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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arraigned a 24-year-old Nigerian national, Damilola Bamigboye, on multiple federal charges, including resisting arrest and abducting a federal law enforcement officer attached to the Department of…
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An explosion has rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, after an improvised explosive device detonated inside a mosque at Gamboru Market, killing several worshippers. Ejes Gist News reports that the blast occurred on…
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Kano Assembly in Mourning as Two Lawmakers Die in One Day The Kano State House of Assembly has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of two serving lawmakers within hours on the same day. The tragic incident occurred on…
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What is Christmas? A Journey Through Faith, Festivity, and Family. Christmas, a word that evokes visions of twinkling lights, snow-covered landscapes, and the sweet scent of freshly baked cookies. But what truly defines Christmas? Is it…
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Abuja – Former Senate Leader and All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker, Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the newly passed Tax Act, citing allegations of forgery and discrepancies in…
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Renowned cleric Primate Elijah Ayodele has once again faced public criticism after his recent prophecy about Nigeria’s Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman, failed to materialize. Ejes Gist News reports that Ayodele had warned…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of a high-powered reconciliation committee for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, as part of renewed efforts to resolve lingering internal crises within the ruling…
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The Federal Government has raised fresh concerns over evolving methods being used by terrorist groups to collect ransom payments in Nigeria, warning that criminal networks are increasingly exploiting Point of Sale (PoS) operators to receive…
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Adamawa State, Nigeria – Sunday Jackson, a Christian farmer who spent nearly 11 years on death row for killing an armed Islamic radical Fulani herdsman in self-defence, has been granted a state pardon by Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of illegally altering Nigeria’s tax reform law after it was passed by the National Assembly, describing the alleged act as treasonous and a…
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Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda, has urged Nigerians to stop directing public anger solely at state governors and local government chairmen over the country’s worsening economic hardship, stating that the Federal Government…
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The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced that it will partially suspend visa issuance to Nigerian nationals starting January 1, 2026. Ejes Gist News reports that the directive was disclosed via the Embassy’s official…
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The United States has reportedly intensified its intelligence and surveillance operations over Nigeria following security warnings from US President Donald Trump. Recent reports indicate that new reconnaissance flights have been conducted…
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All 265 schoolchildren abducted from St Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in the Papiri community of Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State, have regained their freedom, bringing an end to one of the most disturbing…
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Public outrage has intensified across Nigeria following confirmation from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) that modern weapons were supplied to a vigilante group linked to Miyetti Allah, after armed men were arrested in…
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The United Kingdom Government has approved emergency visa extensions for hundreds of foreign prison officers, the majority of whom are Nigerians, following warnings that the country’s prison system was at risk of severe staffing shortages…
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Former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, has died after a prolonged illness, marking the end of a significant political career that spanned decades of party leadership and legislative…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of two new chief executives to the Senate for confirmation following the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed and Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, the heads of Nigeria’s midstream/downstream and…
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The Delta State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved capital projects valued at more than ₦42 billion, covering road construction and rehabilitation, erosion and flood control, and the expansion of electricity infrastructure across…
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Abuja, Nigeria – Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (retd.), has passed away at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, a close source confirmed on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The retired jurist, who led Nigeria’s…
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