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Public concern intensified after a vehicle bearing “Renewed Hope” campaign branding—widely associated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—was reportedly seen within the premises of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in…
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As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration enters its third year, the winds of change continue to sweep through the Federal Executive Council. Since assuming office in 2023, the President has overseen notable ministerial exits—some…
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Nnewi, Anambra — A chilling tale of betrayal has unfolded in the commercial town of Nnewi, Anambra State, where a self-acclaimed man of God has been arrested for allegedly defiling and impregnating a 16-year-old girl who was brought to him…
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ABUJA, NIGERIA – Twelve members of the House of Representatives (Nigeria) announced their defection from their respective political parties during plenary, marking a significant political shift within the National Assembly. The…
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The question of U.S. military presence in Nigeria continues to generate debate across diplomatic, security and policy circles. Discussions often focus on whether such cooperation strengthens national security or risks compromising…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Nigerian Senate to take immediate steps toward amending the constitution to allow for the creation of state police, describing the move as essential to tackling the nation's deepening security…
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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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Seven Suspects Arrested As Nigerian Police and UK NCA Bust International Financial Scam Centre in Delta The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled an international online investment fraud syndicate operating out of Agbor, Delta State, in a…
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Armed attackers suspected to be Islamic terrorists launched a deadly assault on communities in Chanchanji Council Ward of Takum Local Government Area, Taraba State, leaving at least 70 people dead and 35 churches destroyed, according to…
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The Oyigbo Division of the Rivers State High Court has adjourned indefinitely the suit filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma-Odu, challenging impeachment proceedings initiated against them by the Rivers…
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The Nigeria Police Force has formally confirmed the abduction of 172 Christians by Islamic terrorists in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following days of public confusion, contradictory statements, and…
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A coalition of lawyers under the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) has formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), initiating a recall process against the Speaker of the…
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Kaduna State has witnessed a violent assault on places of worship as Islamist militants targeted two churches in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area. Ejes Gist News reports that over 170 worshippers were abducted during…
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Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have reportedly withdrawn the impeachment notice earlier issued against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The decision, announced…
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Kogi State was plunged into mourning on Monday following the deaths of three prominent chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a development that has unsettled the political atmosphere and generated widespread concern…
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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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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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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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U.S. Congressman Riley Moore Alleges Christian Genocide in Benue After Meetings With Nigerian Security Chiefs, Governor, and Traditional Rulers A United States lawmaker, Rep. Riley M. Moore, who represents West Virginia’s 2nd…
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