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Minister Decries Sabotage on Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Highway Project

The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has expressed concern over acts of sabotage along the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway project. Mr Goronyo, while inspecting the road project on Saturday, urged community leaders... Read more »
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EFCC Nabs Three Over Alleged Vote-Buying in Anambra Governorship Election

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested three suspected vote buyers in different parts of Anambra State. The suspects were identified as Emeka Ilokasia, arrested at Ward 2,... Read more »

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Observers Raise Alarm Over Vote-Buying, Low Turnout in Anambra Governorship Poll

Some international and local observers have expressed concern over reports of vote-buying and low voter turnout during Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra. Reports from Yiaga Africa, European Union Support to Democratic Governance... Read more »
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Ali Modu Sheriff Denies Claim He Accused VP Shettima of Creating Boko Haram

Former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed as false a viral report claiming he accused Vice President Kashim Shettima of creating Boko Haram. The statement, issued by Sheriff’s... Read more »
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New Military Directive Restricts Nigerian Officers’ Marriages to Protect National Security

The Nigerian Armed Forces have enforced a new directive prohibiting officers from marrying foreigners or naturalised Nigerians. The rule, contained in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) 2024, also forbids... Read more »
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Protesters in Kano Decry ‘Provocative’ Comments Attributed to U.S. President Trump

Hundreds of members of the The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) in Kano on Saturday staged a protest against a viral statement attributed to United States President Donald Trump, suggesting the possibility... Read more »
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One Terrorist Killed as Troops Intercept ISWAP Logistics Convoy in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighter during an ambush operation in Kirawa general area of Borno State. The operation, carried out by troops l in collaboration... Read more »
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Bishop Kukah Says Trump Is ‘A Symptom of Nigeria’s Disease,’ Urges National Renewal

Mathew Kukah, Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, has described U.S. President Donald Trump as “a symptom of disease in Nigeria,” stressing that recent international attention on the country should serve as... Read more »
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#AnambraDecides2025: Soludo Arrives Isuofia Polling Unit to Cast Vote in Re-Election Bid

Governor Chukwuma Soludo arrives his polling unit in Isuofia, Aguata LGA, to cast his vote. The Anambra State Governor, seeking re-election under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), arrived at Polling Unit... Read more »
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Senate Halts NERC CEO Screening Over Public Complaints, Denies $10m Bribery Allegation

The Senate on Friday provided reasons for halting the screening and confirmation process of Mr. Abdullah Garba Ramat as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The explanation comes... Read more »
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#AnambraDecides2025: Police Launch Aerial Surveillance to Secure the Polls

The Nigeria Police Force has stepped up aerial surveillance across Anambra State ahead of today’s governorship election ensuring peace, safety, and transparency in every corner of the state. Helicopters hover above while... Read more »
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Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin Condemns Trump’s Threat of Military Action Against Nigeria

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has slammed American President Donald Trump for calling Nigeria a disgraced country and threatening military invasion of the country to eliminate terrorists. In a viral video of... Read more »
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#AnambraDecides2025: PVC Collection Hits 2.77 Million Across 21 LGAs

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that a total of 2.77 million Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected ahead of the Anambra State governorship election. According to the commission’s... Read more »
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INEC Urges Voters to Report Issues Using #AnambraDecides2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged voters and observers in the Anambra governorship election to promptly report any issues encountered during the exercise using the hashtag #AnambraDecides2025. INEC advised that... Read more »
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#AnambraDecides2025: Election Monitors Demand Zero Tolerance for Misconduct Ahead of Anambra Vote

An election monitoring group, Centre for Transparency Advocacy, has called on the management of the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) to sanction any staff or adhoc worker caught subverting the process. CTA... Read more »
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Customs Intercepts 60,000-Litre Fuel Tanker Suspected for Smuggling in Katsina

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said on Friday it intercepted a tanker loaded with 60,000 litres of petrol, suspected to be diverted to the border area in the state. The tanker, suspected... Read more »
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Obasanjo, Jonathan, Otti Attend Reuben Abati’s 60th Birthday, Book Launch in Lagos

Reuben Abati, the ace journalist and ex-special adviser on media to former President Goodluck Jonathan, has marked his 60th birthday with the launch of three books. The book launch, held at the... Read more »
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Tonye Cole Drags Wike to Court, Demands N40bn for Defamation

Tonye Patrick Cole, the 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has instituted a N40billion defamation suit against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and... Read more »
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Tinubu Urges Allies To Support Nigeria Against Terrorists

President Bola Tinubu has called on international allies to stand firmly with the country as it intensifies its fight against terrorism. He made the appeal in a message on his official X... Read more »
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National Unity Tops Agenda as Sultan, Speaker Meet President Tinubu in Abuja

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Speaker of the House of... Read more »