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Drama as Suspect attempts suicide in Lagos court over trial adjournment

There was chaos at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Tuesday when Oluwatobi Ayoko, who is currently on trial, tried to take his own life. The 25-year-old defendant was brought... Read more »
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Kaduna Bombing: Senators, donors yet to fulfill promises – Victims

The 109 senators in the National Assembly have not fulfilled their commitment to donate their December 2023 salaries to the victims of the accidental bombing in Kaduna. The incident, involving troops hunting... Read more »
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Family of 5 was set ablaze due to Religious Riot in Plateau

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has declared a 24-hour curfew on the Mangu Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday... Read more »
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DSS denies arrest of Miyetti Allah president

The DSS has refuted claims that they have arrested Bello Bodejo, the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore. According to the spokesperson of the DSS, Peter Afunanya, Bodejo is not in their... Read more »
32,462 Nigerians apply for passports in two weeks

Japa: 32,462 Nigerians apply for passports in two weeks

The desire and frenzy among Nigerians to escape the harsh socio-economic realities of the country and seek greener pasture in foreign clime has reached its crescendo. This is as 32,462 Nigerians applied... Read more »
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EFCC to arraign Obiano for alleged N4 billion fraud today

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will, today, arraign immediate past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, before a Federal High Court in Abuja for alleged money laundering during his tenure.... Read more »
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Probe $496m Itakpe Iron Ore Revitalisation Fund, Group Urges Senate

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has been urged to order the probe of the sum of $496 million paid by the federal government to an Indian firm which failed to revitalise the... Read more »
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Better Welfare For Workers Still Our Priority – Labour

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday said prioritising the welfare and living standards of Nigerian workers remains a crucial aspect of its advocacy. The comment comes three months after the organised labour... Read more »
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Antony Blinken Arrives in Nigeria, Visits Aso Villa

The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, this Tuesday, arrived in Nigeria. Upon arrival in Nigeria at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, he was received by the Secretary of Government of... Read more »
Over 1900 repentant Boko Haram terrorists released back into communities – Defence HQ

Over 1900 repentant Boko Haram terrorists released back into communities – Defence HQ

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja revealed that between 2016 and 2022, a total of 1,935 repentant Boko Haram terrorists underwent deradicalization and were reintegrated into Nigerian society after being released from... Read more »
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Man Dies Three Weeks After Wedding

Family and friends of a newly married man, Bernard Peter Agada, have been thrown into mourning as the groom reportedly died three weeks after his wedding. Posts on his Facebook page revealed... Read more »
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Insecurity: Wike unveils plans to ban unpainted taxis and buses in FCT

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has revealed plans to ban unpainted taxis and buses from operating on roads in the nation’s capital, as part of measures... Read more »
Dangote regains first place as Africa’s richest man in Forbes billionaire list

Dangote regains first place as Africa’s richest man in Forbes billionaire list

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has regained his position as the richest person in Africa with a net worth of $13.9bn, in the 2024 Forbes list of 20 of Africa’s richest... Read more »
Powerful, Influential Nigerians Behind Banditry – FG

Powerful, Influential Nigerians Behind Banditry – FG

Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, says banditry in Nigerian is a tool used to create unfettered illegal mining activities. This is as he reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to... Read more »
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First Lady, Remi Tinubu Receives Gowon, Abli Leadership In Abuja

First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has received the leadership of the African Biblical Leadership Initiative, ABLI with a call on the organisation and the Christian... Read more »
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Drama as Ogun Assembly Speaker, Oluomo, gets impeached

There was drama in the Ogun State House of Assembly complex this morning as 18 out of the 26 members of the house impeached the speaker, Hon. Olakunle Oluomo. The lawmakers unanimously... Read more »
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BREAKING: Religious Riot Breaks Out In Plateau State As Armed Men Set Ablaze COCIN

In what seems like a brewing religious crisis, the Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) has been set ablaze in Plateau State, North-Central, Nigeria. SaharaReporters learnt that rampaging armed men are currently... Read more »
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Alleged 4bn Fraud: EFCC To Arraign Ex-Anambra Gov Obiano Wednesday

Barring last-minute change of plan, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign the immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on Wednesday, January 23, before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the... Read more »
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“Nabeeha Who Was Killed by Kidnappers Graduated With First Class”- Uncle reveals

Sherifdeen, the uncle of late Nabeeha Al-Kadriyah who was k!lled by kidnappers has said information reaching the family shows that she graduated with a first class from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU),... Read more »
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Gov Fubara behind kidnapping in Abuja to force Wike’s removal – Ikwerre Chairman

The chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State, Samuel Nwanosike, has accused Governor Sim Fubara of orchestrating the incessant kidnappings in the Federal Capital Territory. In a video on his... Read more »