POLICE ARREST KIDNAP KINGPIN, RECOVER FIREARMS IN OGUN STATE
The suspect arrived in Ibiade community on June 13, 2025, on a mission to abduct a prominent individual at Ago Village, Abigi.
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50,000 Police Constables Recruitment: Candidates to Face Written Examination April 28 - 30
PSC spokesman, TORTY NJOKU KALU, said only candidates who successfully passed the physical and credentials screening stages are eligible for the written examination.
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Security
OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND BOOST SECURITY FOR SALLAH CELEBRATION
The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, noted in a press statement that the initiatives by the Command aim to facilitate safe travel and celebration, and the public is further encouraged to support security efforts for better effectiveness.
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24th FIFA U20 World Cup Finals: Flying Eagles Travel to Chile for 12-Day Camping
The 24th FIFA U20 World Cup finals will be played across the cities of Santiago, Rancagua, Valparaiso and Talca. The competition, which started as the FIFA World Youth Tournament, was launched in 1977 and was first hosted by Tunisia.
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Breaking News
SOWORE Shuns Ibadan Opposition Summit in Favour of New Alternative
The AAC leader vowed to mobilize Nigerians to rally behind a credible vision that rejects the decadence and deception represented by both the @OfficialAPCNg and their opportunistic counterparts in ADC, PDP, Labour Party and elsewhere.
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Osun Guber: GEJ Frowns at Convergence of Political Functionaries for Off-Cycle Elections
GOODLUCK JONATHAN recalled that when similar situations were brought to his attention as President during off-circle elections in Anambra State in 2013, and Ekiti State in 2014, he ordered party leaders and senior government officials to leave the states immediately.
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Breaking News
Lagos Police Smashes Vicious Car Snatching, Robbery Gang
The suspects arrested are: Taiwo Alabi “m”, 42 years; Ogedengbe Lowis “m”, 46 years; Ighodalo Enato Francis “m”, 37 years; and Osaro Eghe Abiodun “m”, 34 years.
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US Congressman Questions Terrorism Conviction of Pro-Biafra Agitator, NNAMDI KANU
Congressman JOHN JAMES said NNAMDI KANU should either be released or made to face a retrial based on evidence, and in accordance with the Nigerian Constitution and other international conventions.
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Ibadan Declaration Is About Candidates Backed by Data to Win - INI EMEMOBONG
INI EMEMOBONG said after the Ibadan Summit, further discussions are ongoing to determine whether to take the opposition consensus understanding beyond the presidential ticket.
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Breaking News
PSC Approves Promotion for 93 Senior Police Officers
PSC spokesman, TORTY NJOKU KALU, said the police officers were promoted following their success in a recently concluded written and oral examination conducted at the Commission's Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.
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Foreign
5 South African Men Charged for Threatening Nigerian Lounge Owner
The South African Police Service said the men were arrested during a reactive tactical intelligence-driven operation conducted the early hours of Monday, 13 July 2026.
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Breaking News
POLICE CLEARS PASTOR ADEFARASIN OF WRONGDOING IN VIRAL STUN GUN VIDEO
This comes about three months after of the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, with headquarters in Lekki, turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, for interrogation over the incident in the Lekki axis of Lagos.
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Pitch Invasion: NPFL Sanctions Kano Pillars, Others
The NPFL fined Pillars N9.5m, including N2m compensation to players of Shooting Stars, and N1.5m as restitution for match officials.
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Breaking News
US Orders Employees to Leave Abuja Embassy in Upgraded Security Advisory
The upgraded Travel Advisory classified Plateau, Jigawa, Kwara, Niger, and Taraba states in its list of “Do Not Travel” areas, thereby increasing high-risk states in Nigeria where Americans are strongly discouraged from visiting to twenty-three.
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Featured
World Earth Day: MBPP Coalition Seeks Govts Protection for Africa’s Ecosystem, Indicts Shell, Others
Affirming the significance of soils in ensuring food security, carbon storage, and ecosystem stability, the MBPP Coalition warned that increasing pressures from industrial agriculture, reckless mining, and poorly regulated carbon offset projects ,threaten soil integrity.
