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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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NDLEA SMASHES DRUG RING OPERATING AS DISPATCH RIDERS IN ABUJA
NDLEA spokesman, FEMI BABAFEMI, said operatives involved in stop-and-search operations in Gwarimpa, Jahi, and Galadimawa areas of the FCT recorded the breakthrough on Wednesday July 30, 2025.
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Public Holiday in Bauchi; Half-Day Work in Oyo, as 7 States Celebrate Golden Jubilee
These are Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Imo, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, and Oyo states, which were created in June 1976, by former Military Head of State, General YAKUBU GOWON.
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AFCON Final Brawl: CAF Slams Severe Sanctions Against Senegal and Morocco
CAF Disciplinary Board approved wide-ranging sanctions against the Senegalese football federation and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, as well as several players and officials for breaches of the principles of fair play, loyalty and integrity, during and after the final match.
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IRAN-BOUND WOMAN FOUND WITH COCAINE AT PORT HARCOURT AIRPORT, AS NDLEA REPORTS MULTIPLE ARRESTS, SEIZURES
* Iran-bound woman found with cocaine in private part, stomach, bag at PH airport * Nabs 22-year-old British ex-convict with large drug shipment at MMIA * Intercepts fuel tanker, 3 vehicles with 3, 047kg skunk in Niger, 775 litres of codeine in Kano
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MISSION X: NIGERIA BEAT SOUTH AFRICA TO REACH WAFCON FINAL FOR 10TH TIME
Nigeria’S MICHELLE ALOZIE scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to seal a two-one defeat of the South Africans, who are the defending champions.
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NDLEA RECOVER COCAIN, HEROIN, METH FOR SMUGGLING, ARREST SEVERAL SUSPECTS IN NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS
The suspects include VICTOR NWOSA and FELIX CHIKA OBIEGBU, who were arrested after operatives of the NDLEA’s Special Operations Unit raided their homes and recovered consignments of hard drugs that were being prepared for export to Europe and other parts of the world.
Read More →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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Unhealthy Food Hijack of Festive Periods: CAPPA Advocates Tightening of Regulations on Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship
CAPPA’s position is based on the outcome of a survey conducted during the recent end-of-year festive season, which shows how food and beverage companies hijacked the season to promote unhealthy sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods, through undue exploitation of the hi-impact marketing window.
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NBA Eti-Osa Branch Marks 2025 Year-End with Special Dinner Tagged: Night of Elegance, Networking and Entertainment
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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CBN Revises Cash Policy; Sets 3%, 5% Fees For Exceeding Weekly Withdrawal Limits for Individuals, Corporates
Withdrawals above these limits will attract excess withdrawal fees of three percent for individuals and five percent for corporates, which is shared in the ratio of forty percent for the CBN and sixty percent for the financial institution.
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LEKKI ‘SHIT WATER’ BOREHOLES: EVIDENCE OF GOVERNMENT FAILURE, SAYS CAPPA
CAPPA argued that rather than mock residents for drilling boreholes, the government must first confront the root cause, which is the chronic neglect of the Lagos State’s public water infrastructure.
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POLICE ARREST INEC OFFICIALS WITH N2.5M DURING BYE-ELECTION IN OGUN STATE
The PPRO said during interrogation, one of the suspects confessed that the money was collected at Kehoy Hotel, Iperu, Ogun State, from a man described as “Political Solution”, acting on the directive of his supervisor.
Read More →2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Finals: Flamingos Set to Depart for Morocco
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere’s side go into the tournament full of confidence, having played 10 tune-up matches, scoring an impressive 44 goals without conceding any.
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PLATEAU KILLINGS: IGP ORDERS IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT OF ASSETS, TACTICAL SQUADS
The operations involves significant reinforcements, including additional units of tactical personnel, state-of-the-art drones for enhanced surveillance, Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), units of Police Mobile Force, helicopters, and specialized platoons from the Special Intervention Squad (SIS).
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LAGOS CP SECURES CONSENT OF DEMOCRACY DAY PROTESTERS TO CONFINE DEMONSTRATION
CP JIMOH invited the various groups to the meeting after the Take-It-Back-Movement revealed that it had sent a letter to the Lagos State Police Command to request protection for the June 12 protesters.
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BUDGIT DIRECTOR SAYS FAILED DEMOCRACIES CAUSE OF MILITARY COUPS IN WEST AFRICA, AS CIVICTECH CONFERENCE HOLDS IN LAGOS
With participants, mainly young people drawn across Ghana, Cape Verde, Togo, Senegal, among others, the conference explored topics such as Strengthening Democracy in West Africa Through Technology and Democracy in Digital Age.
Read More →MAMA BOKO HARAM, 2 OTHERS JAILED 14 YEARS FOR N11M CONTRACT FRAUD IN MAIDUGURI
The convicts’ journey to the Correctional facility started as a result of their dubious act of awarding purported contracts for the supply, installation and services of two units of X- Ray Machine Model 1800 to the petitioner and his company.
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Onitsha Main Market Closure: Anambra State Governor Attracts Praise and Criticism
The Monday sit-at-home was imposed by the Indigenous People of Biafra, and the violent enforcement by armed wing of the group has disrupted economic and social activities in the South-East.
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MARWA PUSHES FOR NDLEA DRUG TEST FOR NYSC, OTHERS
Marwa said the push for drug integrity test for youth corps members, prospective couples and others is not punitive but to discourage substance abuse and provide early treatment for those who test positive.
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16 Detained Military Officers: Investigation Confirms Coup Plot; Officers to Face Court-Marshal
Accordingly, those with cases to answer will be formally arraigned before appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. This ensures accountability while upholding the principles of fairness and due process.
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SPORTS: PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES REMO STARS ON HISTORIC FOOTBALL LEAGUE VICTORY
President Tinubu expressed the hope that their example will inspire other Nigerian clubs to pursue their dreams continuously with tenacity and optimism.
Read More →8TH AFRICAN NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP: CHELLE PICKS NDUKA, ÒBAJE, ALIMI, 20 OTHERS ... Team flies to Zanzibar Thursday night
Already, the Nigeria Football Federation has arranged a second-phase training camp for the team in Zanzibar, from 25th – 31st July, before the 2018 silver medallists will move into official accommodation on the island.
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Court Jails Two Chinese 46 Years Each for N3.4bn, $2.5m Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud
The two convicts are among seven hundred and ninety-two suspected Internet and cryptocurrency fraud suspects who were arrested during a raid in Lagos in December 2024 by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS NIGERIAN FOOTBALL LEGEND, CHRISTIAN CHUKWU
President Tinubu prays for the repose of the departed sportsman and comfort for his family, hoping they find solace in his enduring legacy.
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CONFLICT OF ROLES WEAKENS DUE PROCESS IN ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN NIGERIA -PSC CHAIRMAN
The PSC Chairman was speaking in Abuja, Thursday, May 15th 2025 at a one day Programne for Security Agencies, Criminal Justice Organisations and other Related bodies.
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NDLEA Detains Ship, 20 Filipino Crew Over Cocaine Shipment from Brazil
NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, FEMI BABAFEMI, said the illicit drug consignment was discovered on board the vessel on Sunday, November 16, following which the Ship Master, Captain QUINO EUGENE CORPUS and nineteen other crew members were taken into custody for investigation.
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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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CHESS JUNIORS SHINE AT MAIDEN ROYAL REX CHESS EVENT IN LAGOS
The event, which held on March 22, 2025, was organised by veteran Chess player, Mr. Olurotimi Dasaolu, and sponsored by the management of Royal Rex Hotel.
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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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