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2027 in Focus as APC Begins E-Registration in Benue South

The Benue government, on Saturday, flagged off the All Progressives Congress (APC) e-registration exercise for the people of Benue South Senatorial District. During the flag-off ceremony in Otukpo, the deputy governor of... Read more »
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Concerns Grow Over Quality of Anambra Road Projects as Drainages Are Blocked

A Facebook user, Charles Ifeanyi Obi, has called the attention of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, to alleged unwholesome practices by some road construction workers. According to his post, sand... Read more »

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SEDC Under Fire: South East Leaders Reject Excuses, Demand Real Development

The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has come under blistering criticism over what stakeholders describe as gross incompetence, lack of vision, and total failure to deliver meaningful development for the South East... Read more »
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Nigeria Is Conducive Enough — Dele Momodu Criticises Extravagant Foreign Travel

Veteran journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, has criticised what he described as the needless culture of wealthy Nigerians travelling abroad to spend money, saying celebrating and investing at home makes more sense.... Read more »
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APC Sets N30 Million Nomination Fee for Local Government Chairmanship in Ebonyi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has announced a N30 million nomination form fee for aspirants seeking to contest for local government chairmanship positions in the state. The disclosure was... Read more »
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Bandits Kill Elderly Herder, Steal 100 Cows in Kaduna Community

Armed bandits have killed a 70-year-old herder and rustled about 100 cows in Anguwan Pah village, Kubacha, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Sources said the attack occurred at around 2:00... Read more »
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Sokoto State Organises Prayer Session Over Insecurity, Economic Challenges

The Sokoto State Government on Friday convened a special prayer session for Nigeria’s peace, unity, and development amid ongoing national security and economic concerns. The prayers, held at the Sultan Bello Jumu’at... Read more »
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Troops Foil ISWAP Attack in Borno, Neutralise Terrorists with Air Support

Nigerian military troops under Operation HADIN KAI have successfully foiled an attempted attack by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on a military formation in Azir, Damboa Local Government... Read more »
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Seven Dead in Bandit Attack on Sokoto Community Near Niger Republic

The village, located near the Niger Republic border, is said to be remote and without mobile phone network coverage the report noted. At least seven people were reported killed and three others... Read more »
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Pope Grants Private Audience to Nigerian Industrialist, Dr. Leemon Ikpea

A leading Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Leemon Ikpea, has been granted a private audience with the Pope at the Vatican, an encounter described by close associates as deeply spiritual and inspiring.... Read more »
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Africans Allege Human Trafficking, Forced Recruitment into Russia-Ukraine War

Serious allegations of deception, human trafficking and forced military recruitment have emerged after several African nationals claimed they were tricked into fighting for Russia in its ongoing war with Ukraine. Victims from... Read more »
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Legal Twist: Rivers High Court Blocks Chief Judge from Acting on Fubara Impeachment Request

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has issued an interim order preventing the Chief Judge of Rivers State from accepting an impeachment notice directed at Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his... Read more »
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Nigeria, West Africa to Benefit as US Boosts Security Spending Under 2026 NDAA

The United States has approved $413 million for counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other West African countries in the 2026 fiscal year, following the signing of the National Defence Authorisation... Read more »
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Rivers Lawmakers Invoke Section 188, Advance Impeachment Process Against Fubara

The Rivers House of Assembly has called on the state’s chief judge to set up a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi... Read more »
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Police Say Bail Remains Free in Abuja Amid Public Outcry

The police command in Abuja has insisted that bail is free and called on the public to report any officer who asks for money to release a suspect on bail. The command’s... Read more »
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$9m Lobbyist Spending Shows Why Nigeria Is Stuck in Low Development — Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the Federal Government over what he described as reckless and misplaced spending, citing the reported use of $9 million of public funds... Read more »
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₦110.4bn Alleged Fraud: EFCC Presents New Financial Evidence Against Ex-Kogi Gov Bello

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday tendered additional bank records as evidence in the ongoing trial of Yahaya Bello, former Kogi State Governor, over alleged financial crimes amounting to... Read more »
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Man Allegedly Poisoned at Restaurant During Father’s Burial in Anambra

A tragic incident has been reported in Umuoji community, Anambra State, where a 50-year-old man, identified as Ejike Basil Anoliefo, allegedly died after being poisoned at a local restaurant. According to reports... Read more »
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Join Army, Police, Not the Bushes — Soludo Urges Igbo Youths

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has urged youths in the South-East to enlist in the Nigerian Army, police and other security agencies, stressing that the Nigerian Civil War ended 56... Read more »
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Boost for Economy as EU Delists Nigeria From High-Risk Finance Watchlist

Nigeria has been officially removed from the European Union’s high-risk financial jurisdictions list, a development expected to ease trade, payments, and investment flows between the country and Europe. The decision was confirmed... Read more »