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Ganduje Granted Temporary Relief as Kano High Court Rejects State’s Arrest Request

A Kano State High Court has refused an application by the state government seeking the arrest of a former governor of the state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, over his alleged role in the... Read more »
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Kogi Governor, Ododo Orders Demolition of Criminal Hideouts in Sambell Community

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has ordered the demolition of buildings identified as criminal hideouts in Sambell community, Idoji, Okene Local Government Area, following intelligence reports linking the area to persistent... Read more »
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Young Girl Who Claims to Be Davido’s Daughter Wants to Confirm Identity via DNA Test

A young Nigerian girl, Anu Adeleke, has publicly appealed to popular singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, to undergo a DNA test to confirm their biological relationship. In a heartfelt post... Read more »
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Federal Government Signs New Deal with ASUU to Restore Stability in Tertiary Education

The federal government has unveiled a renegotiated agreement with Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), describing it as a turning point in the effort to restore stability, trust, and quality in Nigeria’s... Read more »
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EFCC Recovers N64.8m Lost in Petroleum Scam, Returns Funds to Benin Businessman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned a substantial portion of funds lost to an alleged petroleum products scam, handing over a bank draft of N64.8 million to a 59-year-old... Read more »
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Ebem Ohafia Community Bans Hard Drugs, Cultism, Gun Violence

The Ebem Ohafia community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State has announced a sweeping ban on hard drugs, cultism, gun violence, and other criminal activities as part of efforts to... Read more »
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Yobe Clears N15.4bn Gratuity Backlog, Says State Owes No Retiree

The Yobe government on Wednesday said it paid N15.4 billion to clear the backlog of gratuities of the state and local government retirees. Baba Wali, the secretary to the state government, disclosed... Read more »
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Peter Obi Hails Super Eagles’ Fighting Spirit After AFCON Semi-Final Loss to Morocco

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has praised the Super Eagles for their resilience and determination following their exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a dramatic semi-final... Read more »
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Abdul Samad Rabiu to Reward Super Eagles with $500,000 Despite AFCON Semi-Final Loss

Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced that he will fulfill his pledge of rewarding the Super Eagles with $500,000 despite the team’s defeat to Morocco in the semi-final of... Read more »
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Wife Arrested for Allegedly Killing Husband and Side Chick in Delta state

A yet-to-be-identified housewife from Isoko ethnic nationality has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband and his alleged lover in Ighwre-Ovie area of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The... Read more »
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Fire Guts Foam Store Along Asa-Dam Road in Ilorin, Sparks Panic Among Residents

A fire outbreak on Wednesday gutted a house used for selling foams along Asa-Dam Road in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, causing panic among residents as the flames spread... Read more »
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Nigerians to Begin 7.5% VAT on Bank Transfers, USSD Transactions from Jan 19, 2026

Nigerians will begin paying a 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on selected banking services, including mobile bank transfers and USSD transactions, from January 19, 2026, following a new government-backed regulatory... Read more »
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U.S Stops Visa Processing For Nigeria, Russia, Other 73 Countries

The pause, set to begin Jan. 21, affects countries including Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Brazil, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Nigeria, Thailand, and Yemen, and will continue indefinitely while consular officers review screening procedures. The... Read more »
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Outcry as Late Ifeanyi Ubah’s Family Absent at Nnewi Cathedral Commissioning

A controversy has erupted in Nnewi, Anambra State, following the commissioning of the Catholic Cathedral reportedly built with significant contributions from the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, amid claims that his family was... Read more »
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Relief as 17 More ECWA Church Worshippers Freed After Weeks in Captivity

Seventeen additional worshippers abducted from the ECWA Church in Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu have been released by their kidnappers following sustained negotiations with their captors. The Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu Development Association disclosed this... Read more »
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Three Brothers Who Died In Lagos Market Fire Laid To Rest

The remains of the three Omatu brothers who d!ed in the fire incident that rocked the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, Lagos State, have been laid to rest in... Read more »
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Two Injured, 20 Abducted as Bandits Linked to Bello Turji Storm Gajit Community, Sokoto

Suspected terrorists loyal to notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji have attacked Gajit community in Lajinge District of Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, injuring at least two persons and abducting... Read more »
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‘All Is Well Now’ — Ekpoma Residents Rally, Praise Governor Over Improved Security

Residents of Expoma carry out a solidarity rally reassuring the public that all is well and insecurity has significantly reduced. They also appreciate the governor, stating that kidnapping and other villainous activities... Read more »
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We Know About Sokoto Airstrikes, Defence Authorities Will Speak on Details – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed it has intelligence regarding the recent United States airstrikes that targeted terrorist elements in Sokoto State but has declined to disclose specifics, saying the operation falls... Read more »
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CSDA Boss, Monday Diamond Ani Begins Statewide Monitoring Tour of NG-CARES Projects in Enugu

The newly appointed General Manager of the Enugu State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), the delivery platform(DP)for the Nigeria Community Action for Resilliance and Economic Stimulus Programme NG-CARES,Hon Monday Diamond Ani,... Read more »