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target=_blank>Ebonyi ex-Assembly leader joins ADC
From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki A former House of Assembly leader in Ebonyi State, Chief Emmanuel Ikechukwu Nwobo, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Nwobo dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the platform on which he was elected a member of the state House of Assembly, and joined the Labour Party in 2022. He
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target=_blank>Fubara’s kinsmen declare support for governor, FG
From Tony John, Port Harcourt The people of Opobo Kingdom have declared their decision to work closely with their son and Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. They have also resolved to work with the Opobo Local Government Council and the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government. The Amanyanabo-elect of Opobo, Alabo Prince Charles Jaja, stated
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target=_blank>PHOTOS: Anthony Joshua visits families of deceased friends
By John Ogunsemore Former world boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has paid condolence visits to the families of his two friends killed in the December 29 road crash. Kevin Latif Ayodele, Joshua’s personal trainer, and Sina Ghami, his strength and conditioning coach, died when a Lexus SUV conveying the boxer and his entourage rammed into
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target=_blank>NDLEA detains 22 Indian nationals for cocaine shipment, nabs ‘Mama Kerosine’
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted various quantities of illicit substances, including ketamine, ecstasy, and tramadol pills, concealed in sachets of coffee mix and a book parcel heading to Zambia and the United Kingdom. The seizures were made at a courier company in Lagos on 24 and 29
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target=_blank>Detty December: Public commendation reflects gains from proactive traffic planning — LASTMA GM
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has attributed the widespread public commendation it received during the 2025 Detty December festivities to the gains of proactive planning, improved operations and increased traffic discipline across the state. LASTMA drew significant public attention during the festive period, with several residents and public figures praising the agency’s effectiveness
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target=_blank>Niger: Terrorists kill 42, abduct missionary school students, others
From John Adams, Minna An unspecified number of people, including pupils and students of St Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area, who were recently released from captivity, have been abducted again by gunmen. No fewer than 42 people, including women and children, were killed by the terrorists in
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target=_blank>How Funke Akindele was snatched by thugs during ‘Omo Ghetto’ shoot – Bimbo Thomas
Nollywood star Bimbo Thomas has recalled the harrowing experience of witnessing her colleague Funke Akindele getting snatched by hoodlums during the Omo Ghetto film shoot. Thomas made the disclosure in a recent chat with Chude Jideonwo, saying Akindele was specifically targeted after an earlier confrontation with the thugs on set. She revealed that the film
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target=_blank>FERMA fights back, dismisses corruption claim against board members
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Joint Union has pushed back against corruption allegations and abuse of power levelled against the 6th Governing Board and its Chairman, Musa Babayo. Chairmen of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Paul Onimisi, and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service
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target=_blank>Otti lauds Abia community for establishment of technology centre
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has commended the Nkporo community in Ohafia Local Government Area of the state for the establishment of a technology centre in the area. Otti made the commendation while commissioning the Unity and Technology Centre built by the Nkporo Development Union, United States of America (NDU-USA)
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target=_blank>Gombe: Governor Yahaya backs LG autonomy, sets conditions
From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern State Governors’ Forum (NSGF), Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has declared his support for local government autonomy, stating that no state governor has the capacity to obstruct its implementation if it is backed by the Presidency and the courts. Governor Yahaya made the remarks
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target=_blank>Anti-Terrorism: Ex-AGF Aondoakaa Urges US Airstrikes On Terrorists In Benue
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has raised concerns over the growing presence of terrorists in Benue State and called on the United States government to launch airstrikes against them. Aondoakaa said more than 15 of the 23 Local Government Areas in the state have come under sustained…
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target=_blank>Kwankwaso Gives Conditions To Defect To APC
The Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Sunday, said he would only consider leaving the party if he is offered a presidential or vice-presidential ticket by another party ahead of the 2027 general election. Kwankwaso, a term Governor of Kano State, made this remark while addressing supporters at his residence…
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target=_blank>Tinubunomics Not Promise Of Instant Abundance – Taminu Tells Critics
The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Mr Taminu Yakubu, has clarified that revenues accruing to the Federation Account following reforms under the President Bola Tinubu administration, popularly referred to as Tinubunomics were never a promise of instant financial abundance, as some critics have suggested. In a statement made available to journalists on…
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target=_blank>I Stand By My Political Views On Obi – Nnamani
Former Enugu State Governor, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, has said he has no apology for his past political views and statements regarding the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi. In a statement issued by his media office, Nnamani said he does not engage in political revisionism and would not apologise for expressing his opinions…
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target=_blank>Kwara Directs School Reopening Monday
The Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has directed the reopening of schools across the state on Monday, January 5, 2026, except in areas currently under special security measures. Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, announced the directive in a statement, assuring parents and guardians that adequate arrangements…
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target=_blank>Gov Mohammed Pays Tribute to Late Tanko, Hails Enduring Legacy
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has paid glowing tribute to the late Justice Ibrahim Tanko, describing him as a principled jurist whose life of service left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s judiciary and public life. The governor made the remarks during a condolence visit to Giade over the weekend following the death of the respected…
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target=_blank>World Leaders React As US Captures Venezuelan President, Maduro
Following the United States (US) airstrike on Venezuela and the arrest of the South American country’s leader, Nicolas Maduro, World leaders, including the United Nations (UN) have reacted to Saturday’s attack. Sunday Telegraph had earlier reported that the US President, Donald Trump on Saturday announced on his Truth Social Media platform that the US government…
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target=_blank>World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System
The Director-General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Dr John Asein, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to a copyright system that is fair, balanced, and humane,one that protects authors, respects rights, and ensures access to learning materials for blind and print-disabled persons. Dr Asein made this known in a message to commemorate 2025 World Braille…
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target=_blank>Fubara Stresses Ogoni Unity, Backs FG’s Moves To Address Past Injustices
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on the people of Ogoni to unite and work together, describing Ogoni Day as a powerful symbol of resilience, identity, and the historic struggle of the Ogoni nation. Governor Fubara made the call in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Honour…
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target=_blank>BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Agwarra, Borgu LGAs, Kill 42, Abduct Villagers
Barely two weeks after 230 abducted children and teachers were rescued and reunited with their families, suspected terrorists have attacked several communities in Agwarra and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State, killing no fewer than 42 persons and abducting an unspecified number of villagers, including children. Reliable sources said the attackers had been operating…
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