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48 Die in 82 Road Crashes Across Ogun Between September and December 2025

The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) reports that 48 persons died from 82 crashes across the state between September and December 2025. The corps’ spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, disclosed this... Read more »
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Bandits abduct two police officers in Zamfara

Two police officers were abducted by armed bandits during an attack on Farin Ruwa village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Sources told Akelicious that the incident occurred on Jan.... Read more »

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One Killed, Nine Arrested as Rival Thuggery Groups Clash in Kano

One person has been confirmed dead while nine suspects have been arrested following a violent clash between rival thuggery groups in the Kawo and Mariri areas of the Kano metropolis. Sources told... Read more »
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Suspected One Chance Robbers Kill Nurse In Abuja

Suspected ‘one chance’ robbery syndicate have k!lled a nurse, Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem, in Abuja, The sad incident occurred on January 3, 2026, shortly after she closed from her afternoon duty and was... Read more »
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Anthony Joshua ‘to retire’ from boxing after fatal car crash

Anthony Joshua’s uncle has claimed the former world champion has informed his family he will retire following the fatal car crash which killed two of his close friends. “The major thing there... Read more »
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Nine Soldiers K!lled In Landmine Attack

No fewer than nine soldiers lost their lives on Monday, January 5, after their convoy hit a landmine and came under fire from terrorists near Bindundul village, some 12 miles from Kareto,... Read more »
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NNPCL Cuts Petrol Price by N20, Now Sells at N815 per Litre

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has again reduced its premium motor spirit price. Akelicious gathered that NNPCL retail outlets have reduced their fuel price by N20, bringing the price to... Read more »
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Outpouring of Tributes as Enugu Marks Chinedu Onu’s Birthday in Grand Style

Enugu came alive with goodwill, prayers and glowing tributes on Sunday, January 4, 2026, as political leaders, academics, technocrats and community stakeholders gathered to celebrate the birthday of renowned public intellectual and... Read more »
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Police Arrest Two Over Bachama–Tsobo Killings in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of three Tsobo women during the recent Bachama–Tsobo communal violence in Lamurde Local Government Area of the state.... Read more »
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Yahaya Bello Remains Innocent Until Proven Guilty – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, remains innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. The Commission stated that Bello’s trial... Read more »
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Tinubu Meets Rwanda’s Kagame in Paris for Talks on Global Affairs

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday had private lunch with his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame in Paris, the French capital. Tinubu, in his verified X handle, @officialABAT, disclosed that he and his guest... Read more »
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Three ECWA Worshippers Die After Release From Kogi Church Abduction

Three of the seven worshippers recently released after being abducted from the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Ayetoro-Kiri in Kabba/Bunu LGA of Kogi State reportedly died while returning from their captors’... Read more »
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President Tinubu Orders Security Agencies To Hunt Terrorists Behind Kasuwan Daji Attack

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the military, police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the recent attack on Kasuwan Daji community... Read more »
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Orabuchi Accuses Elvis Emecheta of Fraud, Defends Lekki Waterfront Land Purchase

Businessman Henry Ugonna Orabuchi has strongly refuted allegations made against him by Elvis Emecheta over a disputed Lekki waterfront property, describing Emecheta as “a cheat and serial fraudster” and accusing him of... Read more »
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Over 30 Killed, Many Abducted As Terrorists Attack Market In Niger State

No fewer than thirty persons have been k!lled in a deadly attack by suspected terrorists at the Kasuwan-Daji market in the Demo community, located in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger... Read more »
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NEW YEAR DAY; Monday Diamond Ani and Mother visit Gov Mbah for appreciation on Appointment

As Gov Mbah assures of tremendous support to CSDA for massive community and social developments in Enugu State. The General Manager of Enugu State Community and Social Developments Agency (CSDA) Hon Monday... Read more »
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NEW YEAR DAY; Monday Diamond Ani and Mother visit Gov Mbah for appreciation on Appointment

As Gov Mbah assures of tremendous support to CSDA for massive community and social developments in Enugu State. The General Manager of Enugu State Community and Social Developments Agency (CSDA) Hon Monday... Read more »
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Nigeria Records Major Immunisation Gains With 47m Measles, Yellow Fever Shots – Muhammad Pate

The coordinating minister of health and social welfare, Muhammad Pate, says that the federal government has administered over 25 million doses of measles vaccine and 22 million yellow fever vaccinations. Mr Pate... Read more »
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Plateau Attack Leaves Seven Dead as Security Forces Recover Rustled Cattle

The killing of at least seven persons in Bong village, Doemak District of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau has again exposed a troubling pattern in the narrative and response to violence... Read more »
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I Will Never Give Up on Nigeria — Gbenga Hashim Declares

Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to Nigeria, insisting that surrender is not an option despite the nation’s deepening political, economic and security challenges. Hashim made the... Read more »