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WIKE TALKS TOUGH AGAINST FCT SHANTY DWELLERS FACING DEMOLITION THREAT

WIKE TALKS TOUGH AGAINST FCT SHANTY DWELLERS FACING DEMOLITION THREAT

He further disclosed that the FCT Administration currently has a monthly wage bill of over N12b (Twelve Billion Naira), which he said is far above about N10b (Ten Billion Naira) it gets from the Federal Allocations.

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FG CELEBRATES, AS FINNISH COURT JAILS IPOB'S SIMON EKPA SIX YEARS FOR TERRORISM IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA

FG CELEBRATES, AS FINNISH COURT JAILS IPOB'S SIMON EKPA SIX YEARS FOR TERRORISM IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA

A Finnish newspaper reports that the court also found EKPA guilty of aggravated tax fraud in a ruling delivered earlier today, Monday, September 1, 2025.

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FG CELEBRATES, AS FINNISH COURT JAILS IPOB'S SIMON EKPA SIX YEARS FOR TERRORISM IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA

FG CELEBRATES, AS FINNISH COURT JAILS IPOB'S SIMON EKPA SIX YEARS FOR TERRORISM IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA

A Finnish newspaper reports that the court also found EKPA guilty of aggravated tax fraud in a ruling delivered earlier today, Monday, September 1, 2025.

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FG CELEBRATES, AS FINNISH COURT JAILS IPOB'S SIMON EKPA SIX YEARS FOR TERRORISM IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA

FG CELEBRATES, AS FINNISH COURT JAILS IPOB'S SIMON EKPA SIX YEARS FOR TERRORISM IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA

A Finnish newspaper reports that the court also found EKPA guilty of aggravated tax fraud in a ruling delivered earlier today, Monday, September 1, 2025.

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FG CELEBRATES, AS FINNISH COURT JAILS IPOB'S SIMON EKPA SIX YEARS FOR TERRORISM IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA

FG CELEBRATES, AS FINNISH COURT JAILS IPOB'S SIMON EKPA SIX YEARS FOR TERRORISM IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA

A Finnish newspaper reports that the court also found EKPA guilty of aggravated tax fraud in a ruling delivered earlier today, Monday, September 1, 2025.

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NNPP SECURES COURT LEAVE TO COMPEL INCLUSION OF ITS AUTHENTIC LOGO FOR FUTURE ELECTIONS

NNPP SECURES COURT LEAVE TO COMPEL INCLUSION OF ITS AUTHENTIC LOGO FOR FUTURE ELECTIONS

According to the party, Pursuant to the said action, on Aug. 15, 2025, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory graciously granted our client leave to bring an application for an order of mandamus, compelling INEC's compliance.

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NNPP SECURES COURT LEAVE TO COMPEL INCLUSION OF ITS AUTHENTIC LOGO FOR FUTURE ELECTIONS

NNPP SECURES COURT LEAVE TO COMPEL INCLUSION OF ITS AUTHENTIC LOGO FOR FUTURE ELECTIONS

According to the party, Pursuant to the said action, on Aug. 15, 2025, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory graciously granted our client leave to bring an application for an order of mandamus, compelling INEC's compliance.

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PUBLIC ALERT: LAGOS POLICE SIMULATION EXERCISE HOLDS IN EKO ATLANTIC CITY

PUBLIC ALERT: LAGOS POLICE SIMULATION EXERCISE HOLDS IN EKO ATLANTIC CITY

The PPRO said members of the public are notified that blast sounds would be heard during the exercise, but there would be no shrapnel or associated danger.

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LAGOS BALOGUN MARKET VIOLENCE: ONE PERSON KILLED, ANOTHER HOSPITALISED

LAGOS BALOGUN MARKET VIOLENCE: ONE PERSON KILLED, ANOTHER HOSPITALISED

The Police spokesman said that the incident at the Balogun Market, which occurred at about 11am, had nothing to do with tribe or ethnicity.

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LAGOS BALOGUN MARKET VIOLENCE: ONE PERSON KILLED, ANOTHER HOSPITALISED

LAGOS BALOGUN MARKET VIOLENCE: ONE PERSON KILLED, ANOTHER HOSPITALISED

The Police spokesman said that the incident at the Balogun Market, which occurred at about 11am, had nothing to do with tribe or ethnicity.

