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Rivers Impeachment Crisis: Fubara and Deputy Attend Church Service in Port Harcourt

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, today January 11 made their first public appearance since the State House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against them.... Read more »
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Lagos Begins Independent Probe into Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s 21-Month-Old Son

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a full investigation into allegations of medical negligence following the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Akelicious... Read more »
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NDLEA Re-arrests 80-Year-Old Grandpa for Returning to Illicit Drug Trade

Barely three years after he was arrested, prosecuted and sentenced to two years imprisonment for dealing in illicit drugs, an 80-year-old grandpa Jeremiah Isaiah Nkanta has again been nabbed by operatives of... Read more »
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Abia Residents Share Images Questioning Quality of Orji Kalu’s Constituency Projects

Residents of Abia State have begun sharing images and videos highlighting the alleged state of constituency projects carried out by Orji Uzor Kalu as a federal senator. The conversation has also drawn... Read more »
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Boko Haram/ISWAP Release Video of Abducted Ex–Biu LG Vice Chairman, Demand $300,000 Ransom

A new video has surfaced showing two men allegedly abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, appealing for urgent help as their captors demand a ransom of $300,000 (approximately N428 million)... Read more »
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BREAKING: Bandits Kill Four, Rustle Cattle in Fresh Night Attack on Borgu Community

Again, bandits struck in a community in Borgu local government area of Niger State, killing four and rustling cattles. This came barely one week after gunmen invaded Kasuwan Deji in the local... Read more »
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Borehole Projects Are Different from Governor Mbah’s Capital Water Scheme — CSDA Boss Clarifies

The General Manager of the Enugu State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), Monday Diamond Ani, has clarified that borehole drilling projects are separate from the Enugu State Government’s capital water supply... Read more »
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FG Allocates ₦3.15tn to Ministry of Defence in 2026 Budget

The Federal Government has earmarked a total of ₦3.15 trillion for the Ministry of Defence in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, underscoring its continued focus on national security, military welfare, and defence infrastructure.... Read more »
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NBA Dutse Insists on Justice as DSS Officer Faces Child Rape, Abduction Allegations

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Dutse branch, has demanded urgent justice in the case of a DSS officer, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, accused of abducting, raping, and forcing a 16-year-old girl, Miss Walida Abdullahi,... Read more »
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ANAMBRA SECURITY: Barr. Peter Ekwueme Commends Governor Soludo on Improved Safety Across the State

Barrister Peter Ekwueme has lauded Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, for what he described as remarkable improvements in the security situation across the state, particularly during the 2025 Christmas and... Read more »
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Family escapes death as tomato truck crashes on Otedola bridge

A minitruck carrying tomatoes lost control due to brake failure along Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Thursday. The accident, which happened around noon had no fatalities as a family in... Read more »
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Chief Ezejiofor G. Maduson Condoles with Chief Ikenna Ani on the Passing of His Father

Chief Ezejiofor G. Maduson, fondly known as Ugodinaobi Nanka, from Nanka in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the father of his... Read more »
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There Could Be More US Strikes In Nigeria, Trump Says

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could carry out further military strikes in Nigeria if Christians continue to be killed, reigniting a sensitive debate over religious violence and foreign... Read more »
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While We Sleep, You Keep Watch — Diri Hails Nigerian Army’s Sacrifices

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has lauded the Nigerian Army for the sacrifices made by soldiers in protecting the country, describing their efforts as vital for national security and peace. Governor... Read more »
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FG Unveils 2026 Budget Allocations for MDAs, Defence, Works, Finance Take Lion’s Share

The Federal Government has released the proposed 2026 budget allocations to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), revealing a strong focus on security, infrastructure, economic management and social services. According to the breakdown,... Read more »
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U.S. Detains Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Over Immigration Status

Former Ghanaian finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been detained by United States immigration authorities following issues linked to the status of his stay in the country, his lawyers have confirmed. Ofori-Atta, 66,... Read more »
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Former Army Chief Buratai Sue Ali-Keffi Over Defamatory Statement

Former chief of army staff Yusuf Buratai (retd.), has filed a ₦1 billion defamation suit against another retired senior military officer, Maj. Gen. Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi (retd.), before the Kaduna State High... Read more »
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Loses Twin Son, Nkanu Nnamdi

Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, have lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi According to an official family statement released today, Nkanu Nnamdi died on... Read more »
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Nigeria Yet to Recover ₦25bn Electricity Debt from Togo, Niger, Benin

Togo, Niger, and Benin collectively owe Nigeria $17.8 million (over N25 billion at the current exchange rate) for electricity supplied under bilateral arrangements, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed. In... Read more »
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Gov. Makinde Confirms Terrorists Attack, Killing of Forest Guards in Oyo

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed the terrorists’ attack and killing of five forest guards by suspected bandits in the state. Akelicious has earlier reported that the bandits had stormed the... Read more »