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Ahmed Musa Retires from International Football After 15 Years with Super Eagles

Former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has announced his retirement from international football, marking the end of a legendary career with the Nigerian national team. In a statement shared on his official... Read more »
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Farmer Shoots Herder Dead After Grazing Dispute in Borno

A herder has been shot dead following an altercation with a farmer over grazing in Guwal Village, Kwaya Kusar Local Government Area of Borno State. Akelicious report that the incident occurred at... Read more »
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₦54.4trn 2026 Budget Incoming as Senate Approves Fiscal Framework

In a key step toward the 2026 national budget, the Nigerian Senate has approved the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper. This greenlights President Bola Tinubu to present a proposed... Read more »
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Enugu Govt to Deregister Unapproved Estates, Bans Their Advertisement

The Enugu State Government has announced that it will commence the deregistration of all unregistered and unapproved estate developments across the state. This was made known by the Managing Director of the... Read more »
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Midnight Terror in Kano: Gunmen Abduct Four, Security Forces Begin Rescue Mission

Security forces in Kano have launched a manhunt for suspected armed abductors following the abduction of four persons in Karaye Local Government Area of the state. Security sources told Akelicious that the... Read more »
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Two Dead as Dangote Truck Collides With 3 Tricycles and a Mini Bus

LASTMA has reported a fatal accident Involving a Dangote Truck at Iyana Meiran inward Meiran Road, PHC: A Dangote SINO truck was involved in a crash with 3 tricycles and a Mini... Read more »
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President Tinubu’s Security Reforms Yielding Results – Gov Ododo

Kogi State governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo on Tuesday in Lokoja the state capital, said security reforms recently introduced by President Bola Tinubu is yielding results across the country, including the recovery of... Read more »
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World Cup Qualifiers: DRC Reacts to Nigeria’s Petition

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has hit back at Nigeria following a petition filed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Leopards defeated the... Read more »
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Police Arrest 61 Suspects in Night Raids Across Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 61 suspects during coordinated raids on black spots and criminal hideouts across Abuja. Akelicious report that the raids were carried out at about... Read more »
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BREAKING: Aisha Buhari Accuses ‘Cabal’ of Hijacking Buhari’s Government

Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has passed a damning verdict on the eight-year tenure of her husband, the immediate past President, late Muhammadu Buhari. In a book unveiled on Monday at the... Read more »
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Visa Ban: Shehu Sani Reacts as Trump Includes Nigeria in Restrictions

Shehu Sani, the former lawmaker who represented the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, has reacted strongly to the recent proclamation by US President Donald Trump, which placed visa restrictions on 23 countries, including... Read more »
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Gov. Mbah Appoints New Commissioners, Board Chairmen, Senior Officials in Enugu

The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the appointment of new Commissioners, Board Chairmen, Executive Secretaries, and senior officials into various positions in the Enugu State... Read more »
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Buhari Withheld Support for Osinbajo’s 2023 Bid Because of Tinubu

Former President Mohammadu Buhari was not supportive of Osinbajo’s presidential ambition in 2023 because Tinubu was in the contest, according to a new book. The revelation is contained in “From Soldier to... Read more »
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No Casualties as Cessna Plane Crashes at Imo Airport

A Cessna 172 aircraft with registration number 5N-ASR, operated by Skypower Express, crashed at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo state on Tuesday evening, December 16. The aircraft with four... Read more »
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Insecurity: Tinubu Holds Late-Night Talks With NLC Ahead of December 17 Protest

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night held a meeting with the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as part of last-minute efforts to stop plans by the Labour union to embark... Read more »
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Police arrest popular TikToker Peller over reckless driving

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, following a viral video that showed him driving recklessly and crashing his vehicle during... Read more »
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Cheating Not a Dealbreaker for Me — Toyosi Etim‑Effiong Opens Up on Marriage

Toyosi Etim‑Effiong, wife of Nollywood actor Daniel Etim‑Effiong, recently shared her thoughts on marriage and infidelity during the Toke Moments podcast. She revealed, “Cheating is not a dealbreaker for me. I even... Read more »
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Malumfashi LGA Chairman Allegedly Leads Armed Group to Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims

The Chairman of Malumfashi Local Government Area, Muntari Abdullahi, has allegedly led a group of armed men described as bandits to rescue 10 kidnapped victims, in an operation said to have been... Read more »
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DSS Arrests Osun-Based Islamic Leader, Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan Over Pro-Palestine Protest

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested an Osun State–based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, following a pro-Palestine protest held in the state, according to Western Post. Sheikh Molaasan, who... Read more »
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ASUP Demands Urgent Reforms to Rescue Nigeria’s Polytechnics

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, has demanded sweeping reforms to rescue Nigeria’s polytechnic sector from funding shortfalls, salary arrears, and policy threats. The Polytechnics academic union has also elected a... Read more »