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LAGOS BALOGUN MARKET VIOLENCE: ONE PERSON KILLED, ANOTHER HOSPITALISED

LAGOS BALOGUN MARKET VIOLENCE: ONE PERSON KILLED, ANOTHER HOSPITALISED

The Police spokesman said that the incident at the Balogun Market, which occurred at about 11am, had nothing to do with tribe or ethnicity.

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4 POLICEMEN ON ILLEGAL DUTY DETAINED, LAND-GRABBER DECLARED WANTED OVER DEADLY CLASHES AT OWODE ONIRIN MARKET

4 POLICEMEN ON ILLEGAL DUTY DETAINED, LAND-GRABBER DECLARED WANTED OVER DEADLY CLASHES AT OWODE ONIRIN MARKET

The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, disclosed in a statement that the detained policemen will face orderly room trial, while ABIODUN ORIORIO has been declared wanted.

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4 POLICEMEN ON ILLEGAL DUTY DETAINED, LAND-GRABBER DECLARED WANTED OVER DEADLY CLASHES AT OWODE ONIRIN MARKET

4 POLICEMEN ON ILLEGAL DUTY DETAINED, LAND-GRABBER DECLARED WANTED OVER DEADLY CLASHES AT OWODE ONIRIN MARKET

The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, disclosed in a statement that the detained policemen will face orderly room trial, while ABIODUN ORIORIO has been declared wanted.

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4 POLICEMEN ON ILLEGAL DUTY DETAINED, LAND-GRABBER DECLARED WANTED OVER DEADLY CLASHES AT OWODE ONIRIN MARKET

4 POLICEMEN ON ILLEGAL DUTY DETAINED, LAND-GRABBER DECLARED WANTED OVER DEADLY CLASHES AT OWODE ONIRIN MARKET

The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, disclosed in a statement that the detained policemen will face orderly room trial, while ABIODUN ORIORIO has been declared wanted.

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NDLEA PARADES 6 SUSPECTS LINKED TO 3 NIGERIANS ARRESTED IN SAUDI ARABIA FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

NDLEA PARADES 6 SUSPECTS LINKED TO 3 NIGERIANS ARRESTED IN SAUDI ARABIA FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, FEMI BABAFEMI, paraded the suspects before newsmen at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, joined by the Director of Assets and Financial Investigation, ABDUL IBRAHIM, and the Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, THERESA ASUQUO.

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NDLEA PARADES 6 SUSPECTS LINKED TO 3 NIGERIANS ARRESTED IN SAUDI ARABIA FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

NDLEA PARADES 6 SUSPECTS LINKED TO 3 NIGERIANS ARRESTED IN SAUDI ARABIA FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, FEMI BABAFEMI, paraded the suspects before newsmen at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, joined by the Director of Assets and Financial Investigation, ABDUL IBRAHIM, and the Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, THERESA ASUQUO.

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NDLEA PARADES 6 SUSPECTS LINKED TO 3 NIGERIANS ARRESTED IN SAUDI ARABIA FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

NDLEA PARADES 6 SUSPECTS LINKED TO 3 NIGERIANS ARRESTED IN SAUDI ARABIA FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, FEMI BABAFEMI, paraded the suspects before newsmen at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, joined by the Director of Assets and Financial Investigation, ABDUL IBRAHIM, and the Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, THERESA ASUQUO.

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1ST AFRICAN DEFENCE CHIEFS SUMMIT OPENS IN ABUJA

1ST AFRICAN DEFENCE CHIEFS SUMMIT OPENS IN ABUJA

The summit aims to provide a high-level platform for African defence chiefs to deliberate on pressing security challenges, enhance military cooperation, and advance regional stability.

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1ST AFRICAN DEFENCE CHIEFS SUMMIT OPENS IN ABUJA

1ST AFRICAN DEFENCE CHIEFS SUMMIT OPENS IN ABUJA

The summit aims to provide a high-level platform for African defence chiefs to deliberate on pressing security challenges, enhance military cooperation, and advance regional stability.

