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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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Electoral reforms: Senate pushes INEC to defend election results
The Senate on Wednesday called for the transfer of the burden of proof in election petitions from aggrieved candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission. This body conducts and supervises elections. The proposal formed a key part of deliberations as lawmakers debated the general principles of a bill seeking to repeal the 2022 Electoral Act […]
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ISWAP threat: S’West, N’Central states on high alert
Following the Department of State Services alert on Tuesday that there was a plot by the Islamic State West Africa Province to attack Ondo and Kogi states, states have activated surveillance and counter-terror measures against the ISWAP plot. Kogi shares a boundary with 10 states. They include Benue in the East, Anambra in the South, […]
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Tinubu To Swear In New INEC Chairman Amupitan Today
President Bola Tinubu will today (Thursday) formally swear in Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The ceremony is scheduled for 12:00 noon at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, and will be witnessed by members of the Federal Executive Council, National Assembly leaders, legal luminaries, civil society […]
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UK cuts post-study work period for foreign students
The United Kingdom on Tuesday cut the post-study work period from two years to 18 months for foreign students, including Nigerians, from January 2027. This was disclosed by the UK’s Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, on October 14 while explaining the reasons for the need for immigrants to pass an A-level standard of English Language. According […]
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Kanu Holds Private Meeting With Legal Team Ahead Of Defence Opening
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, concluded a private consultation with his legal team led by former Attorney General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi (SAN). Kanu, who was brought to court under tight security by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), met with his lawyers in Court […]
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