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IGP Meets with Retired Officers at Force Headquarters

In fulfillment of his earlier promise, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has arrived at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he is currently addressing retired police officers who... Read more »
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Oyedele Says 97% of Informal Sector Won’t Pay Tax Under New Law

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that only three per cent of informal sector operators can pay taxes in Nigeria. He stated... Read more »
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Bangladesh Fighter Jet Crashes Into School in Dhaka, 19 Fatalities

A Bangladeshi training fighter jet crashed into a school in the capital Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens more in the country’s deadliest aviation accident in decades.... Read more »
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Minister, Uche Nnaji Slams Enugu Govt Over Demolition of Markets, Pledges to Dislodge PDP in 2027

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has frowned at what he called indiscriminate demolition of markets and peoples shops by the Enugu state government, without notice and compensation,... Read more »

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BREAKING: Muhammed Babangida Rejects Tinubu’s Appointment as Chairman of Bank of Agriculture

Muhammed Babangida, son of former Nigerian military leader Ibrahim Babangida, has turned down his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture. More details to follow… Read more »
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Court refuses Yahaya Bello’s travel request, says medical report not signed

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, turned down a request by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, seeking for the release of his international passport, saying that the... Read more »
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Court Grants Bail to Social Critic Scott Iguma After Defamation Arrest

The Federal High Court Ikoyi has granted bail to social critic, Scott Iguma. Iguma was arrested on Wednesday July 16 over claims he made defamatory company against a realty company in the... Read more »
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Police Claim Protest by Retired Officers Over Pension Hijacked

The Nigeria Police Force has raised the alarm over attempts by certain individuals to hijack the ongoing peaceful protest by retired police officers demanding improved retirement benefits. The protesters left the National... Read more »
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Kebbi Government Responds to Critics, Affirms Idris’ Performance

The Kebbi State Government has strongly refuted recent criticisms by a group known as the Coalition of Arewa Civil Society Organisations, describing their comments as “baseless propaganda” and “a desperate move to... Read more »
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UBEC Laments State Governments’ Non-Utilization of ₦250bn Funds

The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission, Dr. Aisha Garba, has expressed concerns that over N250 billion intervention funds disbursed to state governments are still being retained as unutilised in the... Read more »
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Child Trafficking Syndicate Busted in Rivers, Pregnant Woman Rescued

The Rivers State Police Command says it has traced and busted a child trafficking syndicate operating out of Aba, Abia State, rescuing a pregnant woman identified as Regina Sunday during the operation.... Read more »
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Police Bust Self-Staged Kidnapping by Two Anambra Students

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects for their involvement in a self-orchestrated kidnap and a foiled extortion attempt in the state. The two suspects, whose names were given as... Read more »
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Who changes a winning team?Vote Sir Azuka Okwuosa for quality Representation of Ndị Anambra South in the Senate

As we prepare for the Anambra south senatorial bye-election scheduled for the 16th of August, 2025, the vacancy created by the demise of Sen.Dr. Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah of the blessed memory, we... Read more »
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Deputy Governor Condemns Unauthorized Fee Collection in Abia State

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, had received reports regarding the illegal collection of fees from motorists by certain impersonators in Ohafia Local Government Area purportedly on behalf of... Read more »
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Doctors Announce Nationwide Strike Beginning Thursday

As the 21-day ultimatum it issued to the Federal Government draws to a close on July 23, the Nigerian Medical Association has warned it will ground medical services nationwide if the government... Read more »
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Enugu Cuts Electricity Tariff for Band A Customers to ₦160/kWh

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a new tariff order to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited, reviewing electricity cost for Band A customers from N209 per kilowatt-hour to N160/kWh, effective August... Read more »
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Despite CBN Efforts, Naira Slips to ₦1,532.34 per Dollar

The naira closed the past week weaker than the previous one, as it depreciated by 0.14 per cent week-on-week to settle at 1,532.34/$ at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. This weakening came... Read more »
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Singer Portable Bows Respectfully as He Meets Actress Funke Akindele

Controversial street-hop singer, Portable, showed a rare moment of humility as he bowed respectfully in the traditional Yoruba way upon meeting popular actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele. The encounter, which has since... Read more »
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Katsina Gov. Radda Survives Minor Road Accident, Escapes Unhurt

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State on Sunday evening escaped unhurt in a minor road accident along the Daura–Katsina highway while on official duty. This was contained in a statement issued... Read more »
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See Why Governor Hope Uzodimma Is Trending

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State stunned attendees during a live broadcast when he mistakenly said, “May the soul of President Bola…rest in peace,” before quickly correcting himself. The slip occurred during... Read more »