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Democracy Day: TINUBU Pays Tributes to June 12 Heroes, Highlights Achievements
TINUBU/DEMOCRACY DAY
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Lagos Magistrate Jails 13 Environmental Offenders 3 Months
Recall that the Lagos State Government, through the Commissioner for Transport, OLUWASEUN OSIYEMI, had over the weekend inaugurated a Special Task Force to stop residents from dumping their waste on road medians and other unathorised locations.
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Nigeria's Health Challenges: SANWO-OLU Challenges Medical Experts on Practical, Evidence-Based Solutionsthcare
Addressing top leadership and fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Lagos State Governor said the theme of this inaugural colloquium, “Nigeria’s Health at the Crossroads: Confronting Workforce Shortages, Epidemic Risks, and Maternal Mortality,” is both timely and significant.
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ERNEST OMUSO-IBIMO SECURES N150 COURT JUDGMENT AGAINST SAIPAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN RIVERS STATE
ERNEST OMUSO-IBIMO dragged Saipan construction company and five other defendants before the court, challenging his detention and confinement within the company's premises.
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Breaking News
COURT ORDERS FORFEITURE OF TRUCK, CONSIGNMENT OF SOLID MINERALS
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, through its counsel, SESAN OLA, told the court that no one had come forward to take possession of both the vehicle and the consignment.
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Force Hqtrs Intervenes in Extrajudicial Killing by ASP NUHU, 4 Others
The Force PRO, ANTHONY PLACID, said the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force directed the immediate transfer of the officer and his team to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they would face the Force Disciplinary Committee for summary disciplinary measures and prosecution.
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Breaking News
NDC Fixes Presidential Primary for May 29, With Forms Pegged at N60m
NDC is offering 50% discount for female aspirants and 25% discount for persons with disability seeking to obtain the party’s nomination forms across all levels of the elections.
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Controversial
PETER OBI Faults SOLUDO's $123.7m Debt Claim in Anambra, Insist He Owed No Worker, Pensioner, Contractor
PETER OBI challenged the “Anambra State Government to clarify how a state whose recorded external debt was about US$30 million in March 2014 and US$45.15 million in December 2014 could supposedly have inherited US$123.77 million from Peter Obi, who left office in March of that same year.”
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8th African Nations Championship: Nigeria Targets Another Continental Title
Christened Pamoja 2024, this year’s African Nations Championship promises a lot of thrills and excitement across five venues in three host nations – a novel arrangement in hosting of sports events on the African continent.
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Foreign
Tanzania's President Loses Husband to Heart Condition
Until his death, the President’s husband was an agricultural academic who largely kept a low public profile, even after President SAMIA took office in 2021.
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WE'LL CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT - NFF PRESIDENT
"One of my NFF’s key commitments is to invigorate grassroots football and the associated leagues, recognizing them as the foundation for the future of the sport in Nigeria."
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Mission X: Gusau Hails Falcons’ Triumph, Says It'll Inspire Eagles in World Cup Race
Gusau commended the awesome fighting spirit of the Falcons, applauding them for their impressive tally of 14 goals for and only three against, and virtuoso performances that earned a clutch of individual awards.
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Corruption
EFCC RESUMES TRIAL OF FORMER NSA, SAMBO DASUKI, OVER N33.2B ARMS PROCUREMENT FRAUD
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), re-arraigned Dasuki and three others before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, over alleged 32-counts of dishonesty and breach of trust.
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Controversial
ADC Dispute Moves to Supreme Court, As DAVID MARK-Led Exco Faults Appeal Court Judgement
According to the lead judgment delivered by Justice OKON ABANG, the appellate court agreed with Justice JOYCE ABDULMALIK that the responsibility for conducting state congresses of political parties rests with elected state executive committees.
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WAFU B U20 BOYS TOURNEY: FLYING EAGLES SPANK JUNIOR CHEETAHS 4-1 TO REACH SEMI-FINALS
The game concluded with a score of 4-1 in favour of the Flying Eagles, and defender Odinaka Okoro was selected as the Man of the Match.
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