lesson is already clear: in a country where corruption allegations are both weapon and verdict, silence is rarely…
Mohammed Idris said the vision of President Bola Tinubu for Nigeria is big, his strategy unambiguous, and his resolve unshakeable.

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Minister lists strides of Tinubu govt, says pains of reforms evolving to permanent gains

Idris also noted that the Federal Government initiated the process of building new security architecture in reaction to the security…
Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) boss, Elias Omonayajo,

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Two die as speeding bus crashes in Ogun

TRACE rescue team and a member of the public responded to the incident, and the corpses were deposited at the…
The protesters blocked the major highway leading into and outside Benin, the Edo state capital, resulting in several hours of gridlock.

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Residents protest ‘diversion’ of electricity as darkness envelops Benin City

A resident who gave her name as Doris, said that the outage has impacted their businesses negatively and they were…
Jeyifo

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WSCIJ to celebrate renowned scholar Jeyifo at 80 in Lagos

Jeyifo is generally regarded as the world’s pre-eminent scholarly authority on the works and career of Wole Soyinka. His award-winning…
Maryam Ali and Hauwa Musa, both residents of Kano State, were nabbed while attempting to gain access to the custodial centre

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Two women caught while attempting to smuggle drug into Kano prison

the suspects had been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and necessary legal…
Catholic Diocese of Kontagora said this in obvious response to claims that 35 of those abducted from the Papiri school may still be missing

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Bago receives 130 rescued Papiri students, says their ordeal painful, heartbreaking

Garba-Laka said the successful operation for the rescue of the children was coordinated by the Office of the National Security…
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