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Union Bank Seals Merger with Titan Trust Bank
Union Bank of Nigeria has said it has completed its merger with Titan Trust Bank after securing final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The move comes three years after Titan Trust acquired Union Bank in 2022 and aligns with the push for Nigerian banks to strengthen their capital base ahead of the […]
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PDP To Begin Nomination Form Sale On Wednesday
One week after zoning its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set machinery in motion to consolidate its structures across the six geopolitical zones. The exercise, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 3, will be supervised by the Directorate of Finance at the PDP National Secretariat, located at Wadata Plaza, Abuja. […]
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Breaking: Finland Court Sentences Simon Ekpa To Prison
Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa,  has been sentenced to six years in prison by a district Court in Finland for terrorism-related crimes. The Finnish government announced the arrest of Ekpa along with four other individuals on allegations of engaging in terror-related activities, which include incitement to violence and financing terrorism. Finnish law enforcement has confirmed that Ekpa, […]
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BREAKING: FCT Head Of Service Adayilo Is Dead
The Head of Civil Service in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mrs Grace Adayilo, has reportedly died. Adayilo, an indigene of Abuja and the first to ever occupy the position in the FCT Administration, reportedly slumped and passed away in the early hours of Monday. The late civil service chief had attended a church service […]
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ONSA denies paying ransom to bandits, calls El-Rufai’s allegation baseless
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has dismissed former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s claims that the Federal Government is paying ransom or offering incentives to bandits. El-Rufai, who appeared on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, alleged that the government was giving money and food supplies to bandits. He criticised this approach, describing […]
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2027: I’ve done my maths, Tinubu will come third — El-Rufai
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, has intensified his criticism of the current administration, predicting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will finish third in the 2027 presidential election. El-Rufai, now a leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, stated on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics that he had “done my maths” and concluded that […]
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NDLEA Arrests 75-Year-Old, Destroys 178,000kg Cannabis
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 75-year-old man, Uchelue Ikechukwu, and several others in nationwide raids that also led to the destruction of 178,000kg of cannabis on a large farm in Taraba State. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, Ikechukwu was caught with 26.7kg of skunk in Anambra, while six others […]
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[FULL LIST] Newly Elected Chairmen, Vice In Rivers
The All Progressives Congress (APC) won 20 out of the 23 local government areas in the Rivers State Local Government elections held on Saturday, 30 August. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won in three local government areas. Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Dr. Michael Odey, announced the winners of the local government […]
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BREAKING: Former IGP Solomon Arase passes away in Abuja
Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has died in Abuja. He reportedly passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital on Sunday. Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was appointed in April 2015 by then-President Goodluck Jonathan. He retired from the Force in 2016 after a distinguished career. Following his retirement, he continued to play […]
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FG unveils revised curriculum for basic, secondary, technical education
The Federal Government has completed a thorough review of the curricula for basic, senior secondary, and technical education, to make Nigerian learners “future-ready.” This was revealed in a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, and made available to newsmen on Sunday. According […]
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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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