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Tinubu Signs ₦68.32tn 2026 Budget, Extends 2025 Appropriation to June

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill totaling ₦68.32 trillion, while also approving an extension of the 2025 budget implementation period to June 30, 2026. The newly... Read more »
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Joint security forces discover and destroy IEDs during patrol in Imo State

Joint troops comprising personnel of the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Department of State Services, and Civil Defence Corps have conducted a fighting patrol in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo... Read more »
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OmoBarca Congratulates David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Pledges Loyalty to New ADC Leadership

A grassroots politician and House of Representatives aspirant for Ajeromi Ifelodun constituency, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has congratulated the newly constituted National Working Committee (NWC) of the African... Read more »
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Sowore Is “A Man for All Seasons” — Deji Adeyanju Reacts to BLORD Controversy

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has weighed in on the controversy involving businessman BLORD and social media activist VeryDarkMan, offering fresh insight into the events that led to the legal dispute. In... Read more »

BLORD Granted Bail as VeryDarkMan Opts for Amicable Settlement

A legal representative has confirmed that popular entrepreneur BLORD has been granted bail following recent legal tensions involving social media personality VeryDarkMan. Speaking on the development, the lawyer disclosed that the matter... Read more »
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Group Blasts Atiku Over ‘Inexperience’ Claim, Defends Jonathan’s Record

The Citizens Alliance for Transparent Leadership has issued a blistering rebuttal of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of distorting history and attempting to diminish the legacy of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. The... Read more »
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South East Pitch Competition Grand Finale Set for May 25

The highly anticipated grand finale of the South East Pitch Competition has been scheduled to take place on May 25, 2026, with the Investment Ceremony slated for May 26, 2026. Organizers say... Read more »
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Aloy Ejimakor Defends Sowore Amid Clash with VeryDarkMan

Human rights lawyer Aloy Ejimakor has come to the defense of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore following his recent clash with social media personality VeryDarkMan. Reacting to the controversy, Ejimakor described Sowore... Read more »
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Ghana Man arrested for allegedly stealing police armoured vehicle

A man, Ebenezer Frimpong, has been arrested for allegedly stealing an armoured vehicle belonging to the Ghana Police Service at Nkawie Market in the Ashanti Region. According to reports, the incident occurred... Read more »
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Outrage as Man Displays Alleged Rod Used by Road Safety Officer in Abuja

A video circulating on social media has sparked public concern after a man claimed he seized a metal rod from an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), alleging it was... Read more »
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Peter Obi May Be Seen as Pro-Tinubu If He Dumps ADC — Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a Nigerian actor and lawyer, has said that any presidential aspirant within the ADC coalition who leaves the party due to internal disagreements risks being viewed as politically compromised. Speaking... Read more »
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Awgu Declares Loyalty: Okolo Leads Massive Mobilisation as Mbah Returns ‘Home’ for 2027 Rally

The Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, has formally welcomed the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, to the highly anticipated Enugu West... Read more »
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Delta Police Order Trial of Officers Caught Collecting Money via POS in Viral Video

The Delta State Police Command has ordered the summary trial of two officers captured in a viral video allegedly extorting money from a motorist using a Point of Sale (POS) machine inside... Read more »
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Troops intercept ammunition, explosive materials along Kaduna–Plateau axis

Troops have intercepted a cache of ammunition and suspected explosive materials along the Manchok–Jos road, leading to the arrest of multiple suspects. Security sources told Akelicious that the operation took place at... Read more »
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Lawyer Petitions UMTH Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Father’s Death

A legal practitioner and human rights activist, Mr Hamza N. Dantani, has petitioned the management of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) over alleged medical negligence and systemic failures leading to... Read more »
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They Cannot Scare Me Off — Tinubu Sends Strong Message to Opponents

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that his administration will not bow to pressure or disregard for the rule of law, emphasizing the need to uphold democratic principles and respect judicial authority... Read more »
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Fresh Crisis Hits APC as Governors, Loyalists Clash Over Party Structure

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is heading toward a major internal crisis that could trigger fresh defections ahead of the 2027 elections. National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has shut down demands for automatic... Read more »
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Rwanda Becomes Model for Nigeria’s Reform Push — Gbenga Hashim

A symbolic monument at the Kigali Convention Centre has become a focal point in renewed conversations around governance and national renewal in Nigeria. In a post on his social media page, former... Read more »
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2027: Uche Nnaji Promises One-Term, Targets Industrial Revolution, Jobs For Ndi-Enugu

The former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has declared that he would serve only a single four-year term if elected Governor of Enugu State in the 2027 general elections.... Read more »
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Senator Abdulaziz Yari Accused of Using Billions to Secure Vice Presidential Ambition

Fresh allegations have surfaced against former Zamfara State Governor and current senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari, accusing him of engaging in large-scale financial inducements aimed at influencing political figures and advancing... Read more »