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target=_blank>Bayelsa: Man to die by hanging for strangling woman to death
From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A 28-year-old man, Joseph Fekala, has been sentenced to death by hanging over the murder of 25-year-old Kate Oguoh. Fekala was arrested in July 2022 after he strangled Kate to death over a dispute regarding ₦50,000 that the deceased had given to him, and buried her corpse in his room at
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target=_blank>Ondo senator hails Aiyedatiwa over revalidation of Ondo seaport certificate
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Senator representing Ondo North senatorial district, Jide Ipinsagba, has lauded Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for the successful revalidation of the Ondo State Seaport Certificate of Competency, saying that the development is a transformative milestone for the state’s economy and sustainable development. In a statement issued by the media office of
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target=_blank>Vote buying: House of Reps protecting broken system – Peter Obi
By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has faulted the House of Representatives for its refusal to criminalise vote-buying at the level of party primaries, saying the green chamber chose to protect a broken system over safeguarding the nation’s future. Obi said this in a Sunday statement shared on
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target=_blank>Over 5,196 driver’s licences unclaimed in Cross River: FRSC
From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Cross River State says over 5,196 driver’s licences are lying unclaimed in the state. FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Innocent Etuk, disclosed this during an interview in his office. He urged drivers in the state to come forward and claim their licences as
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target=_blank>NIS launches “Zero Tolerance to Extortion” campaign
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has launched a zero-tolerance-to-extortion campaign for officers of the service. Addressing NIS personnel during a sensitisation and anti-corruption awareness event in Owerri, the Imo State capital, Nandap sternly warned officers against abusing their uniforms for monetary gain and reminded them to
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target=_blank>NDLEA arrests female cocaine kingpin in Lagos, seizes 23.50kg drug
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 39-year-old female kingpin and leader of a syndicate, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, who had been underground since May 2024. She was arrested in her Lagos home where an additional 23.50 kilograms of the class A drug were recovered from her
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target=_blank>Bandits: War doesn’t work, negotiation does – Sheikh Gumi
By John Ogunsemore Renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has restated his call for a negotiated end to banditry in the country. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Gumi maintained that negotiation and not war can end the menace. The Kaduna-based cleric spoke a day after President Bola Tinubu declared a hard-line stance against criminal
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target=_blank>NAFDAC alerts public on recall of Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said on Sunday that it has directed its officials across the country to heighten surveillance in their various jurisdictions to prevent the entry of suspected unhealthy Indomie Noodles Vegetable Flavour into the country. It said the action was in response
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target=_blank>Sam Onuigbo backs Tinubu on local government fiscal autonomy
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep Sam Onuigbo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for insisting on the fiscal autonomy of Local Government Councils in Nigeria. He regretted that the low level of democratic benefits in the 774 councils
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target=_blank>Nollywood legends storm Abia, laud Otti over infrastructure development
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Nollywood legends from Abia State, including actors, producers, and directors, have lauded Governor Alex Otti for his developmental strides, which they said have created the enabling environment that has projected the state as a focal point for film shooting. The Nollywood legends made the commendation at the weekend when they stormed
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target=_blank>Osun 2026: APC Leaders Call For Unity Ahead Of Gov’ship Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Leaders’ Forum in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State has called for unity among party members ahead of the August 8, 2026, gubernatorial election in the state. The call is contained in a communiqué issued by co-conveners of the Forum, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye and Hon. Tunji Adesokun, on Sunday…
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target=_blank>Yari: Yoruba Youths Oppose Prestigious Titles On Figures Linked To Banditry, Corruption
The Yoruba Youth Council (YYC), a foremost organisation advocating for the interests, unity, and cultural integrity of Yoruba youth, has vehemently opposed the planned conferment of the Obaloyin of Yorubaland title on former Zamfara State Governor and current Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar by the Alaafin of Oyo. In a statement released today, YYC President Dr…
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target=_blank>Yuletide: NSCDC Zamfara Deploys 555 Personnel
In preparation for the Christmas and New Year festivities, the Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 555 personnel across the state to ensure the safety of lives and property. The State Commandant, Sani Mustapha, disclosed that the personnel have been strategically deployed to worship centres and other…
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target=_blank>Gov Otti Showers Cash, Approves Automatic Employment For TechRise Graduates
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved automatic employment for 50 outstanding graduates of the TechRise Cohort 2 programme, subject to their meeting the requirements of the state civil service. The governor also approved a Christmas package of ₦50,000 each for the 849 graduands and directed the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs…
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target=_blank>Automotive Council Considers Conversion Of PMS Vehicles To Electric, CNG
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has unveiled plans to convert Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) and compressed natural gas (CNG) as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s automotive industry. The Director-General of NADDC, Mr. Joseph Osanipin, disclosed this during a media interaction in Abuja over the…
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target=_blank>Adeola Attends Iganmode Cultural Festival
The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting culture, tourism and sustainable development in Ogun State. Senator Adeola made this known on Saturday while attending the grand finale of the 2025 Iganmode Cultural Festival in Otta, an…
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target=_blank>Prioritise Socioeconomic Dev’t, Oba Akiolu Urges Investors, NGOs
The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Akiolu, has called on investors and non-governmental organisations operating in Nigeria to prioritise socioeconomic development and community impact over profit-driven interests. The monarch made the call while receiving an international non-governmental organisation, Time for Africa Foundation, during a courtesy visit to his palace at Iga Idunganran, Lagos Island,…
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target=_blank>Kuti, Aiyelabegan Clinch Titles At 3rd Daniel Ford Elite Table Tennis Tournament
Matthew Kuti and Sukurat Aiyelabegan, 2024 runners-up, reclaimed glory at the 3rd Daniel Ford Elite Table Tennis Tournament, held on Saturday at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall in Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Kuti dominated Muiz Adegoke with a 4-0 victory to reclaim the Boys’ U-19 title, while Aiyelabegan defeated Khadijat Okanlawon 4-0 to secure the Girls’…
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target=_blank>Nigeria Customs Seizes 20 Diverted Containers Worth N769.5m
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 20 diverted transit containers with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦769,533,666 across the Kano/Jigawa Area Command. The seizures, carried out between the second and fourth quarters of 2025, followed intelligence-driven enforcement operations aimed at curbing cargo diversion and protecting government revenue. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir…
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target=_blank>Dignified Articulate Men’s Club Reaffirms Commitment To Empowerment
The Dignified Articulate Men’s Club (DAMC) has reiterated its commitment to empowering the underprivileged, promoting social welfare, unity, love, and excellence, during its 11th anniversary celebration and end-of-year event held recently in Lagos. In his welcome address, Club President Ambassador Francis Chukwu emphasized that the coming year will focus on strengthening brotherhood, creating greater opportunities…
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