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Peter Obi Visits Retired Archbishop Godwin Okpala Following Release from Kidnappers

Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has visited the retired Archbishop of the Nnewi Diocese, Most Rev. Godwin Okpala, just days after his release from the... Read more »
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Soldier Nabbed in Lagos with Suspected Canadian Loud

The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a soldier, Lance Corporal Sani Aminu, in possession of a substance suspected to be “Canadian Lo¥d,” a potent imported synthetic strain of cann@bis. Lance Corporal Aminu,... Read more »

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Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate Released After Two Years in Detention

A Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has acquitted Frederick Nwajagu, the “Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate,” of terrorism charges. Justice Yetunde Adesanya ruled that the prosecution, represented by... Read more »
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Alleged N12.3b Fraud: Court Fixes Date To Arraign Otudeko, Onasanya

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has fixed January 20 for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arraign the Chairman of Honeywell Group, Chief Oba Otudeko, and... Read more »
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Reactions As El-Rufai’s Son Calls For Abolishment Of The Entire ‘Almajiri’ School System

In a recent social media post that has sparked mixed reactions from users, Bashir El-Rufai, the son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, urged the government to completely abolish the Almajiri... Read more »
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Court Arrests Eze Ndigbo For Parading Self As Chief

The Lagos State High Court sitting in Tafa Balewa Square, on Thursday, found the self-styled Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Frederick Nwajagu, guilty of falsely parading himself as a titled chief in... Read more »
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Peter Obi Reacts To Picture Of Tinubu, Son In Abu Dhabi

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has raised concerns about a photo of President Bola Tinubu and his son, Seyi, taken during a visit to Abu Dhabi. Obi questioned the timing and appropriateness... Read more »
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FG Gives Update On Price Of Petrol

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has clarified that fluctuations in the pump price of petrol will now be determined by crude oil prices in the international market,... Read more »
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Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Mercy Chinwo’s Manager Over Alleged $345,000 Fraud

Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an arrest warrant for Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of renowned gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The warrant was granted on Thursday... Read more »
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Netizens React As Onanuga Invites Peter Obi To Retweet “$1 Exchange To N1,550” Report

There have been several reactions from social media users after Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Invited the former governor of Anambra state, Peter... Read more »
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Police Recover Stolen Lexus SUV, Arrest 3 Suspects in Awka

Operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Enugwu Ukwu, have intercepted three suspects and recovered a stolen black Lexus 330 SUV during a routine patrol on the morning of January 15, 2025. The... Read more »
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Dangote Refinery Disrupts European Fuel Market – OPEC

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has highlighted how the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s efforts to boost Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) production are reshaping the European fuel market. The refinery, with... Read more »
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Governors, Senators Lose Land Rights as Wike Enforces Payment Deadline

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike has revoked the land allocations belonging to some governors and other political bigwigs. The Bayelsa and Imo States governors, Senator Diri Douye and Senator... Read more »
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BREAKING: House of Representatives Deputy Chief Whip Adewunmi Onanuga is Dead

Adewunmi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, has passed away at the age of 59. Born on December 2, 1965, she died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, following... Read more »
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Soludo Honors Fallen Heroes, Calls for Collective Responsibility in Securing Anambra

Deputy Governor of Anambra State, the Right Honourable Speaker, the members of the House of Assembly, the State Chief Judge, the Service Commanders – the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the... Read more »
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27-Year-Old Woman Killed by Pack of Dogs in Friend’s Garden Near Rome

A 27-year-old Nigerian-Italian woman, Patricia Masithela, was mauled to d3ath by four or five dogs in the garden of a friend’s house on the outskirts of Latina south of Rome. According to... Read more »
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FRSC, Fire Service, and LASEMA Contain Tanker Fire on Epe-Ijebu Expressway

The Lagos State Sector Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has successfully managed a serious crash involving a Mark tanker that occurred at 13:59hrs today along the Epe-Ijebu (Outward Epe) route,... Read more »
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FG to Distribute N75,000 to 70 Million Poorest Nigerians by 2025

The Federal Government has announced plans to distribute N75,000 cash transfers to an estimated 70 million ‘poorest of the poor’ Nigerians by 2025. This was disclosed by Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of... Read more »
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Ocha Brigade Shuts Down Motel Housing Sex Workers, Drug Peddlers In Awka

No fewer than ten (10) sex workers were arrested at Happiness Guest House, Amawbia and the building shut down by Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra; Ocha brigade enforcement team. This operation was... Read more »
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NAF Bans drones In N-East Over Security Concerns

The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (AC OPHK) has reiterated the ban on drone operations in the North East Theatre, comprising Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, citing security and safety concerns.... Read more »