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Sadiku: Unmasking terrorist leader behind Kwara massacre
Tuesday’s massacre in Woro, a remote community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, which left an estimated 176 residents dead, was not a random act of violence. Findings by Saturday PUNCH show that the attack was the result of a calculated expansion of a jihadist front that the country’s security architecture failed to […]
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2027 Elections: 70 CSOs insist on real-time electronic transmission of votes
A coalition of over 70 civil society organizations (CSOs) advocating for credible elections, on Friday, insisted on mandatory real-time electronic transmission of 2027 general election results. The CSOs, which operate via the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, flayed what they described as the Senate’s passage of a retrogressive version of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill […]
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BREAKING: Herdsmen raid Benue community, kidnap women, burn market
Suspected armed herdsmen on Friday afternoon attacked Anwase Market in Mbaikyor, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, kidnapping several market women and setting the market ablaze. Witnesses said the attackers invaded the community from a nearby mountain, firing sporadically to cause panic before setting stalls on fire and abducting women. Gathered that the assailants […]
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BREAKING: JOHESU suspends nationwide strike after 84 days
The Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, has suspended its nationwide strike after 84 days of the industrial action. JOHESU suspended the strike at the end of its expanded national executive council, NEC, emergency meeting held in Abuja on Friday. The meeting was said to have been convened to review the outcomes of the Federal Government-JOHESU […]
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Osun APC defends ALGON’s decision to pay monarch’s salary arrears
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has defended the payment of accumulated salaries owed to traditional rulers. The defence by the Osun APC, contained in a statement by Kola Olabisi, its Director of Media and Information, followed objections raised by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun. The […]
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PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu attends 50th anniversary of General Murtala Muhammed
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State attended a wreath-laying ceremony on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of the passing of late General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, GCFR. Wife of retired Lt. General Theophilus Danjuma, Senator Daisy Danjuma; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Daughter of the late General and the CEO, Murtala Muhammed Foundation, […]
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Tinubu holds high level APC meeting at Presidential Villa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday met with key stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to review preparations for the party’s forthcoming convention and congresses. The meeting brought together members of the APC’s national leadership, governors, and the party’s caucus in the National Assembly. Those in attendance […]
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1949 massacre: Court orders UK to pay £420m to 21 Nigerian families
In a landmark ruling, the Enugu State High Court has ordered the British government to pay £420 million in compensation to the families of 21 Nigerian coal miners brutally killed by colonial forces in 1949. Presiding judge, Anthony Onovo, declared yesterday that the killings were unlawful and amounted to an extrajudicial violation of the right […]
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Kwara massacre: UN condemns killings as Türkiye pledges support
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held an emergency security meeting with the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as national and international outrage mounted over the massacre of residents in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The meeting came as the United Nations and Türkiye condemned the killings, northern senators demanded a sweeping security overhaul, […]
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Gov Adeleke orders security clampdown over alleged takeover of Akirun palace
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has issued a warning against an alleged plan to invade and take over the Ikirun palace. Governor Adeleke also directed security agencies to secure the palace premises immediately. The warning was contained in a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday, following reports of a planned […]
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New remuneration for political office holders ready, says RMAFC
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), said on Thursday that it has finalised work on a new remuneration for political office holders in the country, which it has submitted to the President through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Chairman of the Commission, Mohammed Bello Shehu, who disclosed […]
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Sheikh Gumi denies being arrested by US military
Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has dismissed viral reports and images on social media alleging that he was taken into custody by United States military operatives in Nigeria, describing the image as Artificial Intelligence, AI. The speculation followed the circulation of a photograph on Thursday, February 5, which purportedly showed Gumi being detained by […]
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Trump acknowledges Nigeria’s First Lady at National Prayer Breakfast
US President Donald Trump on Thursday acknowledged the presence of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, as he spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, highlighting her faith leadership and role in religious life. The annual event, attended by members of the US Congress, religious leaders, and international guests, featured Trump recognising Tinubu […]
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PDP, ADC, NNPP oppose Electoral Act amendments, demand e-transmission of results
