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Vigilantes Killed in Zamfara Airstrike, Community Mourns

Residents of Zamfara State were again thrown into mourning as an accidental bombing from the airstrikes by men of the Nigerian Air Force killed some vigilantes. The bombing was confirmed by NAF... Read more »
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Midnight Exams: WAEC faces N100bn lawsuit

A Lagos-based lawyer and human rights activist, Evans Ufeli, has dragged the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the Minister of Education before the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, seeking redress... Read more »

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UN Staff Kidnapped in Jos, Vehicle Found, Suspect Flees

Security forces have recovered a vehicle belonging to a United Nations (UN) staff member who was kidnapped by gunmen in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victim, identified as... Read more »
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Police arrest five over attack on Vice Principal in AKURE

The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended five suspects, including a woman identified as Mrs. Dorcas Asije, in connection with an alleged attack on the Vice Principal of Complete Child Development Centre... Read more »
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Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Rape of 10-Year-Old Girl in Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division on Monday sentenced a 33-year-old man, Olamilekan Ajewole, to life imprisonment for raping a 10-year-old girl The court, however, discharged and acquitted a 25-year-old... Read more »
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Ilorin Durbar Committee Disputes N150m Govt Funding Report

The Ilorin Emirate Durbar committee for the annual cultural festival in the Ilorin Emirate has debunked allegations that it collected N150 million from the state government for this year’s annual cultural festival.... Read more »
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Enugu Govt Slams Disco with Refund Order for 20,000 Overbilled Customers

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed MainPower Electricity Distribution Company to refund over 20,000 customers who were overbilled in April 2025. In a statement signed and released by EERC Chairman,... Read more »
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FG Seeks N880 Billion for Road Maintenance, Cites Infrastructure Needs

The Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Goroyo, on Monday, declared that the Nigerian government must spend approximately N880 billion for the maintenance of the federal road network across the country. This... Read more »
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Kogi Commissioner Announces N98.8 Billion Debt Clearance in 15 Months

The Kogi State Government has announced that it has liquidated a total debt of N98.8 billion since assuming office 15 months ago. This was disclosed on Monday by the State Commissioner for... Read more »
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Ethiopian Airlines to Invest in 20 Regional Jets for Enhanced Operations

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most profitable carrier, is preparing to purchase at least 20 regional or small narrowbody aircraft. This move supports the airline’s plan to expand its domestic fleet and... Read more »
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UNODC Reveals Alarming Statistic: 60% of Boko Haram Victims are Youths

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that 60 per cent of those affected by the Boko Haram conflict in Nigeria’s North-East are youths. UNODC’s Country Director in... Read more »
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Public Holidays Declared for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration on June 6 and 9

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 6th, and Monday, 9th June 2025 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on... Read more »
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US mourns Niger flood victims

The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed sadness over the floods that struck Niger State last week, leaving at least 151 people dead and displacing more than 3,000 residents. In a... Read more »
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Woman arrested for stealing two-month-old boy in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old woman, Joy Temitope, for allegedly stealing a two-month-old baby in Koko, Delta State. This was made known in a statement shared by the... Read more »
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Akwa Ibom: There must be limit to politics, involving family evil – Activist

Rights activist and Abuja based lawyer Barr. Ejikeme Ogbodo has condemned the involvement of the daughter of Akwa Ibom State Governor by perceived political detractors to score cheap political point. Barr. Ogbodo... Read more »
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Judiciary Workers’ Strike Brings Abuja Courts to a Standstill

The Federal High Court in Abuja was shut on Monday, leaving lawyers, court staff, and litigants unable to access the premises. This comes despite a statement issued on Sunday in which the... Read more »
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ATBUTH Warns Against Fraudulent Employment Scheme, Urges Vigilance

The Management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, has disassociated itself from fraudulent employment going around in the name of the hospital. The Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit of... Read more »
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269,000 Pilgrims Without Permits Turned Away from Mecca by Saudi Authorities

Saudi authorities have prevented more than 269,000 individuals without official permits from entering Mecca ahead of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, officials announced on Sunday as reported by AlArabiya and AP. The move... Read more »
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Turkey’s Sympathy: Condolences to Nigeria Over Niger Flood Victims

Turkey has expressed sympathy to Nigeria following the devastating floods that hit Mokwa and surrounding communities in Niger State. In a statement released on Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed... Read more »
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APC Stakeholders Vow to Rescue Anambra with Ukachukwu, Ekwunife in 2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State held a high-level stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend at its state secretariat in Awka, reaffirming its commitment to securing victory in the November 8,... Read more »