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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 »
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Panic in Ikorodu as Lagos Public School Building Collapses During Classes

A Lagos State-owned public school in Odokerere, Ikorodu, reportedly collapsed on Wednesday while pupils were inside their classrooms receiving lessons. Eyewitnesses said the building gave way during school hours, triggering panic as... Read more »
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Governor Okpebholo Cautions Released AAU Students against Violent Protest

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has cautioned students of the Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma recently released from detention on the need to shun activities that will bring their name and the state... Read more »
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UNIZIK Honoured Ifeanyi Ubah, Church Failed Him — Associate Alleges

Concerns have emerged over the emotional state of Mrs Uche Ubah, widow of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, following events surrounding a recent church dedication linked to the senator’s philanthropic contributions. According... Read more »
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FG Withdraws Defamation Charges Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Federal Government, through the Attorney General’s office, has withdrawn the criminal charges of defamation levelled against Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory.‎‎The AGF... Read more »
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Trailer, Truck Crash Claims Six Lives in Yobe State

No fewer than six people have been confirmed dead following a fatal head-on collision involving a trailer and a Canter truck along the Potiskum–Damaturu highway in Yobe State on Thursday. Eyewitnesses said... Read more »
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FG Does Not Pay Ransom for Kidnapped Victims — Defence Minister Musa

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has reiterated that the Federal Government does not pay ransom to secure the release of abducted victims, stressing that military pressure and intelligence-led operations... Read more »
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Mbah Reaffirms Support to Members, Families of Armed Forces

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to partner with the Federal Government to support the Nigerian Armed Forces, fallen heroes, and their families. Mbah... Read more »
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Koko Zaria Alleges Betrayal, Claims MC Oluomo Had Affairs With His Wives and Girlfriends

Ganiyu Oyedepo, a chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), popularly known as Koko Zaria, has accused his former boss, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, of having affairs with... Read more »
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Sowore Seeks N1.2 Billion from IGP, AGF Over Alleged Illegal Arrest, Detention

Justice Mohammed Umar of a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned to March 10, to commence hearing in a N1. 2 billion civil rights suitagainst the Inspector General (IG) of Police,... Read more »
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Ganduje Granted Temporary Relief as Kano High Court Rejects State’s Arrest Request

A Kano State High Court has refused an application by the state government seeking the arrest of a former governor of the state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, over his alleged role in the... Read more »