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Details Emerge as Anthony Joshua Set to Retire From Boxing After Tragic Car Crash

January 6, 2026 Omajemite Don

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is reportedly considering a permanent retirement from professional boxing following a fatal road accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two members of…

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Details Emerge on How Catholic Priest Collapses, Dies During Mass

January 5, 2026 Ogheneyoma Grace

Worshippers at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Boji-Boji Agbor, Ika North Local Government Area of Delta State, were thrown into shock on Tuesday night, December 31, 2025, when Rev.…

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US Defence Firm Textron Supplies Advanced Surveillance Drones to Tompolo’s Tantita for Niger Delta Oil Security

January 5, 2026 Okolosi Gloria

Textron to Supply Surveillance Drones to Tantita for Niger Delta Oil Protection. American defence technology company Textron Systems has signed an agreement to supply advanced surveillance drones to Tantita Security…

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BREAKING: FG Drops Criminal Defamation Charges Against Senator Natasha

January 4, 2026 Okolosi Gloria

The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally withdrawn the criminal defamation case instituted against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly.   Court filings…

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Nigeria ‘Worse Than Venezuela,’ US Lobbyist Tells Bashir Ahmad in Heated Exchange

January 4, 2026 Taiwo Oyedepo

Abuja, Nigeria – A public exchange on social media between former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad and a United States lobbyist has drawn international attention, sparking debate over governance and security…

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Sheikh Gumi Cries Out as Trump Marks Him Terrorist

January 4, 2026 Omajemite Don

Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, a controversial Islamic cleric based in northern Nigeria, has claimed that the United States government has marked him as part of an Islamic terrorist network allegedly…

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Russia Condemns US Military Action in Venezuela, Cites Ideological Hostility

January 3, 2026 Taiwo Oyedepo

Russia has strongly condemned the United States’ military operation in Venezuela, describing the action as unjustified and accusing Washington of letting “ideological hostility” override diplomacy.   Ejes Gist News reports…

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Repeated Truck Accidents: Oborevwori Directs Safety-First Response on Ogwashi-Uku–Asaba Road

January 3, 2026 Omajemite Don

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s preference for comprehensive road safety measures over punitive sanctions in addressing the recurring accidents involving articulated trucks along the Ogwashi-Uku–Asaba corridor,…

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If not Adeboye that Saved my Life – Oyedepo

January 2, 2026 Taiwo Oyedepo

How Adeboye Saved Me From Death in Plane Crash – Oyedepo Recounts Near-Fatal Air Mishap. The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (LFCWW), Bishop David Oyedepo, has given…

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Outrage as Three Brothers Die After Being Trapped for Seven Days in Lagos Building Fire Amid Government Inaction

January 2, 2026 Omajemite Don

Lagos – The tragic deaths of three brothers in a collapsed building in Lagos have sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria, highlighting concerns about emergency response and government accountability. Steve, Kenechukwu,…

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Islamic Terrorists to Christians: Convert to Islam or Die as They Burn Villages in Adamawa

January 2, 2026 Omajemite Don

The Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), one of the most lethal jihadist groups operating in the Lake Chad Basin, has intensified its campaign of violence against civilian communities…

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Serving Senator Godiya Akwashiki Dies in Indian Hospital, Cause of Death Emerges

January 1, 2026 Omajemite Don

Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate, has died at the age of 52 after a prolonged illness. His death marks the end of…

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We’ll Declare War if Tinubu’s Government Uses EFCC to Force Defection – Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed

January 1, 2026 Taiwo Oyedepo

Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government of using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate, harass, and persecute him and…

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Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Recruitment: Requirements and How to Apply

January 1, 2026 Omajemite Don

Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Recruitment Portal. The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), formerly known as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), is Nigeria’s central revenue authority established under the Nigeria Revenue…

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What You Need to Know as FIRS Officially Becomes Nigeria Revenue Service, Unveils New Logo

January 1, 2026 Omajemite Don

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially rebranded as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), unveiling a new corporate identity and logo as Nigeria prepares to transition into a new…

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Breaking : Petty Trader Returns ₦330 Million Mistakenly Credited to Her Bank Account

January 1, 2026 Omajemite Don

A Nigerian woman, Aisha Isah Yelwa, a petty trader based in Lapai, Niger State, has returned ₦330 million that was mistakenly credited to her bank account, drawing nationwide attention for…

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Police Arrest Pastor Who Prophesied the World Would End on Christmas Day

January 1, 2026 Omajemite Don

The Ghana Police Service has arrested controversial pastor Evans Eshun, popularly known on social media as Ebo Noah, following widespread public outrage over his failed prophecy that the world would…

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4 Critical Reasons Critics Say Nigerians Should Reject Tinubu’s New Tax Regime

December 31, 2025 Omajemite Don

Intense public debate has erupted over Nigeria’s New Tax Law 2025, following allegations that the gazetted version contains provisions that were not approved by the National Assembly.   Legal practitioners,…

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BREAKING: Peter Obi Dumps Labour Party, Joins ADC

December 31, 2025 Omajemite Don

ENUGU, NIGERIA — The latest political news now, is that the former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially defected to the African…

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Biography of Oyedepo Rotimi: The Prosecutor Appointed by Tinubu to Lead Nigeria’s Criminal Accountability

December 31, 2025 Ogheneyoma Grace

Biography of Oyedepo Rotimi, The Prosecutor to Lead Nigeria’s Criminal Accountability.   Abuja — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Oyedepo Rotimi as Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation…

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