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Atiku Demands Bail for Nasir El-Rufai, Warns FG Over Health Concerns

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Federal Government to immediately grant the former Governor of Kaduna State Mallam Nasir El-Rufai bail if it cannot guarantee his health, saying that the... Read more »
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Tinubu Reacts as Egbetokun Resigns, Appoints Disu Acting IGP

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, citing pressing family considerations. In a statement personally signed on Tuesday, the President expressed appreciation for Egbetokun’s... Read more »
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BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Convoy of Peter Obi During Visit to John Oyegun

Presidential aspirant Peter Obi and ADC chieftains attacked by gun-wielding hoodlums during a visit to former Governor of Edo state, John Oyegun A video circulating online shows the aftermath, with vehicles and... Read more »
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IGP Kayode Egbetokun Resigns After Meeting With Bola Tinubu

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from office at the request of President Bola Tinubu, A source in the presidency said Mr Egbetokun was asked to resign at... Read more »
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Plateau Killings: Caleb Mutfwang Orders Security Crackdown After 7 Killed in Barkin Ladi

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has directed security agencies to intensify operations and apprehend those responsible for Sunday’s deadly attack on Ratatis community in Dorowa Babuje, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, which... Read more »
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Sowore Alleges Malami Sought His Help to Avoid Prison, Says El-Rufai May Follow Suit

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, once reached out to him and his legal team for assistance in avoiding... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Insecurity Is a Public Safety Crisis, Not Terrorism – Retired General Ishola Williams

Former Commandant of the Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command Retired Major General Ishola Williams, and has described Nigeria’s worsening insecurity not as terrorism or external aggression, but fundamentally as a public... Read more »
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I Killed My Boss Because He Found My N5m Savings — Apprentice Tells Police

Speaking with The Nation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) where his case was transferred to, the suspect denied most of the allegations, including drug addiction and returning home late on... Read more »
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Bayelsa Governor Diri Picks Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has nominated Hon. Peter Akpe as the next Deputy Governor of the state. He has already been screened by the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. Mr. Akpe... Read more »
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US Adds 19 More Nigerians To Deportation List, Says 113 In Total Caught In 21 Days

The latest action brings the total number of Nigerian nationals processed for removal to 113 within the last 21 days, according to U.S. authorities. The United States Department of Homeland Security has... Read more »
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National Assembly Plenary Resumption Postponed Over Ongoing 2026 Budget Defence

The leadership of the two chambers of the National Assembly has announced a postponement in plenary resumption. Acting Clerk to the House of Representatives, Ibrahim Sidi, said the shift is in light... Read more »
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Tension in Onitsha Drug Market as Trader Sends Apprentice Away Over Alleged ₦72m Discovery

There is growing tension at the popular drug market in Onitsha, Anambra State, after a trader reportedly sent his apprentice packing upon discovering ₦72 million in the young man’s bank account. According... Read more »
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Consolidated APC Grassroots Movement Delegation Visits Christopher Musa in Abuja

The Deputy National Chairman of the Consolidated APC Grassroots Movement (CAGraM), Agbi Stephen Omobamidele, has led a high-powered delegation on a courtesy visit to the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, at... Read more »
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Foreign Tourists Allege Harassment by Nigeria Police Force Over Right-Hand-Drive Vehicle

Two foreign tourists have shared a video alleging that a Nigerian police officer stopped, questioned, and threatened to arrest them for driving a right-hand-drive vehicle, despite presenting what they said were valid... Read more »
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Benue State Seeks FG Approval to Establish DDR Centre for Repentant Bandits

The Benue State Government has requested approval from the Federal Government to establish a Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration (DDR) centre aimed at rehabilitating repentant local bandits in the state. The Director-General of... Read more »
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Wike Cancels 485 Questionable Land Documents in Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the cancellation of 485 land documents in Abuja after they failed to meet official verification standards. The revocation followed a... Read more »
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Senate Demands More Allocation to Security

The Senate Committee on Appropriation has emphasized the need for the federal government to make appropriate budgetary allocation for Security in the country as well as the wellbeing of personnel at the... Read more »
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Nigeria Will Be Safer — Tinubu Promises State Police to Tackle Insecurity

President Bola Tinubu yesterday night vowed that his administration would establish state police to tackle insecurity across the country. The President also assured Nigerians that the promises he made before assuming office... Read more »
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Tension Rises in Plateau as Berom Youths Issue Warning After Fresh Killings in Barkin Ladi

Tension has escalated in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State following a fresh wave of violence that left several persons dead and sparked retaliatory attacks across the area. Berom youths... Read more »
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Lady Rescued by Vigilantes After Alleged Online Date Ordeal in Delta State

A lady has reportedly been rescued by local vigilantes in Delta State after a frightening encounter with a man she met online. According to reports, the man invited her out and instead... Read more »