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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Refugees, Keeps Borders Open to Asylum Seekers

The Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to keeping its borders open to asylum seekers and upholding the international principle of non-refoulement, which prevents refugees from being forcibly returned to countries... Read more »
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Panic in Port Harcourt as Students Allegedly Go on Rampage After WAEC Examination

Residents and business owners on Bernard Carr Street in Port Harcourt Township were thrown into panic on Friday, June 19, 2026, after some senior students of PABOD Secondary School allegedly went on... Read more »
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Gridlock Hits Onitsha–Owerri Road as Damaged Section Near Idemili River Worsens

Motorists and commuters along the busy Onitsha–Owerri Road were left stranded on Friday following severe traffic congestion caused by a damaged section of the highway near the Idemili River axis in Obosi,... Read more »
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Families of Alleged Coup Plot Suspects Accuse Military of Torture, Rights Violations

Families of officers detained over the alleged coup plot to oust President Bola Tinubu have accused the military of torture and human rights violations in the ongoing court-martial proceedings. Naija News reports... Read more »
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Mother Sentenced to 50 Years for Shooting 13-Year-Old Daughter in the Neck

A 33-year-old woman, Talecka C. Brown, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after being found guilty of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree child abuse, first-degree assault, and using a firearm during... Read more »
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Enugu Tenants Threaten Protest, Accuse Landlords and Agents of Exploitation

Residents of Enugu State are reportedly mobilising for a protest against the increasing cost of house rents in the state, accusing landlords and house agents of imposing exorbitant charges on tenants. The... Read more »
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BREAKING: Tinubu Grants Customs Boss Adewale Adeniyi Final Six-Month Tenure Extension

President Tinubu has granted a final six-month tenure extension to the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale  Adeniyi. As Comptroller General of Customs, Adeniyi’s first tenure extension ought to have expired on August 1,... Read more »
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Governor Mbah to Grace Historic Coronation as Umunevo Ogui-Nike Crowns Eze Emmanuel Ngwu on Saturday

…. Senators Nwobodo, Nnamani, Ooni of Ife, and other dignitaries expected … Eze Emmanuel Ngwu: The Community Builder Set to Mount the Throne of His Forefathers Ogui-Nike comes aliveExcitement fills the air... Read more »
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EFCC Set to Probe Deji Adeyanju, VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Terror Financing Claims

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly set to probe activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju and social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, over allegations relating to t€rror financing,... Read more »
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Awujale Succession Crisis Deepens as Afobaje Council Disowns Olisa’s Letter to Ogun Governor

The crisis surrounding the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland has taken a fresh twist, as the Awujale Afobaje Council has strongly criticised the Olisa of Ijebu Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya,... Read more »
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Cattle Roaming Highways: Oyo State Government Impounds Six Cows in Safety Operation

The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) has intensified its crackdown on open grazing, impounding six cows found roaming major parts of Ibadan in violation of the state’s livestock control... Read more »
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Drama in Court as PDP, BoT Sue INEC Over Recognition of Kabiru Turaki-Led NWC

There was mild drama at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday as two lawyers appeared for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a suit filed by the Board of Trustees... Read more »
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Media Now Key Stakeholders In National Security Architecture – Defence Minister

The Federal Government is considering a new initiative that would allow journalists to accompany military personnel during selected operations as part of efforts to improve security reporting and deepen public understanding of... Read more »
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EFCC Accuses Defendant of Laundering ₦700 Million Through POS Operators

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a man, Osaretin Osagiede, before a Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged money laundering involving more than ₦700 million. Akelicious reports that... Read more »
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Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Arrest Order Against Omoyele Sowore

Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to immediately reverse the reported revocation of the bail granted to activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, describing the development as a serious threat to freedom of... Read more »
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Leadership Crisis Deepens as IPOB Suspends Nnamdi Kanu’s Office and Radio Biafra Director

The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has suspended the offices of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and the Director of Radio Biafra following a leadership restructuring. The decision was reached during a... Read more »
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Viral Video Shows Alleged APC Truck Throwing Bread to Residents Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Election

A viral video making the rounds on social media has sparked reactions ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election, with an alleged All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign truck seen distributing loaves of... Read more »
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‘We’re Choking on Dust’ — Enugu State Residents Beg Governor Peter Mbah to Fix Abandoned Monaque Avenue Road

Residents of Monaque Avenue in Enugu State have appealed to Governor Peter Mbah and the state government to urgently rehabilitate their road, lamenting that its prolonged abandonment has subjected them to severe... Read more »
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Kaduna Worshippers Spend Over 75 Days In Captivity As Kidnappers Demand ₦1bn, 35 Motorcycles

The 37 worshippers abducted during coordinated attacks on churches in Ariko Community, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have now spent more than 75 days in captivity, with their abductors demanding... Read more »
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Minister Urges Nigerian Media to Reduce Coverage of Terrorists and Bandits

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerian media organisations to stop giving excessive publicity to terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements, warning that such coverage helps them... Read more »