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I’m Hungry and Unemployed’ — Man Approaches Governor Otti, Gets Immediate Help

Governor Alex Otti was today confronted by a man during an official inspection in Umuahia, who reportedly ran up to him, lamenting that he was hungry and had not been able to... Read more »
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Woman Rewards Uber Driver After Alleged Harassment by LASTMA Officer Goes Viral

A woman has gone viral after rewarding her Uber driver following an alleged harassment by a LASTMA officer during their trip. According to her account, the traffic officer reportedly entered the driver’s... Read more »
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U.S Imposes $15,000 Visa Bonds on Nigerian B1/B2 Applicants

The U.S requires Nigerian B1/B2 visa applicants to post bonds of $5,000–$15,000 starting January 21, 2026, amid security and overstay concerns The United States has introduced new travel restrictions requiring Nigerians applying... Read more »
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Lagos Entrepreneur Alleges Unauthorised Debits of ₦114,939 from Access Bank Account

A Lagos-based entrepreneur, Bamidele Moses, has accused Access Bank of removing a total of ₦114,939 from his bank account through transactions he said he did not authorise. Speaking with the Foundation for... Read more »
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Onye Ohi Otu – Anambra Community Women Banish Man Over Alleged Rape

Women from Egbema Ozubulu community in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State have banished a man accused of allegedly raping a married woman. The incident occurred on Tuesday when a large... Read more »
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Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 property belonging to Malamii

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Minister of Justice, to... Read more »
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Plateau Tensions Escalate as Fresh Attacks Leave Three Dead

Three persons were killed in renewed attacks on communities in Plateau State following the shooting of two Fulani youths in Jos South Local Government Area (LGA), as tensions continue to escalate in... Read more »
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Jos South Attack: One Fulani Youth Shot Dead, Another Hospitalised

Two Fulani youths were ambushed late Tuesday while returning from Gero village in Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) in the latest unprovoked attack by suspected Berom militia in Plateau state. Akelicious... Read more »
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BREAKING: Malami, Two Others Get ₦500m Bail in Abuja Court

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and two others, bail in the sum of #500 Million each, with... Read more »
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No Constitutional Breach in Budget Re-Enactment, Says Budget Office

The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has dismissed claims that the repeal and re-enactment of the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts violated the Constitution, insisting that the process was lawful, transparent,... Read more »
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Allegations Against Obimma Collapse as Anambra Commissioner’s Letter Surfaces

Stakeholders in Nkwelle-Ezunaka community have issued a strong re-rebuttal to allegations against former Anambra State House of Assembly member, Hon. Charles Obimma, insisting that claims linking him to thuggery and disruption during... Read more »
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Troops Neutralise Kidnappers, Recover Weapons In Plateau

Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army under Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) have raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Plateau State, neutralising suspects and recovering weapons during the... Read more »
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President Tinubu Appoints First Female Director-General of Nigerian Law School

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement... Read more »
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48 Die in 82 Road Crashes Across Ogun Between September and December 2025

The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) reports that 48 persons died from 82 crashes across the state between September and December 2025. The corps’ spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, disclosed this... Read more »
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Bandits abduct two police officers in Zamfara

Two police officers were abducted by armed bandits during an attack on Farin Ruwa village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Sources told Akelicious that the incident occurred on Jan.... Read more »
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One Killed, Nine Arrested as Rival Thuggery Groups Clash in Kano

One person has been confirmed dead while nine suspects have been arrested following a violent clash between rival thuggery groups in the Kawo and Mariri areas of the Kano metropolis. Sources told... Read more »
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Suspected One Chance Robbers Kill Nurse In Abuja

Suspected ‘one chance’ robbery syndicate have k!lled a nurse, Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem, in Abuja, The sad incident occurred on January 3, 2026, shortly after she closed from her afternoon duty and was... Read more »
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Anthony Joshua ‘to retire’ from boxing after fatal car crash

Anthony Joshua’s uncle has claimed the former world champion has informed his family he will retire following the fatal car crash which killed two of his close friends. “The major thing there... Read more »
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Nine Soldiers K!lled In Landmine Attack

No fewer than nine soldiers lost their lives on Monday, January 5, after their convoy hit a landmine and came under fire from terrorists near Bindundul village, some 12 miles from Kareto,... Read more »
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NNPCL Cuts Petrol Price by N20, Now Sells at N815 per Litre

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has again reduced its premium motor spirit price. Akelicious gathered that NNPCL retail outlets have reduced their fuel price by N20, bringing the price to... Read more »