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Oyo Police Arrest Driver In Possession Of ₦1m Counterfeit Notes
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man found with ₦1 million in counterfeit currency during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Police spokesperson, CSP Adewale Osifeso, disclosed in a statement on Saturday that the arrest was made at about 8:45 p.m. on Friday, August 29, by officers of […]
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PHOTO NEWS: Onanuga meets Benue media, commends Alia’s achievements
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has commended the developmental strides of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration in Benue State. Onanuga gave the commendation on Friday during an interactive session with the governor’s media team in Makurdi. During the engagement, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir […]
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Morocco Beat Madagascar To Win Record Third CHAN Title
Morocco secured their record third African Nations Championship title on Saturday as Oussama Lamlioui’s late strike grabbed a dramatic 3-2 final victory over Madagascar in Nairobi. Felicite Manohatsoa’s long-range strike gave first-time finalists Madagascar a surprise lead in the ninth minute. But Youssef Mehri broke clear of the Malagasy defence to level in the 27th […]
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BREAKING: Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez arrives in Nigeria for 3-day official visit
The Vice President of Colombia, Francia Márquez,  arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for a three-day official visit to Nigeria. The visit is aimed at strengthening diplomatic and strategic ties between both nations while fostering collaboration in key sectors, including governance, trade, agriculture, energy, education, and security. Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, announced […]
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Governor Rescues Accident Victims On Benin–Auchi Highway
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Saturday, personally intervened to rescue victims of a ghastly motor accident along the Benin–Auchi Road after the bypass. On arrival at the accident scene, he met several victims in critical condition, many bleeding profusely, while bystanders stood helplessly, recording videos instead of offering assistance. Moved by the dire […]
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Rivers emergency rule expires September 18 – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed hope that the state of emergency in Rivers State will expire on September 18. President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the political crisis between Governor Sim Fubara, the House of Assembly members, and Wike. Tinubu also suspended Fubara, his deputy, […]
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Young Woman Fakes Own Kidnap in Anambra to Extort Parents
A 23-year-old woman, Nmesoma Josephine Nwoye, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police for allegedly faking her own kidnap with the help of her boyfriend, Chibuike Ogbu (24), to extort money from her parents. The suspects initially demanded ₦15 million but later settled for ₦3 million, which was paid into Nmesoma’s account. Police recovered […]
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Photo News: Ibas Calls For Peace As Rivers Holds LG Elections Today
The Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has called on residents of Rivers State to conduct themselves peacefully as the state holds its local government elections today. The Voters in Rivers State are already in the queue to elect officials in the ongoing local government elections in the coastal state. Saturday’s elections come […]
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FRSC Lagos intensifies total war on overloading, arrests 10 vehicles
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, has intensified its enforcement on overloading, arresting 10 vehicles for violation of traffic rules. A statement issued on Friday by the Command’s Spokeswoman, Oluwadamilola Jayeola, itemised the arrest made, saying that the enforcement operations focused on curbing the life-threatening menace of overloading within and beyond the […]
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Drone technology deployed in Ondo to tackle river blindness
The Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State has unveiled drone technology to combat the spread of river blindness in Owo and Ose Local Government Areas. The initiative, launched on Friday, aims to reduce cases of the disease, which has long caused severe skin conditions and blindness among residents. Speaking at the event themed “Eradicate […]
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NOA Condemns Writing On Breasts, Laps During Students’ Sign-Out Parties
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has warned parents to protect their family’s reputation by discouraging children from engaging in indecent acts during sign-out celebrations in tertiary institutions. At the agency’s civic engagement drive in Osogbo, NOA Director of Human Resources, Ayisola Olowoyo, speaking on behalf of the Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, condemned the trend of […]
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Police Clamp Down on Cultism in Osun, Arrest Six Suspects
The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspected cult members said to be terrorising Osogbo and neighbouring towns. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Friday, noting that the move is part of Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Kotun’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on cultism and other criminal […]
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US Moves To Shorten Student, Journalist Visa Validity
The United States (US) Government has announced new plans to reduce the validity period of visas issued to foreign students and international journalists, a move officials say is aimed at curbing visa abuse and strengthening oversight. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has already triggered criticism from U.S. higher education leaders who warn it could discourage […]
