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Kidnapped Catholic Priest Freed in Kaduna unharmed

The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has confirmed the release of Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, who was abducted by armed bandits early Thursday from his residence in Kurmin Risga, Kauru Local Government Area... Read more »
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Daddy Showkey Slams Niger Governor Bago Over Dreadlocks Ban, Urges Him to Cut His Beard First

Veteran Nigerian singer Daddy Showkey has responded to a recent directive by Niger State Governor Umar Bago, who ordered security forces to arrest individuals sporting dreadlocks. The controversial move has drawn significant... Read more »
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NANS Calls for Inclusion of Politicians in NDLEA Drug Test Initiative

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to expand its proposed drug testing programme to include political office holders and aspirants. Brig.... Read more »
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CSO Reiterates Demands For State Police

A civil society group under the aegis of the Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network  has advocated for the establishment of State Police, saying that present security architecture appears unable to... Read more »
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Trump 2028 Merch Hit The Market As Speculation Swirls Around Third Term

The Trump Organization’s official merchandise store is now offering a new item that’s raising eyebrows: a red hat embroidered with “TRUMP 2028”, priced at $50 and listed as “Made in America.” The... Read more »
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Nigeria To Adopt Irish Livestock Model For Ranching Reform

The Federal Government is exploring Ireland’s acclaimed livestock and farming model to drive reforms in Nigeria’s livestock sector.Minister of Livestock Development Dr. Idi Mukhtar Maiha disclosed this during a courtesy visit by... Read more »
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Google Parent Alphabet Q1 Earnings Soar

Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., on Thursday reported a 12 per cent rise in revenue for the first quarter of 2025 to $90.2 billion, driven by robust growth across its core Google... Read more »
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Yobe Govt Rolls Out Succession Plan To Boost Civil Service

The Yobe State Government has launched a two-day workshop aimed at strengthening its civil service through a structured succession plan and training guide. The workshop, which began on Thursday in Kano, seeks... Read more »
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Akwa Ibom Govt Clears N600bn Gratuity Arrears For workers

The Akwa Ibom State Government has paid over N60bn to settle inherited gratuities and arrears owed retired primary school teachers, the state Head of Service, Elder Effiong Essien, has disclosed. Essien, who... Read more »
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Saraki Plays Down Delta Defections, Assures PDP Will Emerge Stronger

Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former Senate President and a prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sought to downplay the recent defections from the party’s Delta State chapter, reassuring party... Read more »
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Nigerian Police Brutalise, Shave, and Extort Travellers in Niger State Over Dreadlocks

Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force stationed along the Minna-Paiko road in Pago, Niger State, have been accused of assaulting, forcibly shaving, and extorting money from a group of photographers traveling from... Read more »
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Gunmen Ambush Two Buses, Abduct 14 Passengers Along Makurdi–Adoka Road in Benue

Terror struck on the Makurdi–Naka–Adoka road in Benue State on Thursday morning as armed men suspected to be terrorists ambushed two commercial vehicles, abducting at least 14 passengers. The incident, which occurred... Read more »
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Azuka Okwuosa: A Catalyst For Progress And Community Development

The phrase “legislative effectiveness* ” is often bandied about, but its true meaning is rarely demonstrated with the clarity and impact that Hon. Sir Azuka Okwuosa is set to offer to the... Read more »
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Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas to Face National Assembly Committee Today

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), is expected to appear before the House of Representatives Committee overseeing the state’s emergency administration today, following his absence from Thursday’s... Read more »
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Governance By Example: X-raying Soludo’s Leadership Model As A Masterclass In Ethical Public Service

In a developing democracy like ours, public trust in government can be paper-thin and integrity may seem like a lost art. Yet, some leaders still take pains to make a difference even... Read more »
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Anambra Police Command React to Trending Hospital Bed Video, Deny Allegations of Bias

The Anambra State Police Command is aware of a trending video of a man allegedly on a hospital bed and claiming subversion of justice by the Police Command, the Nigeria Customs Services... Read more »
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Ondo ALGON Cautions LCDAs Against Breach of Protocol

The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Ondo State chapter, Dr. Gbenga Fasua, has issued a firm warning to the Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state,... Read more »
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Dele Momodu Accuses Tinubu of Using Intimidation Tactics to Weaken Opposition

Publisher and media personality, Chief Dele Momodu, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of employing strong-arm tactics and intimidation to pressure opposition politicians into defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).... Read more »
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ECOWAS Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Benin, Vows Regional Support

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned in strong terms the terrorist attack that occurred on April 17, 2025, in the Republic of Benin, which resulted in the loss... Read more »
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FG Bans Importation of Oil Pipelines, Orders Patronage of Local Manufacturers

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially announced a ban on the importation of oil pipelines into the country. The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, made this declaration on Thursday... Read more »