The major opposition political parties in Nigeria have slammed the Senate’s recent vote on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, warning that the rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of results is a “retrogressive act” capable of derailing the nation’s democracy. In a joint press statement released on Thursday via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of […]
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JUST IN: Nollywood actress Aunty Ajara is dead
Nollywood actress Aunty Ajara has been lost to the cold hands of death and, by extension, breaks the hearts of many online users. Actress Aunty Ajara was pronounced dead in the early hours of Thursday, January 5th, 2026, after prolonged illness. Actor Tobi Oladele Teemony shared the video that showcased the moment Aunty Ajara’s elder […]
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World Cancer Day: $154m IFC, NSIA lifeline boost for care
A member of the World Bank Group, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) have agreed to invest about $154.1 million to expand cancer treatment and modern diagnostic services for communities across parts of Nigeria that currently lack access to quality healthcare. The project, which will be carried out through NSIA’s healthcare subsidiary, NSIA […]
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Nnamdi Kanu appeals terrorism conviction, seeks to quash life sentence
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has appealed the judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja that convicted him on terrorism charges. In an appeal filed on February 4 at the Court of Appeal in Abuja, Kanu asked the appellate court to quash his terrorism conviction and the sentence. […]
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Senate rejects 10-year jail term for PVC traders, amends electoral timelines
The Senate has rejected a proposed 10-year jail term for buyers and sellers of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), opting instead to retain a two-year imprisonment term while increasing the fine from ₦2 million to ₦5 million under Clause 22 of the Electoral Amendment Bill. The decision was made during clause-by-clause consideration of the bill, during […]
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Tinubu orders deployment of army battalion to Kwara after deadly Kaiama attack
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a deadly overnight attack on Worro community by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. The directive, which also includes the appointment of a field commander and the immediate commencement of a military operation tagged Operation Savanna […]
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NAFDAC disowns purported recruitment press release
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disowned a purported press release circulating on social media announcing a planned recruitment exercise, describing it as fake and not issued by the agency. The Director General (DG) of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, in a statement on Wednesday, warned members of the public against […]
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INEC finalises 2027 election timetable
 Despite the seeming delay in the passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured of its readiness for the 2027 general election. Accordingly, the Commission said it has finalised work on the election timetable and schedule of activities. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed […]
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Osun-Osogbo festival: Traditionalists ask INEC to reschedule Osun gov poll
The leadership of the Traditional Religion Worshippers Association of Osun State has demanded a shift in the date fixed for the next governorship election in the state. The traditionalists said the election should be rescheduled because the date, as currently fixed, would clash with the annual Osun-Osogbo Cultural Festival. The association, in a letter addressed […]
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Electricity subsidy: FG to deduct N3.6tn from Federation Account
The Federal Government has proposed a N3.6tn deduction from the Federation Account to fund electricity subsidies in 2026, 2027, and 2028, a move designed to distribute the financial burden across federal, state, and local governments. The move represents a decisive step by the Federal Government to confront the rapidly mounting electricity subsidy debt, which has […]
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US sends ground troops to Nigeria
The United States has dispatched a “small team” of troops to Nigeria following recent joint security cooperation between the two countries. Dagvin Anderson, the general in charge of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), spoke of the development in a press briefing on Tuesday. It is the first acknowledgement of US boots on the ground in Nigeria […]
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Councillors beat up LG chairman in Rivers
There was pandemonium in the Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday following a face-off between the chairman of the local government, Hon. Onengiyeofori George, and the leader of the council legislative assembly, Hon. Ibifiri. The cause of the face-off could not be found right at the time of filing this report. However, […]
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PDP crisis: Makinde, Wike fight dirty
IN a veiled response to the tirade of Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Monday, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, declared that expelled elements he described as “vagabonds” no longer have control over the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Both Wike and Makinde were members of the G5 governors […]
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US gospel music icon Ron Kenoly dies at 81
Renowned American gospel singer, worship leader, and pastor Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. His death was confirmed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, triggering an outpouring of tributes from Christian music communities and worship leaders across the world. Kenoly was globally celebrated for his powerful live worship recordings and his influential role […]
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BREAKING: Tinubu, VP Shettima Meet World Bank Delegation in Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, received a high-level delegation from the World Bank at the State House, Abuja. The delegation was led by the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Nigeria and the World Bank, with […]
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