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‘If You Were Igbo…’ Remark Lands ASP, Three Inspectors in Police Custody

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and three inspectors over a viral video showing them making unprofessional and ethnically insensitive remarks to a member of... Read more »
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Tinubu Urges Nigerian Doctors Abroad to Return Home, Says ‘There’s Nowhere Like Home’

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora to return home and help strengthen the country’s healthcare system, saying, “There’s nowhere like home.” The President made the appeal... Read more »

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Peter Mbah Reacts to Enugu Air Incident, Says Passenger Safety Comes First

The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reacted to Thursday’s runway incident involving the state-owned airline, Enugu Air, at Benin Airport, empathizing with the passengers and crew members over the... Read more »
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South-East Still Marginalised After Civil War, Says Dan Ulasi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Ulasi, has called for a sincere national dialogue involving Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, saying the country cannot achieve genuine unity without addressing historical... Read more »
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You’ve Been Here for Three Years and Still Don’t Read the Rules — Akpabio Scolds Oshiomhole

There was a moment of tension at the Senate on Thursday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio publicly reprimanded Senator Adams Oshiomhole for exceeding his role while seconding a motion during plenary. The... Read more »
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Prof. Ajah at 64: Mentor, Scholar, Philanthropist Honoured for Lifetime of Service

Professor Gabriel Ogbuife Chukwubuikem Ajah, mni, has been celebrated on the occasion of his 64th birthday, with admirers and beneficiaries of his generosity describing him as an exceptional scholar, statesman and philanthropist... Read more »
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Nigerian Police Officer Under Fire After Allegedly Telling Motorist, “If You Were Igbo, I Would Have Detained You”

A Nigerian police officer has come under scrutiny over an apparent ethnic whistle after he was captured on video allegedly attempting to extort a motorist during a vehicle document inspection. In the... Read more »
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Enugu Tops Nigeria’s 2026 State Performance Momentum Index Under Gov. Peter Mbah

Enugu State under Gov. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has been ranked as Nigeria’s fastest-improving state in the 2026 Phillips Consulting State Performance Momentum Index, emerging ahead of 32 other states in what experts... Read more »
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Nigeria Cannot Be Renewed Without Workers – Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim

Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has declared that Nigeria cannot be renewed without its workers, describing organised labour as... Read more »
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JUST IN: Tension Rocks NBA Port Harcourt Branch Ahead of Election

Tension has heightened at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt Branch, as lawyers prepare to elect new executives this morning. Some legal practitioners have accused the Electoral Committee (ELECO) of allegedly... Read more »
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US Slaps 12.5% Tariff on Nigerian Imports Over Forced Labour Concerns

The United States (US) has imposed a 12.5 per cent tariff on imports from Nigeria, citing the country’s failure to prohibit and effectively enforce a ban on goods produced with forced labour.... Read more »
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One Dead, Two Injured as Two Separate Crashes Rock Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to use alternative routes as emergency responders continue recovery operations following two crashes at Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway early Friday. The... Read more »
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Publisher Questions Widespread Use of Dollars in Nigerian Movies and Politics

The Publisher of Akelicious Media, Godwin Offor, has called on the Federal Government to address what he described as the growing abuse and disregard for the Nigerian naira by top government officials... Read more »
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Nigerian Senate Seeks Local Offices for Meta, Google, X and Other Tech Companies

The Senate has taken a major step towards compelling global social media companies operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in the country, following overwhelming support for the proposal at a public... Read more »
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Passenger Recounts Terrifying Ordeal After Enugu Air Aircraft Crash-Lands at Benin Airport (Video)

A passenger aboard the Enugu Air aircraft that crash-landed at Benin Airport on Thursday afternoon has recounted the terrifying moments before and after the incident, expressing gratitude for surviving the ordeal. In... Read more »
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NUJ Urges Soludo to Settle Pension, Gratuity of Defunct National Light, ABS Workers

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, has expressed concern over the quality of some recently constructed roads in the state, urging the Anambra State Government to ensure contractors deliver... Read more »
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Kwankwaso Warns Against State Police, Says Governors Will Abuse It

The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso says there are dangers associated with the proposed creation of state police. Speaking with News Central TV on Thursday night,... Read more »
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US Congressman John James Demands Immediate Release of Nnamdi Kanu

A United States Congressman, John James, has moved a motion on the floor of US Congress for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.... Read more »
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Another Nigerian Allegedly Killed During South African Police Raid in Cape Town

Another Nigerian has allegedly been killed during a South African police operation in Cape Town, according to members of the Nigerian community in the country. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, July... Read more »
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24 Farmers Feared Dead as Armed Bandits Launch Deadly Attack in Zamfara

Amnesty International has condemned the killing of more than 20 farmers in Zamfara State, northwestern Nigeria, following a deadly attack by armed bandits. The attack occurred on Wednesday while the victims were... Read more »