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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 »
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Moms Know Best? A$AP Rocky Credits His Mother for Pushing Him Toward Rihanna

It appears Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s love story had an unexpected matchmaker—Rocky’s mom. Speaking on NYT Popcast, the rapper revealed that even when he and Rihanna were just friends, his mother was... 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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Show Red Eyes, Defeating Tinubu Won’t Be Easy – Datti Baba-Ahmed Warns Opposition

Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed isn’t holding back. The former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate has warned anyone thinking of taking on President Bola Tinubu that this won’t be a game and the courtroom won’t... 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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I Won’t Change It, Wizkid Stole My Name — Seun Kuti

Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti has addressed Wizkid fans over the “Big Bird” nickname controversy, insisting the nickname belongs to him and urging Wizkid to come up with his own original name. “If... 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 »
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Kogi Governor, Ododo Orders Demolition of Criminal Hideouts in Sambell Community

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has ordered the demolition of buildings identified as criminal hideouts in Sambell community, Idoji, Okene Local Government Area, following intelligence reports linking the area to persistent... Read more »