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Police Appeal for Calm After Fatal Shooting in Anambra
Anambra state, Nigeria: The Anambra State Police Command has appealed for calm following the tragic shooting of a young woman, Chiamaka Okeke, by an unidentified security operative at Ibeto Junction, Nnewi, on Monday, April 15 The incident sparked widespread outrage among residents, who were concerned about the alleged reckless actions of the officer involved. According […]
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Navy ordered to Reinstate Dismissed officer as vice-Admiral
Nigeria: The National Industrial Court has delivered a landmark judgment ordering the Nigerian Navy to recognize Captain Dada Olaniyi Labinjo as a retired Vice-Admiral The court ruled that Labinjo was wrongfully dismissed and directed the Navy to grant him all corresponding rights and benefits. The judgment, delivered in Abuja, brings an end to Labinjo’s 24-year […]
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Nigerian Navy Intercepts 1,306 Bags of Smuggled Rice in Lagos
Nigeria: The Nigerian Navy’s Maritime Component of Operation AWATSE has successfully intercepted 1,306 bags of smuggled foreign parboiled rice at Majidun Community in Ikorodu West Local Government Area of Lagos State The seizure was made on April 12, 2025, during a routine security and anti-smuggling operation. According to Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, Commander of Nigerian […]
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Police arrest suspected car thieves in Katsina
Katsina state, Nigeria: The Katsina State Police Command has apprehended two suspected car thieves and recovered a stolen green Toyota Corolla LE. Mubarak Kabir and Adamu Hashim, both residents of Kano State, were arrested during a routine patrol in Birnin Kuka village, Mashi Local Government Area. According to the police, the suspects attempted to bribe […]
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A Journey Through African Television: From Early Days to Today
Nigeria: The arrival of television in Africa was a watershed moment, bringing the outside world into homes and sparking a new era of entertainment, information, and cultural exchange The arrival of television in Africa was a watershed moment, bringing the outside world into homes and sparking a new era of entertainment, information, and cultural exchange. […]
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54 stolen livestock was recover by the police in yobe
Yobe Nigeria — The recovery of 54 stolen livestock including 47 sheep, 4 rams, 2 goats, and 1 donkey from suspected thieves in the state was announced by State Police Command in yobe. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said a 38-year-old suspect, Ibrahim Umaru of Jammel Village, Jacusko local […]
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Korean security Service Hails NDLEA On Arrest Of Drug Baron
Lagos Nigeria  —  The National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea (NIS) has commended Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for its exceptional effort and professionalism in apprehending a wanted 59-year-old drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff whose 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across […]
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Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N835 Per Ltr
Nigeria — In a new development, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The new price is set at N835 per litre, down from N865 per litre, marking a 3.5 per cent decrease. This price adjustment follows the recent decline in […]
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Insecurity: No Comfort for Criminals in Ondo — Aiyedatiwa
Ondo, Nigeria — The Governor  of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared that his administration will not allow criminals to find comfort in the state, assuring that those who recently infiltrated the state’s forests and farmsteads are already “facing the heat.” In an interactive session with youth groups in Akure, the state capital, Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed […]
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Two Worshippers Kidnapped In Kogi Realeased
Kogi, Nigeria — Two worshippers who were kidnapped during prayers mountain at a remote mountain in Egbola area, along Agbaja Road in Lokoja local government area of Kogi State have been released. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Kogi State Command, SP William Ovye Aya clarified that only two worshippers were kidnapped in the attack […]
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Police Declare Ihuoma, Daughter of ABCTransport Owner Wanted
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has declared Ihuoma Julia Nneji, a daughter of Frank Nneji, the founder of the popular ABC Transport, wanted over alleged cybercrime. According to a post on the Force’s official Facebook page, Miss Nneji was declared wanted on Tuesday night by the Office of the Nigeria Police Force National […]
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Investment Platforms Face 10-yr Jail Term, SEC Cracks Down
Oyo, Nigeria — Nigerians have taken to social media to express frustration over the recent crash of a high-yield investment platform, CBEX, which netizens have widely described as “MMM Pro Max.” It was reported that a group of angry individuals stormed the CBEX office in the Oke-Ado area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday evening, […]
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NSCDC Fingers Oil Thieves in Bayelsa Deadly Attack
Bayelsa, Nigeria — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Bayelsa Command has accused oil thieves of the recent attack on its personnel. The security outfit reaffirmed its commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure in spite of the recent unfortunate incident. It was reported that some unknown gunmen had ambushed and attacked NSCDC officers […]
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‘Being called a legend is scam’ — RMD
Nigeria – Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has revealed why he does not like being referred to as a legend. Speaking during his appearance on the Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast, RMD described being called a legend as a “scam.” While explaining that he does not see himself as one, he […]
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Wike applauds progress, quality of ongoing projects in FCT
FCT – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has commended the quality and pace of ongoing infrastructural projects across the territory. Wike made the remarks on Monday during an inspection tour of several key construction sites in Abuja. Among the projects visited were the renovation of the Abuja International Conference […]
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Trump’s policies eroding trust in US, dollar assets
