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Coup controversy: Military interrogates MD, raids ex-gov’s house
Military investigators probing an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu are reportedly grilling the Managing Director of a Federal Government agency in the South-South region. Two intelligence officers confirmed that the MD was arrested for allegedly transferring a huge sum of money to a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, who […]
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We’ve received threats from terrorists to bomb NASS – Reps raise alarm
The Chairman of, House of Representatives Committee on Internal Security, Garba Muhammad, revealed yesterday that the National Assembly has received threats from terrorists to bomb the complex, stressing the urgent need to strengthen security within the nation’s highest legislative institution. Muhammad, who disclosed this at a public hearing on a bill to establish the Legislative […]
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Hurricane Tinubu: Taraba, Plateau, Adamawa govs face defection dilemma
Concerns are deepening that Nigeria may be drifting towards a one-party state as the once-dominant Peoples Democratic Party struggles to retain its few remaining strongholds following a wave of defections by its governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Four PDP governors in the North are considering switching to the APC ahead of the 2027 […]
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FG processes 170 foreign applications for citizenship
The Federal Government is processing 170 applications from individuals across the world who applied to become Nigerian citizens.  The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,  disclosed this in Abuja during a review meeting of the Advisory Committee on Nigerian Citizenship (ACNC). Tunji-Ojo, who chairs the Committee, described Nigerian Citizenship as a privilege that must be […]
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No promotion scandal in Nigerian Police Force — IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, said the Nigeria Police Force had no promotion scandal but a system that rewards diligence, professionalism, and proven capacity. Egbetokun said this on Tuesday in Abuja during the decoration ceremony of newly promoted police officers. He said the force would not be swayed by those who trade in […]
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FG engages ICPC to track basic healthcare funds
The Federal Ministry of Health has announced that it has engaged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to monitor and track the utilization of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund across the country. This was disclosed by a team led by a member of the Ministerial Oversight Committee/Basic Health Care Provision Fund Secretariat, […]
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Collapsed Lagos building occupants ignored distress signs – Residents
Some residents of Cole Street in the Oyingbo area of Lagos State, where a two-storey building collapsed, leaving one person dead and 26 others injured, have disclosed that the occupants of the building ignored visible distress signs on the structure. The scene of the incident on Monday, I learnt this in multiple interviews with some […]
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Terrorism: Judge begs Kanu in ‘God’s name’ to consult lawyers
Proceedings in the terrorism trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, took a dramatic turn on Monday, as the trial judge resorted to begging the defendant “in the name of God Almighty to consult properly,” before proceeding to defend himself. Noting that Kanu had earlier fired his lawyers and opted […]
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Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection, not condemnation -Obi
Labour Party’s presidential candidate during the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has said that most Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection, not condemnation. Obi made these remarks in Onitsha, during a youth-led convention, which he attended as a guest speaker. “I told the youths that some of our so-called Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection, […]
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NECO opens UK exam centre for Nigerians in diaspora
The National Examinations Council said it has established a new examination centre in London, United Kingdom, as part of its global expansion drive to provide credible assessment opportunities for Nigerians in the diaspora. Unveiling the centre during the Education Matters Conference UK 2025, NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, said the initiative […]
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JUST IN: Dangote begins refinery expansion to 1.4mbpd
The Dangote Refinery has announced an expansion of its facility from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day. The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, announced at a press briefing in Lagos on Sunday. Flanked by his friend, the Chairman of First Bank, Mr Femi Otedola, Dangote said this would […]
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Police arrest herbalist, brother for killing client, motorcyclist in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old herbalist, Amechi Okwuokenye, and his 26-year-old brother, Smart Okwuokenye, for allegedly kidnapping and killing two men in Owa-Alidima, Ika North East Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the victims’ bodies had been […]
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PDP unveils 13-member screening panel for national convention
The Peoples Democratic Party has named a 13-member National Convention Screening Committee to vet aspirants for national offices ahead of the party’s much-anticipated 2025 Elective National Convention, slated for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to a statement issued on October 25, 2025, by the National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) and signed by its […]
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Driver crushes school boy to death in Osun, abandons vehicle
A yet-to-be-identified commercial driver has crushed a pupil to death in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. The tragic incident necessitated weeping and wailing by the parents and other family members of the deceased at the scene on Friday afternoon. The accident occurred at the Ijetu area of Osogbo. The victim, a young boy, simply […]
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INEC unveils AI-powered virtual assistant ahead of Anambra gov election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant to enhance staff training and operational readiness ahead of the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8. The new digital tool, known as the INEC Training Virtual Assistant or “INECTrainingBot,” was unveiled on Friday. Available on Telegram, the INECTrainingBot provides 24-hour access to […]
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NEMA receives 150 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic
The National Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with various stakeholders, has received 150 Nigerian returnees from Agadez, the Niger Republic. The returnees arrived in Nigeria on Thursday at about 5:20 a.m., according to a post on NEMA’s X page on Friday. NEMA said the returnees arrived safely at the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Over […]
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Police arrest 12 suspected cultists in Osun
The Osun State Police Command has arrested 12 suspected members of a notorious cult group and recovered three firearms, two vehicles, and other exhibits in a series of coordinated operations across the state. According to a statement issued on Friday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, the arrests were made by officers […]
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New Sheriffs in Town: Meet Tinubu’s New Military Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military high command. Under the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa. Major General Waidi Shaibu takes over as Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke becomes Chief of Air Staff, and […]
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JUST IN: FATF removes Nigeria from global financial watchlist
The Financial Action Task Force has officially removed Nigeria from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, also known as the grey list. The decision was taken at the FATF October 2025 Plenary in Paris, France, following the country’s successful implementation of a 19-point action plan aimed at strengthening its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the […]
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PHOTOS NEWS: Davido meets French president Macron
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stirred excitement among fans on social media after announcing his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron The music icon took to his official X account on Thursday to share photos from the high-profile meeting with the French President. His caption read, “It was an honour meeting […]
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Details Of Amupitan’s Meeting With INEC Directors Emerge
The newly sworn-in Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), has vowed to deliver credible, free, and fair elections across Nigeria. Amupitan, who took his oath of office on Thursday at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before the National Economic Council meeting presided over by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, […]
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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers withdraw from case
Kanu Agabi, former Attorney-General of the Federation and lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday, applied to withdraw his representation in the ongoing terrorism trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu is facing trial on a seven-count charge bordering on terrorism, filed against him […]
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Insecurity: Defend yourselves, Gov Bago charges Niger residents
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has vowed never to negotiate with bandits or pay ransom for kidnapped victims, saying instead residents must be prepared to defend themselves against attacks. The governor made the disclosure when he visited the people of Rijau and Magama Local Government Areas of the state, whose communities were recently attacked […]
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