NCS uncovers 399 rifles in Tin Can port shipment THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it uncovered 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms and assorted rifle parts following the detailed examination of a seized shipment at the Tin Can Island ...
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65 Schools Shut: HURIWA demands probe of “missing” safe schools billions HUMAN Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has declared the mass closure of schools across northern Nigeria a national disgrace and a damning indictment of the government’s failure ...
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PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on religious and spiritual leaders across Africa and beyond to consistently raise their voices against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the misuse of religion to justify violence and cruelty, stressing that no genuine service ...
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Taraba Govt dismisses ₦N1.2trn debt claims THE Taraba Government has dismissed claims that the state borrowed N1.2 trillion within three years. Addressing newsmen on Sunday in Jalingo, Dr Sarah Adi, the Commissioner for Finance described the figure as inaccurate ...
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Standoff: Police stop Sunday service in Unical to prevent bloodshed THE Police in Cross River has intervened in a conflict at the Chapel of Redemption, University of Calabar, quelling a Sunday service standoff to prevent bloodshed. The conflicted started when the ...
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Police arrest 23 foreign nationals for alleged ponzi scheme, visa scam THE Ogun Police Command have raided a residential building and arrested 23 foreign nationals in connection with an alleged ponzi scheme and visa scam in Ota area of ...
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THE Nigerian Army has commenced the 2026 Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination (SSCQE) for 274 officers at Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna State. The examination, being conducted at the Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre, Jaji, is a major requirement for admission into ...
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NAF air strike kills 9 ISWAP fighters, top commander in Borno THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has killed nine Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in a precision air strike in Borno including a key commander responsible for escorting ...
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FRSC confirms 15 dead, 25 injured in Niger road crash THE Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Niger, Aishatu Sa’adu, has confirmed the killing of 15 travellers with 25 others hospitalised following a fatal road crash ...
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Shun cultism, Dunukofia mayor begs youths THE mayor of Dunukofia LGA in Anambra state, Chijioke C. Ozumba, has begged Dunukofia youths to shun cultism, stating that joining cult groups is signing pact with untimely death. He made the plea ...
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Otti directs removal of bottlenecks on corps members allowances GOV. Alex Otti has directed the relevant officials for the removal of all administrative bottlenecks delaying the payment of the recently approved allowance for corps members deployed in the state. ...
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School Security Guard Sentenced To One Year Imprisonment For S3xually Abusing 10-Year-Old Pupil In Abia A 30-year-old school security guard attached to Radiant Glory Academy, Umuichichi, Aba, Abia State, Chidiebere Kalu has been sentenced to one year imprisonment for ...
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Lionel Messi’s Father, Jorge Messi, D!es At 68 After Battling Illness Jorge Messi, the father of Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, has d+ed at the age of 68 at a hospital in Rosario, Argentina, following an illness. Jorge was ...
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EFCC arrests ‘spiritualist’ for alleged s3xtortion after he threatened to post Indian woman’s nude video online The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Odigie Moses, a self-acclaimed spiritualist for alleged sextortion to the tune of $1,100 ...
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Nigeria Correctional Service removes Ibara prison officials after de@th row inmate goes live on TikTok The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has removed the Officer-in-Charge of the Ibara Medium Custodial Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, alongside two other principal officers, following ...
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Abuja becoming Nigeria’s most investor-friendly business environment – Wike THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike says the FCT Administration is transforming Abuja into Nigeria’s most investor-friendly business environment. Wike made the remarks in Abuja ...
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NSCDC dismisses 2 personnel for firearms proliferation, exonerates mining commander THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismissed two operatives of the Mining Marshal Unit for unlawfully providing illegal miners with firearms. The corps also exonerated the ...
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FG promises payment of outstanding wage awards before mid-August THE Federal Government has assured public servants that payment of outstanding wage awards will be made before the middle of August. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday in ...
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Why we froze Osun Govt. account – EFCC THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday explained its decision to freeze the bank accounts of the Osun Government. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale gave the explanation in a statement ...
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Uduaghan felicitates Ibori at 68 Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri, has congratulated former Delta Governor, Chief James Ibori as he clocked 68. Uduaghan’s felicitation is contained in a statement on behalf of himself, family and the people ...
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Dangote Refinery drops PMS to ₦1,165/Litre, Diesel to ₦1,570/Litre DANGOTE Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel), effective Thursday 6th of August, thereby reaffirming its commitment ...
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Lagos, FirstBank, Zenith, others back QEDng creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0 THE Lagos State Government, FirstBank and Zenith Bank are among the organisations supporting the second edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit, scheduled to hold on August 11 in ...
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Prepare to sign your uncle as a dancer in your music band after his losses Aug 15 election- Gov Uzodinma replies Davido Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has responded to comments made by Afrobeats star David “Davido” Adeleke, who ...
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Ex-Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun loses husband The husband of former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, Anthony Adeosun, has d!ed. According to a statement released by his family, Anthony passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Lagos State. “It ...
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Anambra State ministry of Health trains staff on 2027 annual operational plan implementation THE Anambra State Ministry of Health has conducted a one-day step-down training on the implementation of the 2027 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for Programme Officers as ...
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