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NYSC DG Decorates Aide, Shuaibu Muhammad, as Lieutenant Colonel in Abuja

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Olakunle Nafiu, has decorated his Military Assistant, Shuaibu Muhammad, with his new rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The decoration ceremony, held at the... Read more »
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A Nation Failing Its Youth — Peter Obi Reacts to Benue UTME Kidnap Crisis

The abduction of innocent candidates sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Benue State has triggered widespread outrage across the country, with former presidential candidate Peter Obi condemning the incident... Read more »
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Germany, Mexico Yet to Approve Femi Fani-Kayode and Reno Omokri as Ambassadors

Weeks after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the deployment of 65 ambassadors and high commissioners on March 6, 2026, Femi Fani-Kayode (nominated for Germany) and Reno Omokri (nominated for Mexico) remain in... Read more »
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“Enough is Enough” — Sowore Slams MTN, Airtel And Glo Over Alleged Exploitation

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has raised alarm over what he described as widespread exploitation by Nigeria’s major telecommunications providers, accusing them of defrauding subscribers through questionable billing... Read more »
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Sowore Reacts After BLORD’s Bail, Sends Cryptic Message to VeryDarkMan

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has issued a cryptic message following his involvement in securing bail for socialite BLORD. In a post that has since sparked reactions online,... Read more »
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Saraki Denies Link to Offa Robbery, Accuses Kwara Governor of Political Witch-Hunt

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has strongly denied any involvement in the 2018 Offa armed robbery incident, describing fresh attempts to link him to the crime as “frivolous” and politically motivated. In... Read more »
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Tinubu Insists on Rule of Law, Faces Backlash Over Osun LG Funds Withholding

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday declared that his administration “will not submit to noise, rascality, or disobedience to lawful court orders,” insisting the judiciary must be respected “whether it favours us... Read more »
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Tinubu Signs ₦68.32tn 2026 Budget, Extends 2025 Appropriation to June

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill totaling ₦68.32 trillion, while also approving an extension of the 2025 budget implementation period to June 30, 2026. The newly... Read more »
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Joint security forces discover and destroy IEDs during patrol in Imo State

Joint troops comprising personnel of the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Department of State Services, and Civil Defence Corps have conducted a fighting patrol in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo... Read more »
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OmoBarca Congratulates David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Pledges Loyalty to New ADC Leadership

A grassroots politician and House of Representatives aspirant for Ajeromi Ifelodun constituency, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has congratulated the newly constituted National Working Committee (NWC) of the African... Read more »
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Sowore Is “A Man for All Seasons” — Deji Adeyanju Reacts to BLORD Controversy

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has weighed in on the controversy involving businessman BLORD and social media activist VeryDarkMan, offering fresh insight into the events that led to the legal dispute. In... Read more »

BLORD Granted Bail as VeryDarkMan Opts for Amicable Settlement

A legal representative has confirmed that popular entrepreneur BLORD has been granted bail following recent legal tensions involving social media personality VeryDarkMan. Speaking on the development, the lawyer disclosed that the matter... Read more »
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South East Pitch Competition Grand Finale Set for May 25

The highly anticipated grand finale of the South East Pitch Competition has been scheduled to take place on May 25, 2026, with the Investment Ceremony slated for May 26, 2026. Organizers say... Read more »
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Aloy Ejimakor Defends Sowore Amid Clash with VeryDarkMan

Human rights lawyer Aloy Ejimakor has come to the defense of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore following his recent clash with social media personality VeryDarkMan. Reacting to the controversy, Ejimakor described Sowore... Read more »
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Ghana Man arrested for allegedly stealing police armoured vehicle

A man, Ebenezer Frimpong, has been arrested for allegedly stealing an armoured vehicle belonging to the Ghana Police Service at Nkawie Market in the Ashanti Region. According to reports, the incident occurred... Read more »
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Outrage as Man Displays Alleged Rod Used by Road Safety Officer in Abuja

A video circulating on social media has sparked public concern after a man claimed he seized a metal rod from an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), alleging it was... Read more »
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Awgu Declares Loyalty: Okolo Leads Massive Mobilisation as Mbah Returns ‘Home’ for 2027 Rally

The Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, has formally welcomed the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, to the highly anticipated Enugu West... Read more »
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Delta Police Order Trial of Officers Caught Collecting Money via POS in Viral Video

The Delta State Police Command has ordered the summary trial of two officers captured in a viral video allegedly extorting money from a motorist using a Point of Sale (POS) machine inside... Read more »
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Troops intercept ammunition, explosive materials along Kaduna–Plateau axis

Troops have intercepted a cache of ammunition and suspected explosive materials along the Manchok–Jos road, leading to the arrest of multiple suspects. Security sources told Akelicious that the operation took place at... Read more »
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Lawyer Petitions UMTH Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Father’s Death

A legal practitioner and human rights activist, Mr Hamza N. Dantani, has petitioned the management of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) over alleged medical negligence and systemic failures leading to... Read more »