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Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Delta Kidnapper – Final Appeal Fails

June 7, 2026 Omajemite Don

It is all over for a Delta-based kidnapper whose victims included a woman he slapped, drugged, and robbed after a terrifying ordeal. The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence…

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Nigeria News Now

SHOCKING: Police say officer who executed handcuffed Delta man was under “spiritual attack

April 29, 2026 Okolosi Gloria

The Nigeria Police Force has attributed the extrajudicial killing of a handcuffed suspect by Officer Usman Nuhu in Delta State to potential spiritual forces, a statement that has sparked widespread…

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Nigeria News Now

2027: “No Justification for Nigerians to Vote Tinubu” — OBJ Drops Bombshell

April 28, 2026 Omajemite Don

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has intensified political debate ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that Nigerians have “no justification” to re-elect President Bola Tinubu if current governance challenges persist.…

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Nigeria News Now

Gunmen Storm Palace, Kill Traditional Ruler, Wife, Son, Three Others

April 24, 2026 Omajemite Don

Benue Monarch Butchered In His Palace As Killers Spend 20 Minutes Raining Bullets.   MAKURDI, NIGERIA – In what can only be described as a blood-curdling assault on traditional institution…

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Nigeria News Now

Tinubu Names Full List of Reconstituted Police Academy Council

April 21, 2026 Omajemite Don

Tinubu Approves Reconstitution of Nigeria Police Academy Council, Releases Full List.   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the governing council of the Nigeria Police Academy, appointing…

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Nigeria News Now

BREAKING: Suspected Ansaru Fighters Attack Kwara Military Base, Kill Soldiers, Injure Others

April 20, 2026 Omajemite Don

Suspected fighters linked to Ansaru have attacked a military base in Kwara State, killing at least three soldiers and injuring several others in a pre-dawn assault. The incident occurred in…

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Nigeria News Now

“Only Tinubu Own Dey”: Outrage as ‘Renewed Hope’ Branding Spotted Inside INEC Office in Rivers [VIDEO]

April 16, 2026 Musa Jibril

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…

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Nigeria News Now

Each Nigerian Now Owes ₦724,000 as DMO Reveals Public Debt Hit ₦159.28 Trillion in December 2025

April 16, 2026 Okolosi Gloria

An analysis of Nigeria’s latest public debt figures shows that each Nigerian carries an average debt burden of approximately ₦724,000, as the country’s total public debt rose to ₦159.28 trillion…

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“I Was Sent With N850,000”: 15-Year-Old Confesses to Role in Killing of Brigadier General Braimah in Borno

April 13, 2026 Omajemite Don

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East) Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a 15-year-old suspect over his alleged involvement in the deadly ambush that claimed the life of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and three…

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Nigeria News Now

BREAKING: Senate Approves President Tinubu’s ₦8.4 Trillion Loan Request

March 31, 2026 Ogheneyoma Grace

The Senate has approved President Tinubu’s $6 billion loan request—a whopping ₦8.4 trillion at the current exchange rate of ₦1,400 per dollar. The approval came within four hours of the…

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Nigeria News Now

FULL LIST: Seven Ministers Sacked, Resigned Under Tinubu As More Step Down Ahead of 2027

March 31, 2026 Omajemite Don

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…

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Politics Today

BREAKING: 12 House of Representatives Members Defect in Major Political Realignment, Six Join ADC

March 12, 2026 Omajemite Don

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.…

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Nigeria News Now

Hot Weather in Nigeria: Best Foods to Eat to Stay Cool and Healthy

March 12, 2026 Omajemite Don

Nigeria’s hot season often brings prolonged periods of extreme temperatures, with several regions recording heat levels exceeding 40°C between February and May, according to data from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency.…

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Nigeria News Now

BREAKING: 40 Nigerian Soldiers, Lieutenant Colonel Brutally Murdered as Terrorists Overrun Military Bases in Borno

March 7, 2026 Omajemite Don

More than 40 Nigerian soldiers, including a commanding officer, have been confirmed killed following coordinated attacks by militants of the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West…

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Nigeria News Now

What The U.S. Military Presence In Nigeria Really Means For Security

March 2, 2026 Media Partner

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…

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Nigeria News Now

BREAKING: U.S. Congress Labels Nigeria ‘World’s Deadliest Place for Christians,’ Seeks Sanctions

February 24, 2026 Omajemite Don

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,”…

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Nigeria News Now

NDLEA Arrests Businesswoman With Tramadol Concealed in Fake Pregnancy

February 23, 2026 Omajemite Don

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…

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Nigeria News Now

133 Million in Poverty: Presidency Clears Tinubu, Points Finger at Governors

February 9, 2026 Omajemite Don

The Presidency has shifted responsibility for Nigeria’s worsening poverty crisis to state governors and local government authorities, insisting that President Bola Tinubu should not be held accountable for the economic…

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Nigeria News Now

Horrific Scene as Islamic Terrorists Killed 70 People, Vandalize 35 Churches

February 5, 2026 Omajemite Don

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…

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Nigeria News Now

Major Setback for Pro-Wike Lawmakers as Court Adjourns Fubara Impeachment Suit Indefinitely

January 23, 2026 Omajemite Don

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…

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