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Islamic cleric defends Muslim-Muslim ticket remark

Islamic cleric defends Muslim-Muslim ticket remark An Islamic cleric has defended his controversial remarks supporting a Muslim-Muslim political ticket, saying he has no regrets about the position he expressed. The…

Chima August 12, 2026

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man arrested for allegedly defiling teenager in Ondo

man arrested for allegedly defiling teenager in Ondo A man has reportedly been arrested in Ondo State for allegedly defiling a teenage girl, following a complaint that prompted police intervention.…

Chima August 12, 2026

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Kano mass wedding 1,500 couples

Kano mass wedding 1,500 couples A groom at a mass wedding ceremony in Kano State reportedly sparked reactions after celebrating his marriage and joking that he had “added another wife”…

Chima August 10, 2026

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Ogun Police arrest 23 foreigners over Ponzi visa scam

Ogun Police arrest 23 foreigners over Ponzi visa scam The Ogun State Police Command has reportedly arrested 23 foreign nationals over their alleged involvement in a Ponzi and visa-related scam…

Chima August 10, 2026

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Peter Odey survives car accident

Peter Odey survives car accident Cross River State Deputy Governor Peter Odey has survived a car accident, according to reports emerging from the state. The incident reportedly occurred while the…

Chima August 10, 2026

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airstrike kills bandits moving from Zamfara to Kebbi

airstrike kills bandits moving from Zamfara to Kebbi An airstrike has reportedly killed a number of bandits who were moving from Zamfara State toward Kebbi State, as Nigerian security forces…

Chima August 10, 2026

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suspected kidnappers attack three buses in Kogi

suspected kidnappers attack three buses in Kogi Suspected kidnappers have reportedly attacked three buses in Kogi State and abducted several passengers, raising fresh concerns about insecurity along major roads in…

Chima August 10, 2026

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Police arrest alleged fake pastor over Jerusalem pilgrimage scam

Police arrest alleged fake pastor over Jerusalem pilgrimage scam Police have arrested a man accused of posing as a pastor and allegedly defrauding unsuspecting members of the public through a…

Chima August 10, 2026

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Solomon Buchi warns against tribalism in Nigeria

Solomon Buchi warns against tribalism in Nigeria Nigerian writer and social commentator Solomon Buchi has spoken out against tribalism in Nigeria, arguing that ethnic identity should not determine how citizens…

Chima August 10, 2026

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Two men arrested for assaulting woman over market levy in Benue

Two men arrested for assaulting woman over market levy in Benue Two men have reportedly been arrested in Benue State following an alleged assault on a woman during a dispute…

Chima August 10, 2026

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Lagos police confirm death of 23-year-old Law School student

Lagos police confirm death of 23-year-old Law School student The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of 23-year-old Nigerian Law School student, Faith Alayande, after she was reportedly…

Chima August 10, 2026

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Viral Photo Shows Passionate Corps Member at NYSC Camp in Nasarawa

Viral Photo Shows Passionate Corps Member at NYSC Camp in Nasarawa A photo showing a corps member displaying intense passion during the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, swearing-in ceremony at…

Chima August 8, 2026

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Police Arrest Five Pakistani Nationals in Benue, Recover 35 Phones

Police Arrest Five Pakistani Nationals in Benue, Recover 35 Phones The Nigeria Police Force has arrested five Pakistani nationals during a security operation in communities in Benue State. Police authorities…

Chima August 8, 2026

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Katsina Hisbah Bars Personnel from Raiding Hotels and Homes Without Court Orders

Katsina Hisbah Bars Personnel from Raiding Hotels and Homes Without Court Orders The Katsina State Hisbah Board has directed its operatives to stop conducting raids on hotels, private residences, and…

Chima August 6, 2026

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Troops arrest suspected terrorist informant in Adamawa

Troops arrest suspected terrorist informant in AdamawaNigerian troops have arrested a suspected terrorist informant during a security operation in Adamawa State, as the military continues efforts to dismantle insurgent networks…

Chima August 6, 2026

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Inibehe Effiong Defends Jude Okoye Amid Family Dispute

Inibehe Effiong Defends Jude Okoye Amid Family Dispute Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has defended music executive Jude Okoye, stating that his former client has not been convicted of any…

Chima August 5, 2026

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EFCC Reportedly Freezes Osun Government Account Before Poll

EFCC Reportedly Freezes Osun Government Account Before Poll Reports have emerged alleging that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen an account belonging to the Osun State Government…

Chima August 5, 2026

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Nigerian Military Rescues 360 Hostages from Boko Haram Enclave

Nigerian Military Rescues 360 Hostages from Boko Haram Enclave Nigerian Army Borno State Hostage Rescue June 2026 Nigerian security forces successfully freed 360 men, women, and children from a fortified…

admin June 7, 2026

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President Tinubu Reaffirms January 1 Commencement of New Nigeria Tax Laws

President Tinubu Reaffirms January 1 Commencement of New Nigeria Tax Laws President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially reaffirmed that the implementation of the new tax reform laws will proceed as…

admin December 31, 2025

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National Assembly Orders Re-Gazetting of 2025 Tax Reform Laws Amid Allegations of Unauthorized Alterations

National Assembly Orders Re-Gazetting of 2025 Tax Reform Laws Amid Allegations of Unauthorized Alterations The National Assembly of Nigeria has officially ordered the re-gazetting of several critical tax reform laws…

admin December 26, 2025