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target=_blank>Corpses litter Niger communities after 3-hour bandit rampage
– Death toll hits 36 – Over 50 houses burnt – Communities deserted – Government keeps mute _____________________________________________________ From John Adams, Minna After more than three hours of rampaging by gunmen suspected to be from the Boko Haram sect in the Tungan Makeri and Nkpaso communities, Konkoso Ward of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger
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target=_blank>Ohakim: Tinubu has steered Nigeria from sinking ship to safety
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Former governor of Imo State and apex leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Isiala Mbano LGA, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu’s administration will continue to deliver on its campaign promises to Nigerians. Speaking during the inauguration of 12 ward coordinators of the Renewed Hope
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target=_blank>Clarify toxic chemical procurement – El-Rufai to NSA
By Goli Innocent Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has asked the Office of the National Security Adviser to clarify what he described as reports of a planned procurement of a toxic chemical substance. In a letter dated January 30, 2026, and addressed to the National Security Adviser in Abuja, El-Rufai said he was seeking
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target=_blank>Defence spokesman addresses arrival of US troops in Nigeria
Defence spokesman Maj. Gen. Samaila Uba has clarified the role of the first batch of U.S. military personnel in Nigeria following their arrival to assist Nigerian forces in targeted counterterrorism operations. The deployment of about 200 American intelligence analysts, advisers, and trainers to protect Christians was confirmed by officials on Friday after a U.S. military
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target=_blank>Tinubu heads to Yola to inaugurate key Adamawa projects
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu will make a swift one-day working visit to Adamawa State on Monday. The visit comes 48 hours after his trip to Kebbi to commission key infrastructure projects and engage with local leaders. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it was
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target=_blank>Five killed, four injured in Ebonyi mining disaster
From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki No fewer than five people have lost their lives in a mining pit collapse in Enyim Agalegu, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Four people were said to have sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident. The tragedy occurred on Saturday in the community, in a pit said to
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target=_blank>PDP legislators endorse Adeleke for second term despite defection
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Members of both the national and state assemblies elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Osun State have unanimously endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term, despite his recent defection to the Accord Party. In a communiqué signed by Senator Lere Oyewumi, representing the Osun West
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target=_blank>China-based Nigerian, 2 Angolans caught with cocaine at airports
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A China-based Nigerian businessman, Ibeanu Vincent Chukwudulue, and two Angolan citizens, Mbandu Martins Makiadi and Ngoma Wilson Fernando, have excreted a total of 236 wraps of cocaine following their arrest by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and the Mallam Aminu
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target=_blank>Four residents kidnapped as gunmen invade community in Kwara
By Lawrence Agbo Four residents were reportedly kidnapped by suspected bandits during a midnight raid on the Kakafu community in Patigi Local Government Area in Kwara State According to the report, the attack reportedly happened on Sunday morning when armed men allegedly stormed the community and caused panic by firing gunshots into the air. Sources
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target=_blank>How women are driving Nollywood – Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
By Goli Innocent Award-winning actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has said women remain the engine room of Nigeria’s film industry, stressing that they dominate key segments of Nollywood while running multiple businesses alongside their acting careers. Speaking during an interview on Naija FM 102.7, the veteran actress reflected on the crucial role women have played in sustaining
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target=_blank>Valentine’s Day: Foundation Empowers Widows, Others With Tools
A humanitarian outreach initiative by Chris Osemene has urged government and other foundations to strengthen transparency and partner with grassroots organisations to ensure aid reaches the intended beneficiaries. The NGO made the call during the distribution of empowerment tools to widows and physically challenged persons at the Ebute area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. Speaking on…
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target=_blank>Kalu Woos Enugu Lawmaker To Join APC
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on the lawmaker representing Obingwa West Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Kalu made the call on Saturday during his visit to the lawmaker’s residence. He…
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target=_blank>Dangote Salt Rewards 50 Outstanding Customers With Trucks, Cash Gifts
NASCON Allied Industries Plc, also known as Dangote Salt, has rewarded 50 outstanding customers with trucks and cash gifts worth billions of naira for their loyalty and commitment in selling its various products. The lucky distributors and customers were honoured at the seasoning giant’s 2025 Customers Dinner and Awards Night, attended by Africa’s foremost industrialist…
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target=_blank>Argungu Fishing Festival: Tinubu Describes Festival As Historic Symbol Of Unity
Speaking at the grand finale of the Fishing Festival, the Special Guest of Honour and President of Nigeria, President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, described the festival as a historic event and a powerful symbol of unity, resilience, and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. “It reflects the richness of our culture, the strength of our tradition,…
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target=_blank>2026: Osun PDP Lawmakers Endorse Adeleke’s Second-Term Bid
The National and State Assembly members elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Osun State have thrown their weight behind Governor Ademola Adeleke as their candidate for the August 8, 2026, governorship election, just as they also backed the Sunday Bisi-led PDP in the state. The lawmakers stated this in a communiqué issued and…
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target=_blank>Kogi: NVMA Seeks N300,000 Special Package Allowance For members
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has appealed to the Kogi State Government to recruit more veterinarians and offer them a N300,000 special package allowance to retain them in the state. The National President Dr Arokoyo made the appeal during the association’s Dinner and Award Night, with the theme “Celebrating Excellence & Strengthening Bonds in…
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target=_blank>Harmony Garden Redefines Valentine Gifting Culture
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day celebration, Harmony Garden & Estate Development Ltd has rolled out a bold campaign encouraging Nigerians to rethink traditional gifts and invest in real estate instead. In a vibrant promotional release tagged “Your Valentine Gift, My Love,” the company delivered a striking message: “She needs a Plot of Land, Not…
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target=_blank>Atiku Calls For Relief, Rehabilitation Of Victims Of Kano Market Inferno
Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has called on Kano State government to provide “comprehensive relief, rehabilitation” for traders and families affected by fire at Singer Market in Kano. Atiku in a statement on X on Sunday, also demanded for stronger preventive measures to safeguard future occurance in markets across the country. “The anguish of…
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target=_blank>Gov, NUJ Mourn Channels TV Cameraman, Kani Ben
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, and the Bauchi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have expressed grief over the death of Kani Benjamin, a cameraman with Channels Television. Benjamin died in the early hours of Sunday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), 10 days after sustaining injuries…
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target=_blank>Channels TV Cameraman, Kani Ben Succumbs To Death
A tragic road accident involving 13 journalists covering activities of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in Bauchi State has claimed the life of Kani Benjamin, a cameraman with Channels Television. The crash occurred on February 6, 2026, along the Yashi–Yelwan Duguri Road in Alkaleri Local Government Area, shortly after the commissioning and handover of…
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