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FCTA Declares War on Beggars, Clears 607 Individuals from Abuja Streets

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has removed 607 beggars, including individuals with severe mental health conditions, from the streets of Abuja. Ukachi Adebayo, head of enforcement at the FCT Social Development... Read more »
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Security, Community Issues Threaten Nigeria’s 2026 Oil Output Target — Udoh

Convener of the Niger Delta Progressive Alliance, Victor Udoh, has warned that Nigeria’s ambition to raise crude oil production to meet both its OPEC quota and 2026 budget benchmark will remain unattainable... Read more »
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President Tinubu Condemns Kano Massacre, Directs Swift Prosecution of Suspects

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full investigation into the gruesome killing of a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children at the Chiranci community in Kano State. In a statement issued... Read more »
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Lagos Gold Refinery Privately Owned, Not Federal Government Project — Ministry

The gold refinery set up in Lagos is owned by a private company, the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development says. There was nowhere in the minister of solid minerals announcement that... Read more »
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Ondo LG Condemns Abduction of APC Stalwart, Prince Owoloemi

The Ilaje Local Government Council in Ondo State has condemned the abduction of Prince Emorioloye Owoloemi, the state Director-General of the Asiwaju Media Team, describing it as a brazen attack on public... Read more »
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Nigerian Army Destroys Terrorist Camps, Repels Drone and Ground Attacks in Borno

The Nigerian Army’s Intervention Battalion under the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has recorded significant operational successes in the ongoing Operation Desert Sanity clearance campaign, destroying multiple terrorist... Read more »
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UPTH CMD Resolves Long-Standing Dispute Over Alakahia Vehicle Park

The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Prof. Chituru Orluwene, successfully mediated and resolved the long-standing dispute concerning the use and ownership of the commercial... Read more »
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Fire Outbreak in Ilorin Claims Three Children in Storey Building

Three children have been confirmed dead following a fire outbreak that engulfed part of a storey building in Laduba Community, Ogidi area of Ilorin, Kwara State. The tragic incident occurred at No.... Read more »
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Police Bust Child Trafficking Ring, Rescue 8-Year-Old Sold for ₦3 Million in Nasarawa

The police in Nasarawa State have dismantled a suspected child trafficking syndicate and rescued an eight-year-old boy who was allegedly sold for N3 million. Sources said that the breakthrough followed information received... Read more »
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Investigation Raises Questions Over Intelligence Behind U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria

The United States carried out air strikes in Nigeria using intelligence from a screwdriver trader and small NGO operator in Onitsha, Anambra State, according to a New York Times investigation. The report... Read more »
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Gunmen Kill 50-Year-Old Man in Benue Community as Troops Launch Manhunt

Gunmen have killed a 50-year-old man, Alhaji Sadauna, during an early morning attack on Gbajimba village in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Security sources told Akelicious that the assailants stormed... Read more »
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Fear Spreads in Kaduna as Bandits Abduct Fulani Woman

The abduction of a married Fulani woman, Aisha Goma, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State has sparked fresh fear and anxiety among residents of the area. Sources told Akelicious that... Read more »
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Enugu Govt, Rotary Int’l Flag Off 15-Day Free Medical Mission at SUMAS Teaching Hospital

The Enugu State Government, in partnership with Rotary International, has flagged off a 15-day free medical outreach, including complex surgical procedures, at the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) Teaching... Read more »
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One Killed, Two Injured as Gunmen Attack Plateau Village in Retaliatory Violence

One person was killed and two others injured in the early hours of Saturday when gunmen attacked Kasuwa Denkeli village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, in what... Read more »
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Nigeria Favours Me More Than U.S. — Speed Darlington Opens Up on Life Abroad

Controversial Nigerian entertainer, Speed Darlington, has said he fared better in Nigeria than in the United States, citing mental and physical wellbeing challenges during his time abroad. Speaking in a recent statement,... Read more »
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FG Drags Mike Ozekhome to Court Over Alleged Forgery, False Documents in UK Property Dispute

The federal government has filed a criminal charge against Mike Ozekhome, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), over alleged forgery and use of false documents in a disputed property case in the... Read more »
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Mbah Administration Strengthens Community Policing as Nomeh-Unateze Gets New Neighbourhood Watch

The Enugu State Government, at the weekend, reconstituted a 20-member Neighbourhood Watch squad for Nomeh Unateze community as part of the renewed efforts to strengthen grassroots security in line with Governor Peter... Read more »
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EFCC Begins Probe of Dangote’s Petition Against Former NMDPRA Boss

Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has commenced an investigation into a petition submitted by Africa’s richest person, Aliko Dangote, against a former Managing Director of the Nigerian... Read more »
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Popular Bodybuilder Kali Muscle Hospitalised After Collapsing at California Gym

Popular bodybuilder and YouTuber, Kali Muscle, has been hospitalised after collapsing during a workout session at a gym in California on Saturday. According to TMZ, the fitness influencer, whose real name is... Read more »
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Wedding Marathon As Bello Matawalle’s 5 Sons And 4 Daughters Set To Wed Same Day

Arrangements have reached an advanced stage for the wedding ceremony of nine children of the ex-Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. An invitation card for the event, which has been widely... Read more »