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Human Rights Lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor Condemns Deadly Attack on Anambra Church

Human rights lawyer, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has condemned in strong terms the deadly attack on St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Isiokwe, in the Lilu community of Anambra State, describing the incident as a... Read more »
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Senate Erupts in Sarcastic Laughter as Akpabio Announces Senator Natasha’s Birthday Amid Feud (Video)

A viral video captures a tense moment in the Senate as lawmakers burst into sarcastic laughter and murmurs when Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the birthday of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The reaction... Read more »
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Tinubu Working Round the Clock to Tackle Nigeria’s Security Challenges – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu has remained steadfast in tackling security challenges across the country. Mr Shettima stated this on Tuesday when participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course... Read more »
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Burkina Faso Frees 11 Nigerian Officers After Disputed Air Force Landing

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military officers detained after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made what authorities described as an unauthorised landing in Bobo-Dioulasso. The officers two crew members and... Read more »
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Wole Soyinka Condemns Heavy Security Around President’s Son as Misplaced Priority

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has criticised the heavy security surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s son, calling it excessive and a reflection of misplaced national priorities. At the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative... Read more »
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EXCLUSIVE: Lawmaker’s Extortion Scandal How Rep. Oforji Swindling Exam Bodies for Millions in Kickbacks

A deeply troubling corruption scandal has erupted within Nigeria’s House of Representatives, with Hon. Oboku Abonsizibe Oforji, Chairman of Basic Examination Bodies, now exposed for allegedly demanding millions in kickbacks from the... Read more »
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Police Urge Residents to Break Silence on Violence Against Women

The police in Bauchi have urged residents of the state to speak up against violence and abuse against women. Aliyu Sani-Omolori, commissioner of police in the state, said this at a two-day... Read more »
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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Sign MoU to Boost Defence and Military Cooperation

The Federal Government and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen defence and military cooperation between both nations. The agreement, according to a statement... Read more »
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BREAKING: Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request to Deploy Troops to Benin Republic

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian military troops to Benin Republic as part of a peace mission following the recent foiled coup attempt in the neighbouring West... Read more »
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Army Denies Killing Female Protesters in Adamawa Communal Clash

The Nigerian Army has strongly refuted claims that its personnel were responsible for the extrajudicial killing of female protesters in Adamawa State during a recent communal conflict. According to the Army, the... Read more »
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ECOWAS Hails Nigeria for Foiling Benin Coup Attempt

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday applauded Nigeria’s role in quashing the attempted coup in Benin Republic. Speaking at the opening of the 55th Ordinary session of the... Read more »
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Nobody Is Thinking of Leaving Nigeria — Elder Statesman Tanko Yakasai

Elder statesman Tanko Yakasai says Nigerians across all regions remain strongly committed to the unity of the country, insisting that no group is currently considering secession.  Speaking during an interview on Channels... Read more »
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Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval to Deploy Troops to Benin Republic Following Foiled Coup

President Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking its consent to deploy to the Republic of Benin for combat operations in another country.The letter was read on Tuesday by the President of... Read more »
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Sheikh Gumi Calls Kidnapping of Children ‘Lesser Evil’ Than Killing Soldiers in Nigeria

Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi has described the k!dnapping of school children as a “lesser evil” compared to k!lling soldiers, insisting that Nigeria must negotiate with bandits to prevent greater bloodshed. Speaking in... Read more »
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BREAKING: House of Reps Members Walk Out FIRS Chairman During Plenary

Tension unfolded at the House of Representatives today as lawmakers walked out Zaccheus Adedeji the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) during plenary. Details shortly… Read more »
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Foreigner Living In Lagos Shares Shocking Things She Still Can’t Get Over In Nigeria

A foreign lady living in Lagos has caused a stir online after listing the things that still surprise her about Nigeria, even after spending years in the country. She started by praising... Read more »
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Fagbemi Submits to Asset Verification, Says Process Shows Government’s Commitment to Transparency

The attorney general of the federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has undergone a routine verification of his assets declaration form. During the exercise at the headquarters of the Code of Conduct Bureau in Abuja... Read more »
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Nigerians Slam Remi Tinubu for ‘Humiliating’ Governor Adeleke

Nigerians have blasted First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over an incident in which she allegedly threatened to switch off the microphone Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke was using to deliver a speech. The... Read more »
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Technical Issue Forces Nigerian C-130 to Land in Burkina Faso — NAF

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the landing of its C-130 aircraft in Burkina Faso was precautionary and followed due process. According to the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian... Read more »
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After Trump’s Harsh Warnings, Washington Steps Back, Pursues Collaboration With Nigeria

The U.S on Monday softened its stance toward Nigeria, shifting from weeks of combative rhetoric to a markedly conciliatory tone as Washington moved to calm diplomatic tensions and signal a renewed willingness... Read more »