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“Come Out or I’ll Shoot You” — Rescued Kidnap Victim Narrates Horrific Ogun Forest Attack

A woman who was shot by suspected kidnappers in Ogbere Forest, Ogun State, has narrated her ordeal after being rescued. The victim was among five persons freed within 25 hours in a... Read more »
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Imo-Bound Nigerian Army Recruits Injured in Road Crash While Travelling to Training Camp

Several candidates recently shortlisted for recruitment into the Nigerian Army from Imo State have sustained varying degrees of injuries after the vehicle conveying them to the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, Kaduna State,... Read more »
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Igbomina Leader Celebrates Gbenga Hashim at 57, Lauds His Legacy of Democracy, National Unity and Philanthropy

An Igbomina leader and President of Egbe Omo Igbomina, Sir Bisi Fakayode, has paid glowing tribute to Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim on the occasion of his 57th birthday, describing him as an exceptional... Read more »
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Anambra Police Meet Alor Community Leaders Over Murder of 23-Year-Old Student, Assure Justice

The Anambra State Police Command has met with stakeholders from Alor Community in Idemili South Local Government Area as investigations continue into the suspected murder of a 23-year-old female student in the... Read more »
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Bandits Kill 15 Villagers in Fresh Zamfara Attack

Bandits have reportedly massacred at least 15 people in Sabo village, in the Talata Mafara axis of Zamfara State. The 15 victims have since been buried in Sabo town, Talata Mafara. The... Read more »
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Tinubu Signs New NIMC Act 2026 Into Law, Replaces 2007 Identity Legislation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, today assented to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026. The new Act, which repeals and replaces the NIMC Act of 2007, is a landmark piece... Read more »
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‘Don’t Aspire to Be First Lady, Sell Akara’ — Rufai Oseni Reacts to Remi Tinubu’s Comments

Journalist Rufai Oseni has reacted to First Lady Remi Tinubu’s recent remarks encouraging Nigerians to engage in small-scale businesses such as selling akara and kuli-kuli as a means of economic empowerment. Speaking... Read more »
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Protests Will Not Remove Tinubu From Office — Harrison Gwamnishu

Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has said that protests will not remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from office, insisting that the president is firmly in power. According to Gwamnishu, no amount of... Read more »
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Court Sentences Boko Haram Member to Death Over 2015 Maiduguri Terror Attacks

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced a Boko Haram member, Alkali Yarima, also known as La’ari, to death by hanging for participating in the attacks on Maiduguri in 2015... Read more »
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Obasanjo Meets Kwankwaso in Kano Amid 2027 Alliance Speculations

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice-Presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at his residence in Kano, on Thursday.‎‎Obasanjo was received by Kwankwaso and... Read more »
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Enugu, SEDC Sign MoU to Drive Regional Agro-Industrial Growth

The Enugu State Government and the South East Development Commission (SEDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the South East Agro Development Programme, marking a major step towards transforming agriculture... Read more »
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Peter Obi Gets Angry Whenever Nigeria Makes Progress — Daniel Bwala

The Presidency has accused the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, of consistently reacting negatively whenever the country records what it described as progress under President Bola Tinubu’s... Read more »
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Lagos Building Collapse: 27 Rescued Alive, 9 Confirmed Dead

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has concluded search, rescue and recovery operations at the site of the collapsed two-storey building at Alakija Bus Stop, Satellite Town, in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government... Read more »
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Second Batch of Stranded Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa Arrives in Lagos

The second batch of stranded Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The 66 returnees arrived on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, following an... Read more »
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Man Allegedly Beaten Over Suspected ₦2 Million Theft in Anambra, Demands CCTV Footage

A disturbing video reportedly recorded in Anambra State has sparked widespread reactions on social media after a man was allegedly beaten over the suspected theft of ₦2 million. In the viral footage,... Read more »
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Lagos Police Confirm Mushin Blast Was Mechanical, Not IED Attack

The Lagos State Police Command has clarified that the incident recorded in the Mushin area of Lagos on Monday, June 22, was a mechanical explosion and not an Improvised Explosive Device, IED,... Read more »
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Nigeria Needs More Taxpayers, Not Higher Taxes — Finance Minister Oyedele

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria’s revenue challenge can be solved by expanding the tax net rather than increasing tax rates. Speaking in... Read more »
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Akara, Corn Roasting, Kulikuli Businesses Don’t Require Much Capital — First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite the country’s economic challenges, saying her office has continued to support vulnerable citizens through grants, healthcare interventions and empowerment... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Security, Economy Improving, Says Reno Omokri

Ambassador Reno Omokri has said Nigeria has recorded significant improvements in security, anti-corruption efforts, and economic performance, citing data from international organisations. Speaking in an interview, Omokri argued that Nigeria’s progress should... Read more »
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₦70,000 Minimum Wage No Longer Enough, FG Signals Review

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has announced that the Federal Government will review the ₦70,000 national minimum wage to ensure it reflects the country’s current economic realities. Speaking... Read more »