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The Emmanuel Urhobo Catholic Joint Choir (EUCJC) holds a National Crusade in Ovieorie Town, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, attracting Catholic faithful and residents from across the region. Ejes Gist News…
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U.S. Congress Presses Sanctions as Report Describes Nigeria as ‘Deadliest for Christians The United States Congress has described Nigeria as the “deadliest place in the world to be a Christian,” urging sweeping sanctions, security…
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Gunshots in Benin as Peter Obi Escapes Alleged Assassination Attempt. Tension erupted in Benin City after reports of gunshots disrupted a political gathering attended by former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in…
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The appointment of Tunji Disu as Inspector-General of Police has triggered a wave of senior-level exits within the Nigeria Police Force, following the long-established institutional practice that compels officers senior to a newly appointed…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly sacked the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, following months of controversy surrounding the extension of the police chief’s tenure. The development comes amid sustained criticism…
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The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has dismissed reports suggesting he could emerge as a vice-presidential candidate in the 2027 general election. The cleric clarified his position during an appearance on The…
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Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a ₦1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Nigeria…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised senior advocate and human rights lawyer Femi Falana over his comments on security measures introduced ahead of the recent Area Council elections in Abuja.…
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African Union Condemns Zamfara Killings, Demands Release of Abducted Women and Children The African Union (AU) has condemned the killing of more than 50 civilians and the abduction of women and children during coordinated attacks in…
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Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has expanded her fleet of high-end vehicles with the acquisition of a new luxury space bus, according to videos circulated on social media. Clips shared online show the actress inspecting and celebrating…
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a 35-year-old Kano-based businesswoman, Rabi Muhammad, for allegedly attempting to smuggle thousands of tramadol capsules concealed in a fabricated pregnancy.…
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A High Court sitting in Uyo, the capital of Uyo, has sentenced 29-year-old Living Faith resident pastor, Prince Emmanuel Umoh, to death by hanging for the murder of his landlord, Gabriel Bassey Edward. The conviction followed full…
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Rivers Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at 64, bringing to an end a federal legislative career that spanned more than a decade in Nigeria’s National Assembly. Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented the Rivers South-East Senatorial District…
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Ogun State Police Arrest TikTok User Over Alleged False Rape Claim The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a TikTok user identified as Mirabel following an investigation into a rape allegation that went viral on social media.…
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed ₦392,876,550 in student loans to Delta State University, Abraka, supporting 1,854 beneficiaries across various faculties. Ejes Gist News reports that the funding aims to…
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Former Kaduna State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, remains in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, following his voluntary appearance for…
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Thallium sulphate has entered Nigeria’s political discourse following allegations surrounding its reported procurement by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). The compound, known chemically as Tl₂SO₄, is widely classified in…
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At least three United States military aircraft have reportedly landed in Nigeria carrying ammunition and personnel as part of ongoing security cooperation between Abuja and Washington, according to defence sources and international media…
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Fresh controversy has emerged over allegations that the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) procured a significant quantity of thallium sulphate, a highly toxic chemical compound, prompting former Kaduna State governor, Nasir…
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Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has awarded ₦1 million each to 100 veteran journalists and ₦5 million each to octogenarian media practitioners in Bayelsa State, in what was described as a corporate recognition of their decades of…
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