US – Ex-Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday expresssed concern that President Donald Trump’s tariffs and other policies were eroding allies’ trust in US commitments, stating that some investors were starting to shun US assets. Yellen said that last week’s surge in yields on US Treasury debt, which move inversely to prices, was troublesome given […]
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Sexual Misconduct Row: FUOYE VC Temporarily Exits Office
Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State  —  The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has approved the immediate leave of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, following controversy surrounding allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by a senior female official of the institution. The development comes on the heels of intervention by the Minister of Education, Dr. Yusuf Tunji […]
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NUJ expresses concern over high telecom costs
NIGERIA – The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has expressed concern over the rising cost of telecommunications and internet data in the country. Tte union, in a communiqué issued after its congress in Abuja, described the situation as a heavy financial burden on citizens. The union called on […]
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LASUSTECH Dismisses Three Lecturers on  Sexual Harassment
Ikorodu, Lagos  —  The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has reiterated its unwavering stance against sexual misconduct, following the dismissal of three academic staff members found culpable of harassment-related offenses. This decisive action was disclosed in an official memo titled “Dismissal of Staff Members Due to Sexual Harassment Allegations,” which detailed the […]
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Meta Faces Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions
America —  Meta Platforms Inc. headed to court on Monday in a major antitrust trial that could force the company to separate from Instagram and WhatsApp, two platforms it bought over a decade ago and transformed into global social media giants. Meta defended its actions, saying Instagram and WhatsApp face fierce competition from TikTok, YouTube, […]
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Katy Perry to join all-woman Blue Origin spaceflight
Nigeria: Singer Katy Perry is set to join an all-woman crew on a Blue Origin spaceflight, scheduled to launch from West Texas on Monday The mission, aboard the New Shepard rocket, will take Perry and five other women to the edge of space, exceeding 100 kilometers above Earth’s surface. The crew includes Lauren Sanchez, Jeff […]
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Musician Portable Arrested Over Defamation Allegations
Kwara state, Nigeria: The Kwara State Police Command has arrested popular musician Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, following a petition by fellow musician Okunola Saheed, also known as Osupa Portable faces allegations of criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, character assassination, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. According to police spokesperson Adetoun […]
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Presidency Dismisses US Court Order on Tinubu’s Record
Nigeria: The Nigerian Presidency has downplayed a recent US federal court ruling ordering the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release investigative files connected to President Bola Tinubu’s alleged drug involvement in the 1990s. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that the documents in question are decades old and contain […]
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Peter Obi Condemns Plateau Killings, Pledges Support for Victims
Plateau state,Nigeria: Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has visited Plateau State to commiserate with victims of recent attacks in Bokkos The attacks left several people dead and many others displaced. Obi met with Governor Caleb Mutfwang and interacted with affected residents, expressing concern over the humanitarian impact of the […]
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40 Killed in Fresh Plateau Attack, President Tinubu Vows Action
Plateau state, Nigeria: At least 40 people have been killed in an attack on the Zike community in Plateau State’s Bassa Local Government Area. Gunmen launched the assault in the early hours of the day, sparking sporadic shootings that left residents fleeing for their lives. Local vigilantes intervened and repelled the attackers, but not before […]
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“8 kwara TESCOM Applicants Disqualified over Drug Use”
Kwara state, Nigeria: At least eight job applicants out of 1,800 shortlisted for positions in the Kwara Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) have tested positive for banned substances, including benzodiazepine, tramadol, cotinine, marijuana and amphetamine. According to TESCOM Chairman Bello Abubakar, these applicants will be disqualified and replaced by the next best candidates from their respective […]
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APC Endorses Creation of Anioma State, Calls it a “Done Deal”
Nigeria : The All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its weight behind the creation of Anioma State, with APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, describing the proposal as a “done deal” backed by the party leadership and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration The endorsement came during a rally in Agbor, Delta State, where thousands of […]
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Borno APC Reaffirms Support for Tinubu, Zulum
Borno state,Nigeria: The Borno State All Progressives Congress (APC) has reiterated its loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s leadership At a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House, party members and key stakeholders expressed their unwavering support for the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the Governor’s efforts to rebuild […]
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Soyinka condemns ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song
Nigeria: Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has strongly condemned the recent ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, describing the move as a disturbing return to censorship that undermines fundamental democratic principles In a statement issued from New York University, Abu Dhabi, Soyinka expressed deep concern over the implications of the ban, warning that it reflects a troubling […]
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JAMB Announces 2025 UTME Mock Exam Results
Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted on Thursday, April 10, 2025. JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He urged candidates to check their results by sending “MOCKRESULT” to either 55019 or 66019 […]
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