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Police Debunk Kidnapping Scare at Abuja School
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged kidnapping incident at Phase 1 Primary School, Gbagalape, Abuja, describing the claim as false and unsubstantiated. The clarification was contained in a statement by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, on Thursday, June 4, following panic that reportedly spread […]
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Breaking: Accord Chairman, friends shot, on danger list
Gunmen on Wednesday night fired several shots at the Chairman of Accord for Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Hon. Asimiyu Ajibola, aka Baba Isila, and his friends in the Osogbo Community Bank axis of MDS Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The attack occurred around 9:50 pm as the gunmen shot at the party […]
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BREAKING: NERC Approves Compensation for Band A Customers Over Power Shortage
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a compensation package for eligible Band A electricity customers who experienced prolonged power shortages due to nationwide generation challenges.  The regulator announced the decision in a public notice issued on Thursday, stating that the measure is aimed at addressing service disruptions experienced between February and March 2026. […]
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Cocoa farmers raise concern over persistent price volatility
The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa has identified persistent market volatility as one of the biggest threats to the sustainable development of Africa’s cocoa sector, warning that fluctuating prices continue to undermine farmers’ livelihoods and slow investment across the value chain. In a statement on Wednesday, speaking ahead of the Cocoa & […]
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Wisniewski thunderbolt denies Eagles win in Warsaw
A last-gasp goal from defender Przemyslaw Wisniewski denied Nigeria victory as the Super Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw by Poland in an international friendly in Warsaw on Wednesday night. Eric Chelle’s side looked on course for an impressive away win after second-half substitute Paul Onuachu restored their lead from the penalty spot, but […]
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BREAKING: NNPCL, more Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel price significantly
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and other filling stations have reduced their premium motor spirit price significantly on Wednesday, days after Dangote Refinery slashed its gantry petrol rate. A market survey by DAILY POST showed that retail outlets of NNPCL in Abuja have adjusted their fuel pump price to N1335 per litre from N1364. Similarly, NIPCO, […]
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Gunmen Abduct Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan
Gunmen have abducted the younger sister of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, along with her twin sons in Ibadan, family members said Wednesday. The victims, identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, 43, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, were reportedly kidnapped at about 7:30 […]
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NLC, TUC, TMN, to unveil The Labour Institute Nigeria
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), The Trade Union Congress (TUC), and The Movement Nigeria (TMN) have concluded plans to unveil The Labour Party Institute to propagate and develop true policies and Ideology of the Labour Party as it currently runs Worldwide.   The joint body also announced that it will soon hold a candle night […]
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Court halts Coroner’s inquest into death of Chimamanda’s son
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Osborne, Ikoyi, has ordered a temporary halt to proceedings in the coroner’s inquest into the death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege. Justice A.O. Opesanwo issued the order pending the determination of a judicial review application challenging the legality of […]
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June 12: Tinubu To Address Joint National Assembly Session
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address a joint session of the National Assembly on June 12 as part of activities lined up for the 27th Democracy Day celebration. The disclosure came yesterday as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for the 2026 Democracy Day […]
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‘Advise clueless APC-led FG, not Jonathan’ — PDP tackles Keyamo over presidential ticket remark
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to Kabiru Turaki has criticised Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo over his comments on the party’s endorsement of former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The reaction follows Keyamo’s call on Jonathan to reject the presidential ticket ratified by the Turaki-led PDP at […]
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Tinubu returns to Abuja after Eid-el-Kabir holiday
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after the Eid-el-Kabir holiday in Lagos, during which he undertook a series of important political, governmental, and national engagements. His plane touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at exactly 5:17 pm, and he was received by the Minister of the Federal […]
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Insecurity: CAN declares three-day national mourning
The Christian Association of Nigeria has declared a three-day national mourning period, from June 12 to June 14, to honour the victims of violent attacks, mass abductions, and banditry across the country. ​The apex Christian body also designated June 14 as “Black Sunday” across all Churches as a mark of solidarity with families affected by […]
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‘Keep Your Rice, Money; Bring Back Our Children’ — Oyo Parents Reject Government’s Relief Items After School Abductions
The development comes as residents continue to recount the traumatic attacks carried out by heavily gunmen who invaded communities in the area, abducting pupils, teachers, and other residents. Parents of school children abducted by terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have reportedly rejected rice, cash, and other relief items brought by government […]
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FG scraps three-month terminal leave for civil servants
The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies to immediately discontinue the practice of placing civil servants on what is commonly referred to as a mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave, declaring that such a provision does not exist in the Public Service Rules. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Head of […]
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5 police officers remanded over musician’s death
A High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State, has remanded five police officers over the alleged death of a 28-year-old musician and delivery worker, Oghenemine Million Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan. The defendants include ASP Usman Nuhu, ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo, ASP Okoh Kelechi, Inspector Goodluck Kingsley, and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu. They were arraigned under […]
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APC, ADC, others begin post-primary fence mending
Political parties preparing for next year’s general election have kicked off post-primary reconciliation efforts in a bid to put their houses in order. They are activating conflict-resolution mechanisms as they await the release of access codes by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the submission of candidates’ names. For the presidential and National Assembly […]
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CBN unveils Payments System Vision 2028, stakeholders seek lower transaction costs
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has unveiled the Nigeria Payments System Vision (PSV) 2028, a strategic framework aimed at building a more efficient, innovative, and financially inclusive payments ecosystem in the country. Unveiling the vision in Abuja on Monday, CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said the framework would accelerate the financial sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s […]
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UK bars US political commentators from entering country
Britain’s interior ministry on Monday said it had blocked two US-based political commentators from entering the country. Left-wing Israel critics Cenk Uygur, 56, and his nephew Hasan Piker, 34, had been due to speak at the SXSW London festival this week. “These individuals’ Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) has been cancelled because their presence in the […]
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Ogun poly expels 365 students for presenting fake results, forged transcripts
Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, have expelled 365 students for gaining admission into the institution using falsified academic documents. This was according to a statement signed by the polytechnic’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Yemi Ajibola, and made available to journalists on Monday. The affected students, all enrolled in various Higher National Diploma programmes, were […]
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Atiku shops for VP candidate in S’East, S’South, may zero in on ex-gov
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has commenced high-level nationwide consultations to select a vice presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, with sources close to his campaign confirming that the search is active, urgent, and yet unresolved. Atiku, 79, secured the ADC presidential ticket after polling 1,855,787 […]
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Stop recording Police personnel on duty, IGP Disu warns content creators
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has cautioned against the Indiscriminate recording and circulation of police-related video content, especially the filming of Personnel on duty for content creation purposes. IGP Disu stated this during an interactive session with members of the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) in Abuja, which was attended by […]
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Oriire abduction: Principal’s husband appeals for hostage rescue
The husband of the abducted principal of Community High School, Ahoro Esiele, Professor Wole Alamu, has made an emotional appeal to the Oyo State Government to intensify efforts to secure the release of his wife and other hostages abducted in the Oriire Local Government Area. Professor Alamu, who spoke during Governor Seyi Makinde’s visit to […]
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Abduction: Ribadu, IGP, defence minister lead presidential mission to Oyo
A high-level Federal Government delegation has arrived in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the abduction of about 46 pupils and teachers from Baptist Nursery and Primary Schools in Esiele and Yawota communities in the Orire Local Government Area. Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, disclosed this in a post on his X handle […]
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