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target=_blank>Kebbi police confirm murder of local man, abduction of wife
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the murder of one Sufiyanu Garba, a 35-year-old man, and the abduction of his wife in the Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. It was gathered that the deceased was allegedly killed in his house in Badariya in the early hours
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target=_blank>Reps panel reads riot act to MDAs, others over port concessionaires probe
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the performance and benefits accruing to the federal government from concessionaire-operated port terminals has frowned at the failure of some agencies to honour its invitations. The chairman of the panel, Kolawole Akinlayo, speaking at a press briefing, accused some of the agencies invited
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target=_blank>At Nigerian Women’s Day in New York, experts call for men’s support in driving gender equality
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, New York A call for men to become intentional partners in achieving gender justice and equity echoed powerfully at the third panel session of Nigerian Women’s Day in New York, held on the sidelines of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). Organised by Nigeria’s Federal Ministry
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target=_blank>“Drill-or-drop” era begins as NUPRC moves against dormant oil licences
By Adewale Sanyaolu The era of oil companies holding on to prospecting licences without developing the assets is over, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has declared. Eyesan said the regulator is now strictly enforcing the “drill-or-drop” provision contained in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), compelling operators to
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target=_blank>CBN introduces 24-hour watchlist for suspicious BVNs, tightens banking rules
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled new regulations aimed at strengthening fraud control and digital banking security across the country. The apex bank issued a circular to all banks, other financial institutions and payment service providers detailing amendments to the Revised Regulatory Framework for Bank Verification Number (BVN) operations
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target=_blank>Four crew members killed as US refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq
By John Ogunsemore Four United States service members have been killed in a US military refuelling aircraft crash in Western Iraq. The US Central Command confirmed the development in an X post on Friday. It said the US KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in Western Iraq at approximately 2pm Eastern Time on March 12. “Four
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target=_blank>FG faults Abia govt, clarifies status of Umuahia–Ikwuano–Ikot Ekpene highway
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has clarified that the trunk ‘A’ federal road project is still underway, despite the Abia State Government’s claim that it has taken over the project. The Abia State Government had listed the Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene federal road as one of its new projects, despite abundant evidence that the Federal
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target=_blank>Police Investigates alleged shooting of Broda Shaggi
By Goli Innocent The Ogun State Police Command has launched preliminary inquiries into the alleged shooting of popular comedian Broda Shaggi (Samuel Perry) in Sango-Ota on Sunday afternoon. The entertainer reportedly sustained a gunshot injury while filming a comedy skit under the Sango-Ota bridge. A police source, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the
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target=_blank>Obi not part of Bwala’s transactional politics – media office
From Idu Jude, Abuja The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has issued a disclaimer in response to what it described as fallacious claims made by Barrister Daniel Bwala, who alleged that Mr Peter Obi sought to engage him in political consultations. The Obi media office, in a statement issued over the weekend, said it ought
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target=_blank>2027 elections: ADC poised to end APC’s dominance – Kenneth Okonkwo
By Lawrence Agbo Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed confidence that the party is set to end the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, Okonkwo described the ADC as the leading opposition platform in Nigeria,
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target=_blank>Concession: Reps Warn NLNG, NIMASA, Customs Others Against Sabotage
The Chairman of the House of Representatives has threatened some government agencies and stakeholders in the maritime sector of punitive measures should they continue to evade investigative summons. The agencies include the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),…
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target=_blank>PalmPay Equips Women With Fintech Skills
PalmPay Nigeria has expressed commitment to increasing women’s participation in the financial technology sector through its Purple Woman program, as the company hosted the third edition of its Purple Woman Masterclass, designed to equip young women with digital and professional skills. Speaking at the event, Chika Nwosu, the Managing Director of PalmPay Nigeria, said the…
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target=_blank>Benue Scales Up Response To Lassa Fever Outbreak
The Benue State Government has intensified efforts to contain the Lassa Fever outbreak following what authorities describe as an alarming rise in cases within the state. Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia made this known at the Government House, Makurdi, while receiving a delegation from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the World Health Organisation (WHO),…
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target=_blank>IWD: Groups Call For Quick Passage Of Persons With Disabilities Bill
To mark this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), a group known as the Gender Rights Advocacy group, Do Foundation and women living with disabilities in Bayelsa State have called on the State and federal lawmakers to quickly pass and sign the Bayelsa State Persons with Disabilities Bill into law. The organisers of the event, the…
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target=_blank>Troops Reopen Imo Road Closed For Three Years, Destroy IED Factory
Troops of Operation UDO KA have reopened a major road in Imo State that had been shut for more than three years following sustained attacks by armed groups. Also, the troops destroyed an improvised explosive device (IED) factory during ongoing security operations in the area. The military disclosed this in a press statement signed by…
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target=_blank>Meningitis: NiMet Issues Health Advisory To Kano, Sokoto, Other High Risk States
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), on Thursday, issued a public health advisory warning that several northern states face an increased risk of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) as dry season conditions worsen across parts of Nigeria. According to a notice posted on its X handle, the agency explained that the disease is a serious infection affecting the…
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target=_blank>NPA ED Extols Osun Journalists For Upholding Democratic Values
…Says Oyebamiji will deliver good welfare to newsmen if elected …renovates NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel The Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Engr. Olalekan Badmus has commended journalists in Osun State for their commitment to upholding democratic values and promoting responsible reportage. Badmus, who facilitated the repainting of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ),…
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target=_blank>Kwara To Prioritise Social Integration Of Vulnerable People
Felicitates Akaje, wife on their wedding The Kwara State Government has commended the management of ‘To-Omo-Re Centre for Special Empowerment’ for their dedication to the welfare, rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disabilities, particularly for their strides in providing care, guidance, counseling and opportunities for their personal development, noting that this has made significant impacts…
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target=_blank>NPF Holds Pull-Out Parade For Ex-IGP, Egbetokun
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Thursday, held a ceremonial Pull-Out Parade at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, in honour of the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun. The parade marks the formal conclusion of Egbetokun’s thirty-six years policing career. The event celebrated the remarkable service and leadership of the former IGP,…
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target=_blank>Wema Bank Admits 10 Startups Into 2026 Hackaholics Accelerator
Wema Bank has launched the 2026 edition of its Hackaholics Accelerator Programme, admitting ten Nigerian startups into the latest cohort as part of efforts to support innovation, strengthen entrepreneurship, and promote sustainable business growth. The Hackaholics Accelerator, a selective growth programme under the bank’s Hackaholics platform, is designed to help promising startups reinforce their business…
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