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Regina Daniels’ Mum, Rita Declares Interest In AGN Presidency
Actress Rita Daniels Chukwuji, mother of Nollywood star Regina Daniels, has declared her intention to contest for the presidency of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). Abubakar Yakubu, the current national secretary of the guild, in the race to succeed Emeka Rollas, whose tenure ends in December 2025 after serving since 2017. Rita’s manifesto was released […]
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ASUP Issues FG 21-Day Ultimatum Over Polytechnic Education
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to resolve outstanding issues affecting polytechnic education nationwide. The ultimatum was announced on Thursday in Lagos by the Chairman of ASUP, Yaba College of Technology, Monday Ojo, who spoke on behalf of the union’s National President, Shammah Kpanja. According to Ojo, […]
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FG awards N200,000 to Nigerian crowned world’s best in English skills
The Federal Government has celebrated 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, who emerged World’s Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London. At a reception in Abuja, Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, presented Nafisa with a cheque of N200,000 in recognition of her achievement. The ceremony was attended by the Minister […]
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You can’t intimidate us, Osun workers tell FG over withheld LG funds
Osun State workers, yesterday, said they would resist any attempt to be intimidated by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and his counterpart at the Ministry of Finance, Wale Edun.   They stated this following the seizure of the allocations meant for the state’s local councils, claiming that the government […]
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NEC Approves Polio, Economic Plans
The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by VP Kashim Shettima, has approved new measures to strengthen polio vaccination, with coverage rising from 81% to 84%. Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya said polio cases dropped from 78 in 2024 to 42 so far this year, with major reductions in Kano and Katsina, while Sokoto accounted for over […]
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Ex-Customs Comptroller-General Is Dead
A former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, has passed away at the age of 76. Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, announced Mustapha’s demise in a statement via his official X handle on Thursday. Fintiri described the deceased as a man of service, dignity, and duty, whose legacy will live on in the […]
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Deji Of Akure Orders Markets, Shops Shut
The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has ordered the closure of markets, shops, and stalls in Akure on Friday in honour of the Amole Festival. This was disclosed in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the traditional ruler, Mr Michael Adeyeye, on Thursday in Akure. “The closure becomes obligatory as part of […]
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Ondo Couple Arrested for Faking Kidnap
Police in Ondo State have arrested Pastor Sanmori Olubumi Joshua, 62, and his wife, Taiwo, 42, for allegedly staging a self-kidnap to extort money from relatives abroad. Mrs. Taiwo hid in their Ondo City home on August 23, while her husband claimed she was abducted and demanded ₦10m ransom, and was later found at their […]
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OAU Students’ Union Nabs Suspected Fraudster
The Students’ Union of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has apprehended a suspected fraudster who disguised himself as a female influencer to exploit female undergraduates, whose name is not disclosed. According to the Union, the suspect—who posed online as Priscilla and Mira—lured students into a WhatsApp group with promises of wealth and later pushed them […]
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu meets Nigerians in Brazil, pushes tech-driven growth
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with Nigerians living in Brazil, urging them to support his administration’s reforms aimed at driving technological advancement and food security. The president, who is on an official visit to Brazil, described Nigerians in the diaspora as vital partners in building a stronger, more innovative nation. The president described his […]
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BREAKING: Ondo govt bans graduation for nursery, JSS 3 students
The Ondo State Government has banned graduation ceremonies for nursery pupils and Junior Secondary School (JSS) 3 students, warning private schools to comply with the state’s directives or face sanctions. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, during a stakeholders’ meeting with proprietors and proprietresses across the […]
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Dangote Installs Cameras On CNG Trucks, Recertifying All Truck Drivers
Dangote Articulated Trucks Drivers Training School (DATDTS), in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), is implementing stricter entry requirements for aspiring drivers to enforce its zero tolerance for auto crashes. This development comes as Dangote Cement Plc undertakes the recertification and screening of all its truck drivers at the company’s Obajana plant in […]
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Apex Bank Orders Geo-Tagging of PoS Terminals
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed that all Point of Sale (PoS) terminals in the country begin geo-tagged within 60 days to curb fraud and strengthen payment security. According to the directive issued on August 26, 2025, all PoS devices must have GPS tracking features and transmit their location at the start of […]
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