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FG’s Plan to Borrow ₦20trn for 2026 Budget Sparks Fresh Criticism — Peter Obi Raises Alarms Over “Fiscal Rascality”

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed strong concern over reports that the Federal Government is planning to borrow about ₦20 trillion to fund the 2026 budget, describing... Read more »
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One Killed, Another Injured as Vigilante Rescue Operation Turns Deadly in Yobe

A rescue attempt by vigilante operatives in the early hours of Thursday turned tragic in Sandi Village, Gulani Local Government Area of Yobe State, leaving one person dead and another injured. According... Read more »
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‘A Leader of Immense Capacity’ – Paschal Candle Hails Uzodimma on 67th Birthday

The Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodimma, was on Thursday celebrated across the state and beyond as he marked his 67th birthday anniversary. Among the prominent goodwill messages was... Read more »
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Court Restores Death Sentence on Maryam Sanda, Overrules Presidential Pardon

The Supreme Court on Friday overrode the pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu to an Abuja-based housewife, Maryam Sanda, and affirmed the death sentence handed out to her by lower courts. Ms... Read more »
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Primate Ayodele Denies N150 Million Spiritual Extortion Allegation by Power Minister Adelabu

Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has denied attempting to extort N150 million from the minister of power, Bayo Adelabu. TheCable had reported that Adelabu petitioned the DSS, accusing... Read more »
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FG to Raise N1.23tn to Settle Power Sector Debts, Begins Bond Issuance

The federal government says it will raise N1.23 trillion within the next four months as part of a major push to settle longstanding debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos) and gas... Read more »
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Akwa Ibom Set to Host Exclusive Governor’s Christmas Dinner at the Marina

The Destination Management Office of Akwa Ibom State, on behalf of His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno Ph.D, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, is pleased to announce the Governor’s Christmas Dinner taking... Read more »
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Troops Kill Three Suspected Kidnappers in Kaduna Raid

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised three suspected kidnappers during a raid on their hideout in Bakin Kogi, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Akelicious gathered... Read more »
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APC Youth Leader, Paschal Candle Celebrates Senator Uche Ekwunife on Her Birthday

Most Distinguished Senator Iyom Uche Ekwunife (Ifekaolaedo) has continued to receive goodwill messages as she marks her birthday today, with Comrade Paschal Candle joining friends, associates, and political allies to celebrate the... Read more »
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NLC Declares Nationwide Protest for December 17 Over Rising Insecurity

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans for a nationwide protest on December 17, citing the worsening security situation across the country. In a notice circulated to all state councils on... Read more »
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EFCC Arraigns Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige Over Alleged ₦2.2bn Contract Fraud, Court Orders Remand in Kuje

Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, was on Friday arraigned before an Abuja High Court in Gwarinpa by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged ₦2.2... Read more »
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Senator Uche Ekwunife Marks 55th Birthday, Calls for National Unity, Security Strengthening

Senator Uche Ekwunife (Iyom), PhD, CON, has marked her 55th birthday with a heartfelt message of gratitude and a renewed call for unity, strengthened security, and purposeful national development. In an official... Read more »
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Nigerian, Daniel Chima Inweregbu, Sentenced to 33 Months in U.S. for Online Fraud

A U.S. court has sentenced a Lagos-based Yahoo Boy, Daniel Chima Inweregbu, to prison for his roles in wire fraud and romance scam. The U.S. Department of Justice, in a statement on... Read more »
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Copyright Commission Unveils New Digital Strategy to Protect Nollywood Content

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has called for urgent adoption of advanced digital protection tools, including encryption, blockchain technology, digital watermarking, and cloud security, as Nollywood battles an escalating wave of online... Read more »
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Reckless NDLEA Shooting Injures Youth During Raid in Ngurore Market in Yobe

A youth sustained injuries following a reckless shooting incident by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during a raid in Ngurore Market, Yola North Local Government Area of Yobe... Read more »
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Army Escorts Farmers Safely, Breaks Bandits’ Attacks in Taraba

The Nigerian Army troops of 6 Brigade, Operation Peace Shield, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, on Thursday repelled multiple attacks by armed bandits during a security escort and clearance operation across... Read more »
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EFCC Arraigns Peace Corps Commandant, Finance Director Over Alleged N60m Misappropriation

The Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Thursday 11, December, 2025, arraigned the Commandant of the Nigeria Peace Corps, Dickson Akon and the Director of Finance... Read more »
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Army Chief Waidi Shaibu Pays Courtesy Visit to Oba Akiolu, Calls for Stronger Traditional Support

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, 11 December 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwan Akiolu I, at... Read more »
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U.S. Coast Guard, Navy Intercept Nigerian-owned Supertanker Over Suspected Crude Theft, Piracy, Transnational Crimes

The United States Coast Guard, in joint operation with the U.S. Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, over suspected involvement in crude oil theft, piracy, and other transnational criminal activities. The... Read more »
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Sir Azuka Okwuosa Felicitates Gov. Hope Uzodimma At 67

Sir Azuka Okwuosa, KSC, has extended warm felicitations to the Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodimma, on the occasion of his 67th birthday. In a heartfelt message issued on... Read more »