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Uzodimma Says Nigeria Was ‘Like a Barren Woman’ Before Tinubu Took Office, Claims Reforms Now Yielding Results

The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, says Nigeria was in a dire economic state before President Bola Tinubu assumed office, insisting that the administration’s reforms are now beginning to produce tangible results... Read more »
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Lagos Will Create Agency to Address Poor Standards in Private Hospitals – Obasa

Lagos State is set to create a new regulatory agency to monitor private healthcare facilities, officials announced, in a move aimed at improving patient safety and addressing gaps in the state’s existing... Read more »
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Erigga Says Happy Marriage Deserves More Respect, Calls It a True Life Achievement

Nigerian rapper Erigga has sparked conversation online after sharing his views on relationships and the growing difficulty of finding genuine partners. According to the artist, society often downplays the significance of a... Read more »
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Nigerian military jet crashes in Niger state

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet has reportedly crashed near Karabonde, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, on Saturday evening, December 6. Unconfirmed reports from local sources clam that the... Read more »
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Register or Shut Down – CAC Gives POS Agents Deadline of Jan. 1, 2026

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a nationwide enforcement exercise to end the operations of unregistered Point-of-Sale (PoS) agents across the country. The CAC,in a statement signed by its management, directed... Read more »
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PDP Vows Legal Action to Reclaim Mandate from 17 Rivers Assembly Lawmakers Who Defected to APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, vowed to retrieve its mandate by taking legal action against 17 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, who on Friday, announced their redefection... Read more »
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Malami Denies Allegations Linking Him to Terrorism Financing, Calls Claims “Baseless and Politically Motivated”

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has strongly denied allegations linking him to terrorism financing, describing the claims as “baseless, misleading, and politically motivated.” In a... Read more »
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Kate Henshaw Faces Backlash from Lawyer After Condemning Court of Appeal Ruling

Nollywood star Kate Henshaw and a lawyer on X traded words after she criticised Justice Olukayode Bada over the acquittal of Dr Olufemi Francis Olaleye — who has now been remanded in... Read more »
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Harrison Gwamnishu’s Lawyer Gives Detailed Account of Ransom Controversy

Fresh details have emerged regarding the controversy surrounding activist Harrison Gwamnishu and the ransom money paid for the release of an abducted pregnant woman in Edo State. The account was provided by... Read more »
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UNDP, TETFund Sign MoU to Boost Nigeria’s Innovation and Digital Economy

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen Nigeria’s position in Africa’s innovation and digital economy. The agreement, signed... Read more »
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Rwanda’s First Lady Jeannette Kagame Attends Davido’s #5iveAliveTour Concert in Kigali

The First Lady of Rwanda, Mrs. Jeannette Kagame attended Davido’s #5iveAliveTour Concert at BK Arena. The concert held at Rwanda’s capital, Kigali with a filled arena. By attending the #5iveAliveTour concert, First Lady Jeannette Kagame sent... Read more »
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Annie Macaulay Seen Wearing What Looks Like Her Wedding Ring Days After Reverting to ‘Idibia’ on Her Socials

Annie Macaulay Seen Wearing What Looks Like Her Wedding Ring Days After Reverting to ‘Idibia’ on Her Socials In what has been a drama-filled few days for 2Baba and Natasha, his ex-lover... Read more »
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Troops Rescue 14 Kidnapped Victims in Joint Operation at Orokam Forest

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force Sector One, Operation Udo Ka (OPUK), in collaboration with the Neighbourhood Watch, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims during a coordinated operation at Orokam Forest,... Read more »
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Police Arrest Suspected Notorious Bandit Linked to Attacks on Security Personnel in Benue

Police operatives in Benue State have arrested a suspected notorious armed bandit allegedly responsible for multiple attacks on security personnel in the state. According to information obtained by Akelicious, the suspect, identified... Read more »
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Truck Drivers’ Roadblock Triggers Massive Gridlock on Obajana–Kabba Highway

A massive gridlock has crippled movement along the Obajana–Kabba Highway in Kogi State, after a group of truck drivers blocked the major route, leaving thousands of motorists stranded. ARISE News gathered that... Read more »
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Trump Suggests Renaming American Football to Give Soccer Exclusive Claim on “Football”

President Donald Trump has suggested that American football should adopt a new name so that soccer,  called football globally, can take exclusive ownership of the term.  He made the remark during the... Read more »
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High Court Awards Damages to Masquerade Arrested for Practicing Traditional Worship in Akwa Ibom

A High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has awarded damages to a masquerade who was arrested by the state police for allegedly disturbing public peace during traditional worship rites. The arrest... Read more »
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We Worship God Regardless of Pain – Kaduna Pastor Solomon Lange

Kaduna-born pastor and gospel singer Solomon Lange says worship expressions from Northern Nigeria rank among the “purest” in the country and even globally. He explained that while worship exists everywhere, the depth... Read more »
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Dangote Criticizes Wealthy Nigerians for Prioritizing Luxury Jets and Cars Over Job Creation

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has criticized affluent Nigerians who spend vast sums on private jets and luxury vehicles while neglecting investment in businesses that could create jobs for ordinary citizens. Speaking... Read more »
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Science, Technology Thrive Only Where Education Takes Root — Otti

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has described education as the ultimate path to personal liberation and societal transformation, declaring that no society can achieve genuine development without prioritising the... Read more »