EFCC ARRAIGNS MAN FOR $500,000 FRAUD
Justice OKPE adjourned the matter till September 25, 2025, for the hearing of the bail application and ordered that the defendant be remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre.
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Breaking News
Imoke, Ahmed Chair ADC Presidential Primary C'tees
LIYEL IMOKE is the Chairman of the ADC’s Presidential Screening Committee, while ABDULFATAH AHMED is the Chairman of the Presidential Election Committee.
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Breaking News
COURT FREEZES BANK ACCOUNTS OF FORMER NNPLC GMD, MELE KYARI
Part of the revelations in the affidavit indicate that the sum of over Six Hundred and Sixty-Six Million Naira found in the bank accounts are suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.
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Controversial
SEXUAL HARASSMENT SCANDAL: SENATE REFUTES CLAIM OF ALLEGED PLOT TO ARREST SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN
The embattled Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had used the global platform to draw attention to her plight, following her suspension from the Senate for six months, which she alleged was a ploy to cover up her sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
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Breaking News
Lagos Removes Punitive Measures in Enforcement of Monthly Sanitation
Speaking in an interview on the television platform, TOKUNBO WAHAB said the reintroduction of the cleanup exercise is leaning on the successful implementation of the ban of the sale and use of Styrofoam and single-use plastic products in Lagos State.
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Breaking News
HOUSE ON THE ROCK PASTOR REPORTS TO POLICE OVER ALLEGED WIELDING OF SUSPECTED FIREARM IN TRAFFIC
Pastor Paul Adefarasin is being investigated in connection with an online video in which he was seen holding a gun-like object against another road user, while driving in an unregistered vehicle.
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Foreign
7 AFRICAN COUNTRIES FACE VISA RESTRICTION, AS U.S. TRAVEL BAN BEGINS
The travel restriction affects Chad, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Congo-Brazzaville and Equatorial Guinea.
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Politics
GOVERNOR FUBARA ACCUSES MARTIN AMAEWHULE-LED HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY OF IMPEDING ENFORCEMENT OF SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT
The State Government warned of a gloomy future in the state due to failure by the House of Assembly under the leadership of Martin Amaewhule to cooperate on the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment on the political crisis in the state.
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KIDNAPPERS SUCCUM TO INJURIES, AS POLICE DISMANTLE HIDEOUT, RECOVER WEAPON, CASH
The PPRO said the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo Ph.D commended the swift and tactical response of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and assured that operatives are on the trail of the remaining suspects.
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Breaking News
Police Nab 4 Suspected "Cultists/Hitmen" in Ajangbadi, Lagos
The Lagos PPRO said a video recovered from one of the suspects’ mobile phones during investigations contains recording of the killing of unidentified persons within Ajangbadi and surrounding communities.
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Politics
RIVERS LAWMAKERS SPOIL FOR SHOWDOWN, SERVE GOV FUBARA 'NOTICE OF GROSS MISCONDUCT', AS 2025 BUDGET PRESENTATION HITS BRICKWALL
The latest development comes days after the House of Assembly accused Governor Fubara of frustrating the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment in favour of the group of twenty-five lawmakers led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule.
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Breaking News
LAGOS CP UPBEAT ABOUT PROSECUTION OF SUSPECTED MUSHIN HIRED KILLER, LG ELECTION SECURITY
CP OLOHUNDARE JIMOH said that about ten families have indicated their willingness to testify in the trial of AKINWANDE over the murder of their family members.
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Breaking News
COURT JAILS INDIAN WOMAN FOR SMUGGLING COCAINE THROUGH KANO, PLUS OTHERS
NEETU was arrested at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano in connection with seventy-two parcels of heroin, factory-sealed in wafer wraps and packaged as chocolates.
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FIFA U17 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP DRAW HOLDS IN RABAT, MOROCCO
24 countries, including Nigeria, will take part in the ninth edition of the tournament.
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Breaking News
IGP BOWS TO PRESSURE TO ALLOW PRO-POLICE WELFARE NATIONWIDE PROTESTS
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, said IGP EGBETOKUN charged the State Commissioners of Police to ensure that the protests are not highjacked by miscreants, political actors, or those he described as non-retired agitators.
