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target=_blank>Jonathan hosts Tompolo, reveals details of their discussion
Former President Goodluck Jonathan hosted Niger Delta activist and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, at his country home in Otuoke, Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State, on Friday. The ex-militant leader, whose company is handling the contract for the security of oil installations in
target=_blank>Court rejects bid to stop #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow protest
A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused an application by the Nigeria Police Force to stop the “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now” protest, earlier planned for Monday, October 20. Justice Umar on Friday directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to serve the motion on the protest organiser, Omoyele Sowore, to enable him respond
target=_blank>Customs Intercepts 120,000 Litres of Diverted Petrol in Sokoto
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), under the special enforcement initiative Operation Whirlwind, has intercepted two trucks carrying a total of 120,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) suspected to have been diverted from their documented destination. According to the Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind for Zone B, Mr. Kola Olawole, the trucks, each loaded with 60,000
target=_blank>FG Issues Guideline on Correct Application of National Anthem
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a fresh guideline on the rendition and recitation of the Nigeria’s national anthem. In a post on its official X handle, the agency informed the general public that only the first stanza of the national anthem should be recited or sung at all official events. According to the
target=_blank>Japa: Specialist Nurses raise alarm Amid Mass Exodus
Nurse anesthetists in Nigeria have raised the alarm over what they described as a looming collapse in anesthesia services nationwide due to increasing neglect, poor working conditions, and the unrelenting effects of the “JAPA” syndrome. Anesthetists nurses are specialists who provide anesthesia and pain management to patients before, during and after operations and surgical procedures.
target=_blank>Police nab 7 suspected robbers, recover 72 mobile phones in A/Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has arrested a four-man robbery gang suspects using tricycles to rob victims of their phones and other valuables. Speaking on Friday in Uyo during a press conference, the State Police Commissioner, Baba Mohammed Azare, said three tricycles and 72 assorted mobile phones were recovered from the four
target=_blank>Uzodimma: Tinubu’s Policies Have Made Nigeria Rich Again
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said when President Bola Tinubu assumed office in 2023, Nigeria was almost drowning. Speaking at the APC Governors’ Forum stakeholders meeting on Friday, Uzodimma said Tinubu took bold decisions and introduced policies that have made Nigeria rich again. He said Tinubu discovered the cancer that held the country
target=_blank>Gombe disburses N726m to 12,101 female students
The Gombe State Government on Friday flagged off the disbursement of N726 million to 12,101 female students from public junior and senior secondary schools across the state. The grant, disbursed for the 2024/2025 academic session, was aimed at improving access to quality education for adolescent girls and enhancing school infrastructure across the state. The disbursement,
target=_blank>Best Governor: Uba Sani Dedicates Award To The People
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has vowed that the award given to him as the best performing governor in Nigeria will spur him to serve the people of Kaduna State more selflessly and vigorously. Last Thursday , the Democracy Heroes Award Africa presented the best performing governor award to Governor Uba Sani at a
target=_blank>Nigeria missing as Benin Republic, Uganda make list of fastest-growing economies in Africa
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has excluded Nigeria from its latest list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, naming Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda among the continent’s top performers. The IMF said the five nations are now ranked among the world’s fastest-expanding economies, driven by sustained policy reforms, fiscal prudence, and strategic investments in
target=_blank>Police arrest 16 suspects for various crimes in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 16 suspects for various criminal offences in the state. Police Commissioner, Ojo Adekimi, who disclosed this at a press conference on Friday in Ilorin, said the suspects were arrested in September. Among the 16 suspects, one, Mohammadu Jalo, was arrested for the alleged murder of a motorcycle mechanic
Police arrest 16 suspects for various crimes in Kwara
target=_blank>Serie A: Nani confirms return of Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye
Udinese Group Technical Director, Nani, has confirmed the return of Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to the Bianconeri squad. The goalkeeper is back with the team after completing his two-month suspension for betting-related offences. Nani told Messaggero Veneto that the 26-year-old’s return will strengthen the team after his enforced absence. “We welcome Maduka back,” Nani
Serie A: Nani confirms return of Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye
target=_blank>Obidient Movement announces digital safeguards against rigging in Anambra poll
The Obidient Movement on Friday disclosed that it has put in place mechanisms and digital technologies to checkmate rigging and manipulation in the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election. It expressed its commitment to ensuring that the voice of the electorate in the election “is not stolen or silenced.” The national coordinator of the movement, Yunusa
Obidient Movement announces digital safeguards against rigging in Anambra poll
E2%82%A6100bn-defamation-suit/ target=_blank>Court okays social media service of Otti’s ₦100bn defamation suit
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has allowed Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, to serve his ₦100bn defamation lawsuit on former Commissioner of Information, Eze Chikamnayo, through Facebook and WhatsApp. Justice J.E. Obanor gave the order on October 16, 2025, approving Otti’s request for substituted service. The judge ruled that the court documents
Court okays social media service of Otti’s ₦100bn defamation suit
target=_blank>Wike to meet IGP over demolished Police duplexes
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he will meet with the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over the demolition of illegal duplexes built under a high-tension power line at Apo Dutse District, Abuja, allegedly belonging to the Nigeria Police Force. Wike, who disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of
Wike to meet IGP over demolished Police duplexes
target=_blank>Court orders CAC, youth ministry to maintain status quo in NYCN deregistration dispute
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), its Registrar-General, and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to maintain the status quo in the controversy surrounding the alleged deregistration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). The order followed a suit filed by the NYCN President, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe
Court orders CAC, youth ministry to maintain status quo in NYCN deregistration dispute
target=_blank>US Embassy warns citizens ahead of #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja
The US Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert to Americans ahead of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protests scheduled for Monday, October 20, in the nation’s capital. The embassy issued the warning in a statement published on its website on Friday, cautioning that the protest could lead to disruptions and potential violence. It urged US citizens
US Embassy warns citizens ahead of #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja
target=_blank>Ogun warns residents against illegal water connections
The Ogun State Water Corporation has cautioned residents against illegal water connections, meter bypasses, and other activities causing revenue loss in the state, warning that anyone caught will pay heavy fines. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on SDGs and Water Resources, the agency announced the launch of “Operation SWEEP,” an enforcement campaign
Ogun warns residents against illegal water connections
target=_blank>Arewa forum berates PDP Deputy Spokesperson over disrespectful comments on Ugwuanyi
The Arewa PDP Unity Forum, APUF, has criticised the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi, over what it described as “reckless and disrespectful comments” against former Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. In a statement signed by its National President, Dr Maikanti Adamu, on Friday, the forum said Abdullahi’s remarks
Arewa forum berates PDP Deputy Spokesperson over disrespectful comments on Ugwuanyi
target=_blank>Terry G sparks concern after asking fans to ‘pray for me’
Famous Nigerian musician, Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known as Terry G, has left his fans worried after soliciting prayers from the public. Terry G made the request in a post on his Instagram story on Friday. In the cryptic post, the musician simply wrote, “Pray for me,” without giving details about his prayer point. DAILY
Terry G sparks concern after asking fans to ‘pray for me’
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