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I Cry When People Are Killed – Akpabio Speaks Emotionally on Plateau Crisis

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that the responsibility of restoring peace and unity in Plateau State—and across Nigeria—rests primarily on the shoulders of Nigerians, not on any foreign body. Akpabio made... Read more »
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Yarima who confronted Wike escapes assassination attempt

A Nigerian Navy officer, Lt. A.M. Yarima, who recently clashed with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening. According to a report... Read more »
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APC Chieftain Umar Moriki Killed by Suspected Bandits in Zamfara

Umar Moriki, a senior chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, has been killed by suspected armed bandits. The attack occurred early Saturday morning along the Gusau–Tsafe highway near... Read more »
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Leaked Police Document Unveils New Salary-Deduction Scheme for Motorcycles, Tricycles and Mini Buses

An internal document from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has revealed a new welfare arrangement under which police officers nationwide can acquire motorcycles, tricycles and mini buses through long-term salary deductions. The... Read more »
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Joint Security Forces Rescue 15 Kidnap Victims in Kogi State

Joint security forces led by the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 15 kidnapped victims from the forest hideouts of their abductors in the Ajaokuta and Itobe areas of Kogi State. Akelicious gathered... Read more »
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Retired Generals Ask Tinubu to Sack Wike Over Abuja Land Dispute Incident

Retired members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the aegis of the Coalition of Concerned Military Veterans called on President Bola Tinubu to sack or redeploy the Minister of the Federal... Read more »
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Children Must Follow Government, No One to Visit Resting Place – Ayo Fayose Sets Burial Rules at 65

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Peter Fayose, has reportedly given strict instructions to his family regarding his burial, in a message shared on his 65th birthday. According to sources, Fayose declared that... Read more »
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ISWAP Attack Kills 2 Soldiers, 2 CJTF Operatives as Brigadier-General Goes Missing Temporarily

A Nigerian Army Brigadier-General narrowly escaped death after going missing for several hours during a deadly ambush by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters near Sabon Gari in Damboa Local Government... Read more »
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Isaac Fayose’s Birthday Message Accuses Ex-Governor of Abandoning Family and Party

A viral social media message posted by Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Peter Fayose, has sparked widespread reactions after he accused the ex-governor of betraying those who... Read more »
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Lagos Police Confirm Murder of Former Ondo SDP Governorship Candidate, Bamidele Akingboye

The Lagos State Police Command has officially confirmed that former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Bamidele Akingboye, was murdered. Commissioner of Police, CP Olorundare Jimoh, disclosed this in... Read more »
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NSCDC Commends Volunteer Who Returned Over N20 Million Forgotten in Tricycle

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has praised one of its volunteers in Kano, Mr. Nura Abdullahi, for returning more than N20 million forgotten by a co-passenger in a commercial... Read more »
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Fear Spreads in Zaki Biam as Kidnapping Threats, Cult Activities Escalate

Residents of Zaki Biam in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State are living in fear following a surge in criminal activities, including kidnapping threats, motorcycle theft, and suspected cult operations. A... Read more »
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Mastermind of 2012 Kogi Church Attack, Abdulazeez Obadaki, Arrested After Three Years on the Run

The Department of State Services (DSS) has recaptured a top commander of the Ansari terrorist group, Abdulazeez Obadaki, believed to have masterminded the August 7, 2012 mass shooting of Christian worshippers at... Read more »
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Two Car Snatchers Arrested in Owerri Following Overnight Police Operation

The Imo State police command said two armed robbery and suspected car snatchers are currently in its custody, following “a swift overnight operation” in Owerri. The command’s Spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed... Read more »
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Obiano Debunks Death Rumour, Says He Is “Alive, Hale and Hearty”

Former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has dismissed circulating rumours about his wellbeing, assuring the public that he is alive and in excellent health. Obiano, in a personal statement released... Read more »
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Is Traditional Religion a Crime — Sowore Slams Soludo Over Akwa Okuko’s Detention

Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has raised fresh concerns over the prolonged detention of popular Anambra native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, widely known as... Read more »
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President Tinubu Reappoints Marwa as NDLEA Chairman for Another Five-Year Term

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa’s (rtd) appointment as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for an additional five-year term. Marwa, who... Read more »
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President Tinubu Pledges to Consider Media Tax Relief at Nigerian Editors’ Conference

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his intention to consider the request made by the Nigerian Guild of Editors on media tax relief to foster effective media reporting nationwide. In a statement signed... Read more »
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Reuben Abati Criticises Wike, Says FCT Minister Is Embarrassing Presidency

Reuben Abati, on Arise News this morning, strongly criticised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, accusing him of embarrassing President Tinubu and acting like a political bouncer inside the PDP. He said Wike’s claims... Read more »
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Heartbroken Nigerian Father Accuses Abuja Hospital of Negligence Leading to Newborn’s Death Over Unpaid Bill

A viral video circulating on social media shows a heartbroken Nigerian father accusing the staff of an Abuja hospital of negligence that allegedly led to the death of his newborn baby over... Read more »