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Politics
SENATE SEXUAL HARASSMENT SCANDAL: IRETI KINGIBE DECLARES “UNWAVERING STANCE FOR JUSTICE, AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS”
Senator Kingibe, who is the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, said she was aware of the dismay Nigerians expressed towards her over her initial takes on the sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
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Politics
US EXPELS SOUTH AFRICA'S AMBASSADOR FOR 'RACE-BAITING' TRUMP HATER
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the South African envoy is a "race-baiting politician" who hates President Trump. He has been ordered to depart the US by Friday, March 21.
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Breaking News
PSC APPROVES PROMOTION OF 12 CPs, 16 DCPs, 27 ACPs, OTHERS
At the end of the exercise, the Chairman of the PSC, DIG Argungu said the promotion examination and interview have come to stay in line with global best practices and advised the Officers to sit up or be showed the way out.
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Politics
FMR KADUNA STATE GOVERNOR, NASIR EL-RUFAI, DUMPS APC FOR SDP
“At this point in my political journey, I have come to the conclusion that I must seek another political platform for the pursuit of the progressive values I cherish. I have now decided to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP)” El-Rufai stated."
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Politics
SEXUAL HARASSMENT SAGA: PRO-AKPABIO SUPPORTERS AGAIN STORM NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
The demonstrators who were seen outside the entrance of the National Assembly complex, also backed the six-month suspension slammed on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
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MISSING TEENAGER FOUND DEAD WITH VITAL ORGANS MUTILATED – SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY
The suspects, identified as Salawu Omikansola and Serefusi Agemo, both male, are alleged to have conspired with others at large to murder the victim.
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Politics
LAGOS PDP 2023 GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE, JANDOR, DEFECTS TO APC
“Before you are quick to remind me of the reasons why I dumped APC, I want to say that there is a Yoruba adage that says, if a woman has not tried two husbands, she would not know which one is better”, Jandor stated.
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Politics
POINTS RAISED IN ‘GROSS MISCONDUCT’ ALLEGATIONS AGAINST RIVERS STATE GOVERNOR, SIMINALAYI FUBARA
The house of Assembly members alleged that Governor Fubara had shown that he was not prepared to government Rivers State in line with provisions of the 1999 Constitution
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Politics
PETER OBI'S VISIT TO BAUCHI STATE GOVERNOR SETS TONGUES WAGGING
Governor Mohamed said during the discussions, he reiterated his unwavering commitment to fostering unity and combating division, emphasizing that patriotism remained the foundation of a brighter future for the nation Nigeria.
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Breaking News
POLICE ARREST MURDER SUSPECT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SELL VICTIM'S CAR
The Police spokeswoman said preliminary investigation indicates that Ayomide Oluwadamilare unlawfully entered the residence of his former boss on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with the intent to rob him. He ended up stabbing the victim to death and fled with the deceased’s vehicle.
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Breaking News
OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND ISSUES CEASE AND DISIST WARNING TO UNAUTHORISED GROUPS OPERATING WITHIN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Any union, group, organization, or individual operating outside of the shortlisted and authorized bodies is considered illegal and will be treated as engaging in unlawful activity and posing a threat to public safety.
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Breaking News
EFCC ARREST 3 SUSPECTS BEHIND FAKE Q-NET PLATFORM, ONLINE UNIVERSITY
The suspects are Olaniyan Joshua, Oyetunde Julius Akano, and Victor Oluwale. They were arrested on Wednesday, May 1, 2025, in Abuja, and are currently undergoing interrogation in the Commission.
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Breaking News
Commission Chairman Forced to Resign Over Employment Racketeering in Cross River State
Governor BASSEY EDET OTU says he has ordered the immediate suspension of the compromised recruitment process, pending a transparent and merit-driven review.
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Breaking News
Call for Nominations Opens for BudgIT “Active Citizens Awards 2026”
Nominations are open to activists, civic leaders, community organizers, social entrepreneurs, artists, media practitioners, youth-led initiatives, nonprofit organizations, and innovators making measurable contributions within their communities and sectors.
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Community
SIX PEOPLE KILLED, 18 VEHICLES DESTROYED IN ROAD CRASHES, GAS TANKER EXPLOSION AT KARU, NEAR ABUJA
NEMA says it could not determine the number of people who were injured in the incident and evacuated to the National Hospital, State House Clinic, Karu General Hospital, and Customs Clinic Karu for medical attention.
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