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Akpabio calls for immediate census to end population confusion

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for the immediate conduct of a national population census, describing the exercise as critical to Nigeria’s future development and long overdue. Speaking in his... Read more »
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DSS Sues Pat Utomi Over Shadow Government Plan

The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken former presidential candidate, Professor Pat Utomi, to the Federal High Court in Abuja for setting up what he called a shadow government. The DSS... Read more »
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UK Raises Concern Over Nigeria’s Growing Insecurity

The United Kingdom has expressed concern over the worsening security problems in Nigeria, pointing to unrest spilling over from nearby countries like Sudan and Niger. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard... Read more »
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Bandits fed newborn twins to dogs, says Zamfara lawmaker

A member of the House of Representatives, Aminu Jaji, has lamented the worsening security situation in Zamfara State, saying things have degenerated to a point where babies in captivity were fed to... Read more »
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Tinubu Approves Armed Forest Guards to Secure 1,129 Forests from Terrorists, Bandits

In a bold move to combat insecurity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new corps of armed forest guards to take charge of Nigeria’s 1,129 forests, with a... Read more »
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EFCC Invites Tompolo Over Viral Naira Abuse Video

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sent an invitation to former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, over allegations tied to misuse of the naira... Read more »
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Soldiers flee after Boko Haram raid on Borno base

Some soldiers are reportedly fleeing back to their villages following Monday’s attack by Boko Haram terrorists on a military base in Marte, Borno State, which claimed the lives of five personnel. Earlier... Read more »
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2027: No Automatic Ticket for Underperforming APC Candidates — Okunomo

…Says We Won’t Reward Incompetence With Re-election A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former spokesperson for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s campaign organisation during the Ondo State governorship election, Barrister Banji... Read more »
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BREAKING: JAMB registrar breaks into tears, apologises for UTME errors

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, on Wednesday, broke into tears as he apologised for the errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. “I apologise... Read more »
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Chimamanda Adichie to Headline 2025 ‘Things Fall Apart’ Festival in Enugu

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is set to headline the 2025 edition of the Things Fall Apart Festivalin Enugu, a literary event dedicated to celebrating the legacy of iconic writer Chinua Achebe.... Read more »
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NiMet issues thunderstorm alert

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released in Abuja envisaged sunny skies on Wednesday over the northern region with... Read more »
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Abia State Government Moves to Take Over EEDC Assets

The Abia State Government has made a move to take over majority control of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, aiming to improve electricity supply in the capital city, Umuahia, and nearby local... Read more »
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Tinubu Says He Welcomes Criticism But Not Distracted

President Bola Tinubu has said that he is open to criticism but will not lose focus on his plans to move the country forward. He made this known on Tuesday during the... Read more »
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World’s Poorest President Dies At 89

Former President of Uruguay, José Mujica, has died at the age of 89. He passed away after battling esophageal cancer, although the exact cause of his death has not been officially stated.... Read more »
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2027: NNPP Seeks Opposition Alliance to Unseat Adeleke

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun State has called on opposition parties to unite and work together to unseat Governor Ademola Adeleke in the next governorship election. The party expressed... Read more »
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Hotel manager takes life of PoS operator, buries body

Authorities in Delta State have uncovered a tragic case involving the murder of a 22-year-old Point-of-Sale operator, Onoriode Bethel, whose whereabouts had been unknown since December 2024. The manager of Century Home... Read more »
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Funke Akindele bags global recognition in film industry

Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has earned international recognition after being listed among The Hollywood Reporter’s “Most Influential Women in International Film,” a global honour celebrating 46 outstanding women shaping the... Read more »
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CBN Launches Diaspora BVN Platform, Eyes $1bn Monthly Remittances

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has launched a new Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform to expand financial access for Nigerians living... Read more »
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Sanwo-Olu Hosts UNILAG’s World Record Holder

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday received Ayelabola Ololade, a model and final-year Computer Science student at the University of Lagos, who recently broke a Guinness World Record. Ololade achieved global... Read more »
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Tragedy as Two-month-old Baby Goes Missing in Ondo

It is a somber moment in the township of Ode-Irele, the headquarters of Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State as a yet-to-be-identified baby has gone missing and cannot be found since... Read more »