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1ST AFRICAN DEFENCE CHIEFS SUMMIT OPENS IN ABUJA

1ST AFRICAN DEFENCE CHIEFS SUMMIT OPENS IN ABUJA

The summit aims to provide a high-level platform for African defence chiefs to deliberate on pressing security challenges, enhance military cooperation, and advance regional stability.

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Matches: Chelle Picks Ekong, Iwobi, Osimhen, 28

Nigeria takes on Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday, September 6 in a Matchday 7 encounter, before flying to Bloemfontein to confront South Africa in a potentially explosive Matchday 8 encounter on Tuesday, September 9.

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NDLEA BURST WIDOW TRAFFICKING COCAINE UNDER FAKE PREGNANCY

NDLEA BURST WIDOW TRAFFICKING COCAINE UNDER FAKE PREGNANCY

The NDLEA spokesman said during interrogation, IFEOMA HENRIETTA EZEWUIKE claimed she inherited the drug trade from her husband who died two years ago.

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NDLEA BURST WIDOW TRAFFICKING COCAINE UNDER FAKE PREGNANCY

NDLEA BURST WIDOW TRAFFICKING COCAINE UNDER FAKE PREGNANCY

The NDLEA spokesman said during interrogation, IFEOMA HENRIETTA EZEWUIKE claimed she inherited the drug trade from her husband who died two years ago.

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CAPPA FIRES BACK AT LAGOS WATER CORPORATION, FAULTS  PLAN TO PRIVATISE WATER SUPPLY

CAPPA FIRES BACK AT LAGOS WATER CORPORATION, FAULTS PLAN TO PRIVATISE WATER SUPPLY

The nongovernmental organisation warned that such pronouncements reveal with chilling clarity what Lagosians can expect under privatisation. “Water will no longer be recognised as a human right but will instead be reduced to a financial asset securitised for the comfort of investors,” it said.

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CAPPA FIRES BACK AT LAGOS WATER CORPORATION, FAULTS  PLAN TO PRIVATISE WATER SUPPLY

CAPPA FIRES BACK AT LAGOS WATER CORPORATION, FAULTS PLAN TO PRIVATISE WATER SUPPLY

The nongovernmental organisation warned that such pronouncements reveal with chilling clarity what Lagosians can expect under privatisation. “Water will no longer be recognised as a human right but will instead be reduced to a financial asset securitised for the comfort of investors,” it said.

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POLICE RECOVER TOYOTA SIENNA USED TO SMUGGLE CANNABIS IN OJO, LAGOS

POLICE RECOVER TOYOTA SIENNA USED TO SMUGGLE CANNABIS IN OJO, LAGOS

The PPRO, CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN said after the driver fled with the vehicle documents and key, officers searched the vehicle and discovered an Army jungle hat, two ATM cards, and two bags containing cannabis.

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POLICE RECOVER TOYOTA SIENNA USED TO SMUGGLE CANNABIS IN OJO, LAGOS

POLICE RECOVER TOYOTA SIENNA USED TO SMUGGLE CANNABIS IN OJO, LAGOS

The PPRO, CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN said after the driver fled with the vehicle documents and key, officers searched the vehicle and discovered an Army jungle hat, two ATM cards, and two bags containing cannabis.

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POLICE NAB EX-CONVICT ON SUSPICION OF CULTISM, POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL FIREARM

POLICE NAB EX-CONVICT ON SUSPICION OF CULTISM, POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL FIREARM

The PPRO said ONAMADE KAYODE is currently cooperating with ongoing investigations to apprehend other cult members and recover weapons in their possession, after which he will be prosecuted accordingly.

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POLICE NAB EX-CONVICT ON SUSPICION OF CULTISM, POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL FIREARM

POLICE NAB EX-CONVICT ON SUSPICION OF CULTISM, POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL FIREARM

The PPRO said ONAMADE KAYODE is currently cooperating with ongoing investigations to apprehend other cult members and recover weapons in their possession, after which he will be prosecuted accordingly.

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LAGOS POLICE ARREST FIVE CAR SNATCHERS, ACCOMPLICE BUYER

The PPRO said following a detailed investigation of the case, detectives arrested FAVOUR SUNDAY, 25; IKOT MOSES, 28; DICKSON IGHOBUE HARRISON, 35; JOSHUA ADEDAMOLA, 27; and DANIEL JONATHAN, 26.

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