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Panic as Fire Guts Goods-Laden Boat on Ramos River in Bayelsa

A local wooden boat carrying goods caught fire on the Ramos River in Agge Community, Ekeremor LGA, Bayelsa State. The incident happened while the boat was moving along the river. According to... Read more »
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Rivers Assembly Stops Impeachment Proceeding against Fubara, Deputy

The Rivers State House of Assembly has reportedly stopped its impeachment proceedings against the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. This is coming days after President Bola Tinubu’s... Read more »
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Tension in Ondo State as Traditional Ruler Is Murdered

Tension has engulfed Ahungha Village in the Agamo area of Ondo State following the abduction and killing of the traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Jacob Faledon, by suspected gunmen on Tuesday evening. The... Read more »
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False or True? Ogun State Police Command Speaks on Mirabel Allegations

Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, described the case involving Mirabel as “a matter of national importance” with significant societal implications. He explained that there are two possible outcomes once... Read more »
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Ibezi’s Baseless Claim: Misrepresenting Facts on Idemili North & South Rep Tenure

As the 2027 National Assembly Election draws nearer, Hon. Ifeanyi Ibezi, a former House of Representatives Member, who represented Idemili north and Idemili south federal constituency of Anambra in the 9th National... Read more »
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Katsina Police Repel Bandit Attack, Recover 82 Cows and 21 Sheep

The Police Command in Katsina State has successfully repelled a banditry attack in Musawa Local Government Area, recovering stolen livestock. Sources said at about 4:50 a.m. on Feb. 18 reporting that unidentified... Read more »
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Police Warn Residents After Deadly Tree Fall in Udi LGA

Enugu State Police Command has confirmed a tragic incident that occurred at Awhum Community, Udi Local Government Area of the State. The incident reportedly involved a large tree that fell at the... Read more »
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Kayode Egbetokun Expands Mobile Force to 80 Squadrons to Boost Rapid Response

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force has expanded its Mobile Force with the creation of six additional squadrons, increasing the number nationwide from 74... Read more »
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FG Orders Closure of Mining Licence 11810 After Plateau Tragedy

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has ordered the closure of areas covered by Mining Licence 11810 operated by Solid Unit Nigeria Limited, owned by Abdullahi Dan-China in Zuraq,... Read more »
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Alphonsus Ofumelu Celebrates Birthday as APGA Flag Bearer Sends Felicitations

The flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the just concluded Ayamelum primaries, Amb. Mgbechi Emmanuel Igwebuike (Evangelist), has congratulated the Mayor of Ayamelum Local Government Area, Alphonsus Ofumelu,... Read more »
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INEC Enlists EFCC, ICPC to Tackle Vote Buying in FCT Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has enlisted the support of anti-corruption agencies to curb vote buying and selling ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday.... Read more »
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FG Redirects Profit Oil, Gas Earnings to Federation Account

President Bola Tinubu has signed an Executive Order mandating the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account, in a sweeping reform aimed at boosting government earnings, curbing leakages... Read more »
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Six Injured in Urum Attack as Police Arrest Alleged Conspirator

The Anambra State Police Command on 5th February 2026 received a 52-year old male suspect, Ndibe Jude Onyenwe, from operatives of the 302 Artillery Regiment, Nigerian Army Cantonment Onitsha, in connection with... Read more »
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If I Have Sinned You, Forgive Me, As Nigerians — Tinubu Pleads

At the Ramadan Tafsir held at the State House Mosque in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu called on Nigerians to embrace unity, peace and moral renewal as the holy month begins. Speaking during... Read more »
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Manual Result Clause in New Electoral Bill Puts NYSC Members at Risk – Mike Igini Warns

A former INEC Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini, has kicked against the recently passed Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026.The bill which was passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday, February... Read more »
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Ogun Police Launch Probe After Lagos Agency Withdraws from Viral Case

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has withdrawn from the investigation into the viral sexual assault allegation shared on social media by a young woman identified as Mirabel. Mirabel... Read more »
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37 Miners Feared Dead in Carbon Monoxide Tragedy at Plateau Mining Site

At least 37 miners have reportedly died after being exposed to carbon monoxide while working at an underground mining site in Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Eyewitnesses said the... Read more »
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President Tinubu Launches Free JAMB Registration for 50,000 Southeast Students

President Bola Tinubu, through his Renewed Hope Agenda, on Tuesday launched a free JAMB registration initiative for 50,000 students in the Southeast region. Under the programme, 10,000 prospective JAMB candidates from each... Read more »
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Swift Response by Anambra Fire Service Saves Awka from Major Blaze

Rapid intervention saved the day as the Anambra State Fire Service successfully put out a burning Dyna truck beside Winners Chapel along Oby Okoli Avenue, near Abakaliki Street Roundabout in Awka. The... Read more »
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Otu Oka Iwu Petitions Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Over Alleged Marginalisation in Appeal Court Appointments

Igbo lawyers under the aegis of Otu Oka Iwu (Law Society) have asked the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to halt the ongoing exercise for appointment of Court of Appeal... Read more »