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Defence Minister, Matawalle Blames Wike for Faceoff with Naval Officer, Says Incident Was ‘Unnecessary and Avoidable’

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, says the faceoff between the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and a Naval officer, LT A.M Yerima, over a parcel of land in... Read more »
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Ondo Assembly Slashes 2025 Budget from ₦698.8bn to ₦489.9bn

The Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday amended the N698.8 billion 2025 appropriation law, reducing it to N489,998 billion. The assembly on December 24, 2024, passed the 2025 appropriation bill of... Read more »
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PANDEF Demands Apology from Nigerian Navy over Wike–Naval Officer Clash

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on the Nigerian Navy to immediately tender an unreserved apology to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Chief Nyesom Wike, following Wednesday’s... Read more »
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Gbenga Hashim Donates Reusable Pads Worth ₦5 Million to Over 2,000 Girls

A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga -Hashim, has donated reusable sanitary pads worth over ₦5 million to young girls across the North Central. Speaking... Read more »
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My Detention Was a Blessing, I Met Nnamdi Kanu, He’s Not Who I Thought He Was – Atiku

The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Atiku Isah, has described his time in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) as a “wonderful experience,” saying it... Read more »
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FG Suspends Implementation of 15% Import Duty on Petrol, Diesel

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that it will no longer pursue the planned 15 percent import duty on petroleum products. George Ene-Ita, Director of the Authority’s... Read more »
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Supreme Court Workers Chant “Onyendu Onyendu” As Nnamdi Kanu Submits Letter to CJN, Seeks End to His Terrorism Trial

A viral video has surfaced online showing some workers at the Supreme Court hailing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as he arrived at the... Read more »
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Everything Stopped After He Joined APC — Okwuora Slams Enugu Governor

Prominent activist and social commentator, Okwuora, has raised alarm over what he described as the worsening economic and security situation in Enugu State, declaring that the government has “abandoned the poor masses”... Read more »
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Troops Rescue 74 NYSC Members from Possible Boko Haram Abduction in Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation Hadin Kai, have rescued 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from a possible abduction by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists along... Read more »
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CAN Dismisses Gumi’s Claim That Christians Are Burying Empty Coffins

The president of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Northern Nigeria, John Hayab, has slammed Kaduna-based cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi for claiming he was told Christians in Northern-Central are burying empty coffins... Read more »
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I Won’t Force My Deputy to Join APC – Gov. Diri

Governor Douye Diri says he will not compel his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, to join him in the All Progressives Congress. The governor made the assertion during the weekly state executive council meeting... Read more »
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Nigeria Must Not Die — Dino Melaye Laments State of the Nation

Former Senator Dino Melaye has raised alarm over the worsening state of affairs in Nigeria, declaring that the country is heading toward an unprecedented crisis if urgent corrective measures are not taken.... Read more »
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Rihanna Makes History as First Black Woman to Build Two Billion-Dollar Brands

Barbadian superstar and business mogul Rihanna has made history once again, becoming the first Black woman to build two billion-dollar brands Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty. According to new reports, the... Read more »
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Goodbye Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa? FG Declares English the Only Teaching Language in Nigeria

The Federal Government has abolished the use of indigenous languages as a medium of instruction in Nigerian schools, making English the sole language of teaching from early childhood to tertiary level. Minister... Read more »
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My Husband Saved Me from the Drugs You Introduced — Laila Charani Alleges Against Regina Daniels

Tension appears to be brewing once again in the Nwoko household as Laila Charani, wife of Senator Ned Nwoko, has publicly called out her co-wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, over claims that... Read more »
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Macron Warns of Space Wars, Announces €4.2 Billion Boost for Military Space Programs

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday warned that modern conflicts are already being fought in space, and the next wars are likely to begin there, citing threats from Russia and unveiling plans... Read more »
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Delay in Talks Threatens Nigeria’s Education Sector – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has frowned at the delay by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in concluding the ongoing renegotiation of its agreement with the union. In a statement issued... Read more »
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Stand Up Nigeria Says NAFDAC’s Sachet Alcohol Ban Could Destroy Jobs, Harm Economy

The civil society organisation Stand Up Nigeria has criticised the planned ban on sachet and small-bottle alcoholic drinks by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), warning it... Read more »
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Sowore Alleges Ned Nwoko Married Regina Daniels at 17, Releases Passport as Evidence

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has made explosive allegations against Senator Prince Ned Nwoko, claiming the lawmaker married popular Nollywood actress Regina Daniels while she was still a... Read more »
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Akon Arrested in Georgia Over Bench Warrant for Suspended License

Award-winning singer and music producer, Akon, was reportedly arrested in Georgia after a bench warrant was issued against him for failing to appear in court over a suspended driver’s license. According to... Read more »