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Four Lives Lost in Gombe Drowning Incident, Police Issue Advisory

At least four people have lost their lives in separate drowning incidents across Gombe State in recent days, prompting the state police command to issue a public safety advisory warning residents about... Read more »
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One Feared Dead as Auto Crash Occurs on Ibadan-Lagos Expressway

A yet-to-be-identified man has reportedly died in an accident around the Soka area of the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway on Tuesday. PUNCH Online gathered that the incident involved a Toyota Camry and occurred at... Read more »

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Aviation Ministry and NAF Collaborate on Nigeria’s Inaugural International Airshow

The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the Nigerian Air Force have established a committee to finalise arrangements for the inaugural Nigeria International Airshow slated for December 2025. This, according to... Read more »
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INEC Chairman Meets RECs to Finalize Key Election Preparations

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, is currently meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to finalize critical preparations ahead of major electoral activities. Key issues on... Read more »
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Man Commits Suicide After Acid Attack on Girlfriend in Lagos

A 43-year-old man, Pere Faruk, has reportedly died by suicide shortly after allegedly pouring acid on his girlfriend during a domestic altercation on Lagos Island. Akelicious report that the incident occurred at... Read more »
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CAC Introduces AI Technology for Swift Business Registration

The Corporate Affairs Commission has launched a pilot Artificial Intelligence-powered registration portal to overhaul the current Company Registration Portal. The Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, disclosed... Read more »
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Reno Omokri Reacts After Peter Obi’s Spokesman Shares Mocking Post

Nigerian political commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has reacted strongly after Valentine Obienyem, the official spokesman for Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, shared a sticker mocking his appearance. The... Read more »
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Benue Governor Reassures NYSC Members of Safety Amid Security Concerns

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has assured corps members of security in the state, saying that more security operatives have been deployed to the state. Alia warned heads of government ministries, departments... Read more »
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US-based, Lawyer Owolabi Salis Becomes First Nigerian to Travel to Space

Nigerian-born lawyer and politician Owolabi Salis has made history as the first Nigerian to travel to space. Salis was one of six passengers aboard Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission, which launched from West... Read more »
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“PDP Remains a Formidable Force,” Bode George Says Amid Unity Claims

A top member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has stated that claims the party has lost relevance are false. George said those making such claims are simply “first-class dreamers.” He... Read more »
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Abakaliki FC Players Pocket N1m Each from Ebonyi Gov for Federation Cup Performance

The Ebonyi Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has rewarded 34 registered players of Abakaliki Football Club with N1million each after emerging the runner-up in the 2025 President Federation Cup on June 28. The News... Read more »
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Sex worker dies after dispute in Akure brothel, three in police custody

Three men have been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command following the death of a commercial sex worker at a brothel situated in the Cathedral area of Akure. The incident took... Read more »
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Farmer Rescues Newborn Baby Buried Alive in Kebbi State

A farmer, Kabiru Kamba, has recounted how he exhumed and rescued a newborn baby girl bur!£d alive in his farmland in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi. Kamba narrated the incident... Read more »
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Nigerian Deported from Ghana After Being Convicted of Smuggling Counterfeit Currency

A Nigerian, Aremu Adegboyega, convicted by a Circuit Court in Accra, Ghana, for smuggling counterfeit CFA francs worth over $100,000 into the country through an unauthorised border route will be deported to... Read more »
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SSANU Threatens Strike Action Over Withheld Salaries, Unequal Wages

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has asked the Federal Government to release the remaining two months’ withheld salaries of its members who participated in the 2022 strike. The union also... Read more »
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Sir Azuka Okwuosa Sends Heartfelt Happy New Month Message to Ndi Anambra South

As the new month of July begins, renowned political figure and APC Anambra South Senatorial aspirant, Sir Azuka Okwuosa (Chinyelugo), has extended warm greetings and heartfelt prayers to the people of Anambra... Read more »
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Ex-General Advises Against Emergency Rule in Northern Nigeria, Offers Alternative

The security situation in the North can be effectively addressed through strong political will and commitment from the central government rather than declaring a state of emergency. This was the view of ... Read more »
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Lookman keen on Arsenal move

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is keen on a move to Arsenal as the Gunners have reopened transfer talks with Atalanta over a potential summer swoop for the Nigeria international. The current African... Read more »
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NNPC grows revenue to N6tn in May

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited generated a total revenue of N6.008tn in May 2025, marking a marginal increase from the N5.972tn posted in April, even as crude oil and condensate production... Read more »
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FACT CHECK: No Proof Vigilantes Killed 173 Bandits in Shinkafi – Only DSS Operation Verified

Several media platforms and online commentators have circulated reports claiming that 173 bandits were killed by local vigilante groups during an operation in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State over the... Read more »