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Akwa Ibom Police Crack Down on Cultism, Arrest Two Suspects

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Command have arrested two suspected cultists and recovered a firearm and ammunition during a raid in a brothel at Ikot-Udota in Iket Local Government Area of... Read more »
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Former Minister Slams Obolo State Creation Proponents, Calls Them Land Grabbers

A former Minister of Lands and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien has expressed his resentment over the renewed agitation for the creation of Obolo State out of the present Akwa Ibom State,... Read more »

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Bishop Calls for Spiritual Vigilance in UNN Vice Chancellor Selection Process

As the University of Nigeria, Nsukka moves closer to appointing its next Vice Chancellor, the Methodist Bishop of Nsukka/Eha-Amufu, Rt. Rev. Dr. John Eze has called for spiritual vigilance and the selection... Read more »
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Gov Alia Declares 2025 Batch B Stream I Orientation Open, Assures Corps Members of Safety in Benue

“Being in Benue is home away from home. You are not just corps members; you are now part of our community, and your safety is our responsibility.” These were the reassuring words... Read more »
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Naira Slips 19 Kobo Against Dollar in Official Market

The Naira on Friday closed the week slightly weaker, as it lost 19 kobo against the U.S. dollar at the official market, trading at N1,533.74. Data released on the official website of... Read more »
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Businessman IVD Arrested at Airport While Attempting to Travel to Qatar Amid Ongoing Court Case

Popular auto dealer and businessman Ikechukwu Ogbonna, widely known as IVD, was arrested on Friday, August 1, 2025, at a Nigerian airport while attempting to board a flight to Qatar. Sources revealed... Read more »
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Final-Year Microbiology Student Found Dead Days After Being Declared Missing

A final-year Microbiology student identified simply as Blessing has been found dead under suspicious circumstances, days after she was declared missing by a close friend Blessing was reportedly last seen on Sunday... Read more »
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NIS, US Govt Collaborate to Check Visa Misuse

The Nigeria Immigration Service has issued an advisory urging Nigerians to use their U.S. visas responsibly and in strict compliance with the stated purpose of their application. This follows concerns raised by... Read more »
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Niger State Govt Faces Backlash from Amnesty International Over Radio Station Shutdown

Amnesty International has condemned the order issued by the Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, directing the closure of Badeggi 90.1 FM Radio in Minna. The human rights organisation said the allegation... Read more »
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NOA Sounds Alarm on Counterfeit N1,000 Notes in Akwa Ibom

The National Orientation Agency, Akwa Ibom Directorate, has alerted the general public to the circulation of fake N1000 notes within the state. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NOA listed areas... Read more »
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Residents flee as gunmen attack Tor-Donga community in Benue

Panic and confusion engulfed the Tor-Donga community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday morning following a violent attack by suspected gunmen. Eyewitnesses reported that the heavily armed assailants... Read more »
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24 Alleged Armed Robbers Arrested in Niger State Police Operation

The Niger State Police Command has arrested 24 suspected armed robbers in Minna, the state capital. A pump-action rifle was recovered from them following a sting operation.. The suspects were arrested on... Read more »
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APC Sets the Stage for 2026 Ekiti Governorship Election with Primary Schedule

The All Progressives Congress has released the official timetable and schedule of activities for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, outlining key dates and processes that aspirants and party members must... Read more »
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Oyo Prince Seeks Peaceful Resolution Amid Ruling House Dispute

A prominent Oyo prince and contestant to the recent throne of Eleruwa of Eruwa, Adeyemi Akinrinade, has called on the Laribikusi Ruling House in Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State... Read more »
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CSO Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Sabotage NNPC Reforms

A coalition of civil society organisations has raised concerns over what it described as a calculated attempt to derail the ongoing reforms at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) under the... Read more »
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Oyo Govt Warns Residents Against Indiscriminate Waste Disposal, Open Defecation

Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to enforcing environmental laws, cautioning residents against the indiscriminate dumping of waste and the practice of open defecation and urination. According to the government, both... Read more »
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NAPTIP, NDLEA to Join Forces in Ongoing War Against Human Trafficking

The Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Binta Adamu Bello on Friday called for more collaborative efforts, particularly from the members of the public for... Read more »
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Anambra Govt Invests N3.6bn in Roads, Schools, and Power Projects

The Anambra State Government has awarded various contracts sum of about N3.6bn for road, power, school and other infrastructural projects across the state. According to a press statement released on Friday, the... Read more »
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Sanwo-Olu Gives Ministry of Justice 7 Buses to Enhance Service Delivery

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has presented seven new buses to the state Ministry of Justice to strengthen justice delivery. The vehicles were given to the ministry on Thursday through the Lagos... Read more »
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Man Arrested in Lagos for Allegedly Beating Wife Four Days After Childbirth

A yet to be identified man has been arrested by the police in Lagos state for allegedly beating his wife four days after she welcomed their baby. Actress Omosalewa Fafowora shared the... Read more »