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Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has denied allegations that he or anyone connected to him attempted to bribe or improperly influence the presiding judge in his ongoing trial at the Federal High Court in…
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A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has called on the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, to resign from office, accusing the…
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Burkina Faso has formally accused its former transitional president, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, of orchestrating a foiled coup attempt aimed at overthrowing the current military-led government under Captain Ibrahim…
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More than 30 civilians have been killed and several others abducted following a violent raid on Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, authorities have confirmed. The attack occurred in Demo village, with eyewitnesses describing a…
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At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead and five others injured following the detonation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Islamic terrorists of the Boko Haram group along the Maiduguri–Gubio road in Borno…
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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 his inner team. The development…
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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. Fr. (Barr.) Stephen Chukwuma, the Parish Priest,…
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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 Services Nigeria…
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally withdrawn the criminal defamation case instituted against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly.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…
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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 comparisons between Nigeria and…
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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 responsible for killings of Christians in…
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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 that…
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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…
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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 a detailed account of how he narrowly escaped…
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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, and Casmir Omatu…
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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 in Northeast Nigeria, with a fresh attack…
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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 a prominent legislative career defined by sustained…
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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 members of his administration…
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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 Service…
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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 tax regime scheduled to commence on January 1,…
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