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Lagos Building Collapse: 27 Rescued Alive, 9 Confirmed Dead

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has concluded search, rescue and recovery operations at the site of the collapsed two-storey building at Alakija Bus Stop, Satellite Town, in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government... Read more »
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Second Batch of Stranded Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa Arrives in Lagos

The second batch of stranded Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The 66 returnees arrived on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, following an... Read more »

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Man Allegedly Beaten Over Suspected ₦2 Million Theft in Anambra, Demands CCTV Footage

A disturbing video reportedly recorded in Anambra State has sparked widespread reactions on social media after a man was allegedly beaten over the suspected theft of ₦2 million. In the viral footage,... Read more »
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Lagos Police Confirm Mushin Blast Was Mechanical, Not IED Attack

The Lagos State Police Command has clarified that the incident recorded in the Mushin area of Lagos on Monday, June 22, was a mechanical explosion and not an Improvised Explosive Device, IED,... Read more »
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Nigeria Needs More Taxpayers, Not Higher Taxes — Finance Minister Oyedele

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria’s revenue challenge can be solved by expanding the tax net rather than increasing tax rates. Speaking in... Read more »
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Akara, Corn Roasting, Kulikuli Businesses Don’t Require Much Capital — First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite the country’s economic challenges, saying her office has continued to support vulnerable citizens through grants, healthcare interventions and empowerment... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Security, Economy Improving, Says Reno Omokri

Ambassador Reno Omokri has said Nigeria has recorded significant improvements in security, anti-corruption efforts, and economic performance, citing data from international organisations. Speaking in an interview, Omokri argued that Nigeria’s progress should... Read more »
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₦70,000 Minimum Wage No Longer Enough, FG Signals Review

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has announced that the Federal Government will review the ₦70,000 national minimum wage to ensure it reflects the country’s current economic realities. Speaking... Read more »
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Troops Rescue 53 Civilians, Recover Eight Vehicles as Terrorists’ Roadblock Is Dismantled in Borno

Troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion under Sector 2 of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 53 civilians and recovered eight vehicles after dismantling a terrorists’ roadblock mounted by suspected JAS/ISWAP insurgents... Read more »
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Misplaced Aggression: Group Defends NDDC, Faults Hilda Dokubo Over Water Crisis Claims

In several communities across the Niger Delta region, the visible government presence around them are projects executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.It is, therefore, preposterous for anyone to suggest that... Read more »
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Peter Obi sues Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamatory statements, seeks ₦8 billion damages

Peter Obi, has filed a defamation suit against Kenneth Okonkwo at the High Court of Anambra State, Onitsha Judicial Division. In the suit, Obi alleges that statements made by Okonkwo during his... Read more »
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BREAKING: FG Officially Hands Over Enugu Airport to Aero Alliance for Major Upgrade

The Federal Government has officially handed over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to the concessionaires, Aero Alliance Limited, under a public-private partnership arrangement. Following the execution of the handover certificates,... Read more »
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Bandits Don’t Deserve a Second Chance, They Must Be Eliminated — Governor Uba Sani

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has taken a hard stance against banditry, declaring that armed criminals responsible for killing innocent citizens do not deserve a second chance. Speaking on efforts to tackle... Read more »
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State Police Long Overdue, Essential for True Federalism – Professor Otubanjo

A Research Professor at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Professor Olufemi Otubanjo, has described the proposed creation of state police as a long-overdue reform that could strengthen security management and... Read more »
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Anambra Court Remands Couple Over Alleged Abuse of 10-Year-Old Boy

Anambra State Police Command has secured the remand of a couple, Mr. Chukwudi Chukwuyere, 40, and Mrs. Chisom Chukwuyere, 30, at a correctional facility over their alleged involvement in the abuse of... Read more »
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If You Cannot Submit to a Husband Then Don’t Marry — Pastor Abel Damina Tells Feminists

The founder of Power City International, Pastor Abel Damina, has sparked reactions after sharing his views on feminism, marriage, and submission during a church service. Speaking to his congregation, Damina described feminism... Read more »
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Terrorism in Nigeria Now Fueled by Cross-Border Insurgents, Says Professor Otubanjo

A Research Professor at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Professor Olufemi Otubanjo, has said Nigeria’s worsening security situation is increasingly being fuelled by the internationalisation of terrorism across the Sahel... Read more »
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Panic in Lagos as Three-Storey Building Collapses, Several Trapped

Several people are feared trapped after a three-storey building collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos State on Thursday, June 25. The incident reportedly occurred at about 11:40 a.m., triggering panic among... Read more »
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Passengers Raise Concerns Over Alleged Misconduct by Air Peace Staff at Chinua Achebe Airport

Passengers using the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, have reportedly raised concerns over what they describe as repeated incidents of harassment, alleged touting practices, and unprofessional conduct involving a staff member identified... Read more »
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Police Launch Investigation After Woman Caught Filming Newborn Babies in Obosi Hospital

The Anambra State Police Command has launched an investigation into an alleged child trafficking incident following the arrest of a 37-year-old woman, identified as Anurika Nweme, at Divine Mercy Hospital along Eze... Read more »