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Court Sentences Boko Haram Member to Death Over 2015 Maiduguri Terror Attacks

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced a Boko Haram member, Alkali Yarima, also known as La’ari, to death by hanging for participating in the attacks on Maiduguri in 2015... Read more »
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Obasanjo Meets Kwankwaso in Kano Amid 2027 Alliance Speculations

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice-Presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at his residence in Kano, on Thursday.‎‎Obasanjo was received by Kwankwaso and... Read more »
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Enugu, SEDC Sign MoU to Drive Regional Agro-Industrial Growth

The Enugu State Government and the South East Development Commission (SEDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the South East Agro Development Programme, marking a major step towards transforming agriculture... Read more »
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Peter Obi Gets Angry Whenever Nigeria Makes Progress — Daniel Bwala

The Presidency has accused the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, of consistently reacting negatively whenever the country records what it described as progress under President Bola Tinubu’s... Read more »

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Lagos Building Collapse: 27 Rescued Alive, 9 Confirmed Dead

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has concluded search, rescue and recovery operations at the site of the collapsed two-storey building at Alakija Bus Stop, Satellite Town, in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government... Read more »
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Second Batch of Stranded Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa Arrives in Lagos

The second batch of stranded Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The 66 returnees arrived on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, following an... Read more »
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Man Allegedly Beaten Over Suspected ₦2 Million Theft in Anambra, Demands CCTV Footage

A disturbing video reportedly recorded in Anambra State has sparked widespread reactions on social media after a man was allegedly beaten over the suspected theft of ₦2 million. In the viral footage,... Read more »
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Lagos Police Confirm Mushin Blast Was Mechanical, Not IED Attack

The Lagos State Police Command has clarified that the incident recorded in the Mushin area of Lagos on Monday, June 22, was a mechanical explosion and not an Improvised Explosive Device, IED,... Read more »
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Nigeria Needs More Taxpayers, Not Higher Taxes — Finance Minister Oyedele

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria’s revenue challenge can be solved by expanding the tax net rather than increasing tax rates. Speaking in... Read more »
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APGA Crisis Deepens as Aggrieved Aspirants Reject Soludo’s Peace Meeting

Some aggrieved aspirants of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) have reportedly vowed to boycott a reconciliation meeting convened by Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, according to AIF Media. The meeting,... Read more »
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Akara, Corn Roasting, Kulikuli Businesses Don’t Require Much Capital — First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite the country’s economic challenges, saying her office has continued to support vulnerable citizens through grants, healthcare interventions and empowerment... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Security, Economy Improving, Says Reno Omokri

Ambassador Reno Omokri has said Nigeria has recorded significant improvements in security, anti-corruption efforts, and economic performance, citing data from international organisations. Speaking in an interview, Omokri argued that Nigeria’s progress should... Read more »
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₦70,000 Minimum Wage No Longer Enough, FG Signals Review

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has announced that the Federal Government will review the ₦70,000 national minimum wage to ensure it reflects the country’s current economic realities. Speaking... Read more »
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Troops Rescue 53 Civilians, Recover Eight Vehicles as Terrorists’ Roadblock Is Dismantled in Borno

Troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion under Sector 2 of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 53 civilians and recovered eight vehicles after dismantling a terrorists’ roadblock mounted by suspected JAS/ISWAP insurgents... Read more »
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Beyond the Blame Game: Examining NDDC’s Role in Bille Kingdom’s Environmental Challenges

Recent criticisms of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) over the oil spill in Bille Kingdom have generated considerable public debate. While concerns about environmental degradation and the welfare of affected communities... Read more »
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Misplaced Aggression: Group Defends NDDC, Faults Hilda Dokubo Over Water Crisis Claims

In several communities across the Niger Delta region, the visible government presence around them are projects executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.It is, therefore, preposterous for anyone to suggest that... Read more »
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Peter Obi sues Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamatory statements, seeks ₦8 billion damages

Peter Obi, has filed a defamation suit against Kenneth Okonkwo at the High Court of Anambra State, Onitsha Judicial Division. In the suit, Obi alleges that statements made by Okonkwo during his... Read more »
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BREAKING: FG Officially Hands Over Enugu Airport to Aero Alliance for Major Upgrade

The Federal Government has officially handed over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to the concessionaires, Aero Alliance Limited, under a public-private partnership arrangement. Following the execution of the handover certificates,... Read more »
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Bandits Don’t Deserve a Second Chance, They Must Be Eliminated — Governor Uba Sani

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has taken a hard stance against banditry, declaring that armed criminals responsible for killing innocent citizens do not deserve a second chance. Speaking on efforts to tackle... Read more »
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State Police Long Overdue, Essential for True Federalism – Professor Otubanjo

A Research Professor at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Professor Olufemi Otubanjo, has described the proposed creation of state police as a long-overdue reform that could strengthen security management and... Read more »