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Pope Grants Private Audience to Nigerian Industrialist, Dr. Leemon Ikpea

A leading Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Leemon Ikpea, has been granted a private audience with the Pope at the Vatican, an encounter described by close associates as deeply spiritual and inspiring.... Read more »
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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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Kwankwaso Ally, Mustapha Shu’aib, Dumps NNPP for New Political Path

A prominent ally of former Kano State governor and NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Rt. Hon. Mustapha Shu’aib, has resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to pursue a... 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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Even His Own Son Has Abandoned Him — APC Slams Atiku Abubakar

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the decision of Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to join the ruling party as a... Read more »
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Emeka Ike Distances Self From Jaruma, Threatens Legal Action Over Son’s Explicit Videos

Veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has publicly called out controversial aphrodisiac seller and self-styled therapist Hauwa Saidu Mohammed, popularly known as Jaruma, over what he described as the misuse of his name... 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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I Was Attacked in My Own Home,” Acting HoD Alleges After Early-Morning Assault

A former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) of Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Prof. Robert Dode, has allegedly attacked and physically assaulted the Acting Head of the Department of Psychology, Dr. Augustine Ejiroghene Ebiai... 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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China, Canada Announce New Strategic Partnership After Years of Diplomatic Strain

Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed a “turnaround” in relations between China and Canada after meeting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing, with both sides announcing a new strategic partnership. The... 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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Atiku Reacts as Son, Abba, Defects to APC

Former Vice President and 2023 Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has clarified that the decision of his son, Abba Abubakar, to join the ruling All Progressives... 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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‘We Lost With Honour’ — Kolaboy Speaks on Nigeria’s Defeat, Penalty Miss and Stadium Pressure

Popular Nigerian artiste Kolaboy has urged Nigerians to look beyond the final scoreline of the Super Eagles’ defeat last night, describing the loss as one taken “in honour” despite overwhelming odds against... Read more »
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Uche Nnaji Vs UNN: The Drive Towards a Nation of Law and Order

Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, popularly known as Nwakibie, occupies a distinct place in Nigeria’s public life as a man whose reputation for service, humility, integrity, and unwavering respect for law and order... Read more »