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“Is Nigeria Set Up to Extort People?” – US Visitor Raises Concerns Over Airport, Road Checkpoints

An American traveller has sparked reactions online after publicly complaining about his experience while visiting Nigeria. In a video post, the man questioned what he described as repeated requests for cash during... Read more »
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Oluremi Tinubu Recognised for Strengthening Welfare Support for Mothers, Children

Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been recognised by partners of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) for her contributions to girl-child education and hygiene in Nigeria.... Read more »
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Tinubu Sympathises with Kano Traders Over Devastating Singer Market Fire

President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with traders and people of Kano State over the devastating fire outbreak at Kano’s Singer Market over the weekend. The fire, which started on Saturday evening, raged... Read more »
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PDP Presidential Aspirant Hashim Meets Gov Bala Mohammed to Strengthen Party Unity

Sunday 15 February 2026, Abuja, Nigeria/ Presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has stepped up consultations with key stakeholders as part of efforts to reinforce unity, discipline,... Read more »
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Calm Returns to Oilmill Junction, Port Harcourt After Deadly Clash

Calm has returned to Oilmill Junction in Port Harcourt following a deadly clash that led to the death of a trader at the Fruit Market on Saturday morning. The Rivers State Police... Read more »
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FDI: Enugu Govt, Haier Group Launch $20m Factory, set for $30m expansion

…We’ll produce 200,000 units of ICT annually, create 100 jobs – Haier VP … It’s a boost to FG’s quest for a $1 trillion economy – Minister …Mbah lauds Tinubu’s economic policies... Read more »
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Zone 2 Police Nabbed Armed Robbery Mastermid at Ikoyi, Bust Adulterated Oil Syndicate

The Nigeria Police Force Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, has recorded twin major breakthroughs in its intensified war against violent and economic crimes, dismantling a sophisticated highbrow estate robbery syndicate and... Read more »
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Boko Haram Terrorists Parade 176 Abducted Women, Children in Disturbing Video from Kwara

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists, formally known as Jama’atu Ahlissunnah Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, have released a disturbing video in which they paraded 176 abducted victims—including women, children and a nursing mother — allegedly seized... Read more »
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BREAKING: Five Soldiers Killed, Three Missing In Clash With Insurgents In Niger

Five soldiers were killed and three others declared missing following a clash between Nigerien Defence and Security Forces (FDS) and suspected Islamic State fighters in Sanam, Tillabéri Region of western Niger. Security... Read more »
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Omo Onile, Thugs Accused of Terrorising Surulere Estate with Police Support

Tension is rising in Surulere Estate, located in Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, as residents allege ongoing demolitions and extortion by suspected land grabbers popularly known as “omo... Read more »
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Shettima Joins 49 African Leaders at 39th AU Summit in Addis Ababa

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday joined other African leaders at the opening of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU)... Read more »
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Nasir El-Rufai Accuses Nuhu Ribadu of Orchestrating His Arrest

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that his detention order was orchestrated through political maneuvering rather than proper legal procedures. El-Rufai claimed that former anti-corruption chief Nuhu Ribadu allegedly... Read more »
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I Choose To Be Weak Because I Want Peace In My State — Fubara Says

Governor Sim Fubara has stirred reactions following remarks he made while delivering a speech at the New Telegraph Awards/Dinner Night. Speaking at the event, the governor said, “I choose to be weak... Read more »
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Wire-Tap Controversy: Presidency Moves Against Nasir El-Rufai Over NSA Claim

The presidency has called for a full investigation into remarks by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over an alleged wire-tapping of the National Security Adviser’s phone line. ‎El-Rufai had alleged that... Read more »
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Sunday Igboho Seeks FG Backing to Flush Out Bandits from South-West Forests

Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has declared his readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government to eliminate bandits and other criminal elements operating in forests across the South-West region. Speaking... Read more »
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Ezugwu’s 2nd Term Will Depeen Gains on Security – Uzo Uwani People in Diaspora back Enugu LG Chairman For 2nd Term

The association of Uzo Uwani people in Diaspora, popularly known as “Njikota Uzo Uwani in Diaspora”, has endorsed Barr. Chijioke Ezugwu, Executive Chairman of Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State... Read more »
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Atiku Abubakar Faults 2027 Poll Timetable, Says Ramadan Clash Shows ‘Poor Judgment’

Following concerns raised by some stakeholders, including former Vice President and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, that the election timetable falls within the Muslim fasting period... Read more »
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South African Police Arrest Woman Over Killing of Nigerian E-Hailing Driver in Pretoria

South African Police have arrested a female suspect following the hijacking and killing of an e-hailing Nigerian driver in Pretoria West. Authorities say the incident occurred on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, when... Read more »
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Aninri Council Chairman Faces Trouble As Citizens Demand An Account Of Over N1 Billion

A concerned stakeholder in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State, Prince Cajetan Ogbonna has demanded that the chairman of the local government area, Hon. Ugochukwu Nwanjoku should account for the funds... Read more »
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Dapo Abiodun Announces Launch of Cargo Flights in Iperu

The Ogun state government says commercial cargo flight operations are set to commence at the Gateway International Airport in Iperu. Announcing the development in a post on X on Friday, Dapo Abiodun,... Read more »