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Passengers kill, overpower bandits in Zamfara
The family of a bride-to-be and a group of passengers thwarted a kidnapping attempt by killing a terrorist in…
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Sex scandal: UNN suspends lecturer in viral video
The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, has suspended Mr Mfonobong David Udoudom, a lecturer in the General…
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Emefiele printed N684.5m with N18.9bn, says EFCC in fresh charge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed a fresh charge at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory…
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EFCC freezes over 300 accounts over suspicious FX flows
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, on Tuesday, said the Commission has discovered another…
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Remi Tinubu’s visit: Controversy as Adeleke’s wives appear in separate fliers, Osun State clarifies First Lady’s identity
Ngozi and Titilola Adeleke, the wives of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, have sparked controversy with posters welcoming Nigeria’s First…
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Alleged ₦8.5bn Fraud: Court Frees Ex-NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has freed a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency…
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Drugs shortage hit Benue IDPs camps
Shortages of vital medication have struck the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Benue State, leaving those in the camps…
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Ebonyi governor cuts state university’s tuition fees, increases salaries
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has cut the tuition fees of the Ebonyi State University by 10%. He has also…
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General and Mrs. Gowon celebrate 55th wedding anniversary
Former Military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and his wife, Victoria, on Sunday, April 21, celebrated their 55th wedding…
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Appeal Court hears EFCC appeal against Yahaya Bello’s arrest today
The Court of Appeal in Abuja will today (Monday) hear the appeal lodged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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FG to launch 2,700 CNG buses, tricycles ahead of Tinubu’s one year
The Presidency has said it is set to launch about 2,700 Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses and tricycles before May 29…
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BREAKING: Plateau State University attacked again, shut down for 10 days
The Plateau State University, in Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, has been shut down.
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EFCC declares Binance executive Gambaryan flight risk, halts bail request
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly moved against the bail request of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, calling…
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Okuama Killings: Military Frees Traditional Ruler Of Ewu Kingdom
The traditional ruler of the Ewu kingdom, HRM Clement Oghenerukvwe, who surrendered himself in the course of investigations into the…
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Villagers welcome Nigerian soldiers back from successful operation
Troops returning from a military operation in Nigeria’s Northeast were met with cheers and celebrations from local residents recently. The…
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Tinubu’s administration yet to borrow from CBN ,- Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, said yesterday that the Federal Government would…
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ISWAP explosives claim over 10 lives in Borno bus accident
NNo fewer than 10 persons have been reported killed and 20 others injured when a commercial vehicle plying the Baga-Kukawa…
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Tinubu warns Yoruba nation agitators
President Bola Tinubu has warned ethnic agitators threatening the sovereignty and unity of Nigeria, saying they would be made to…
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EFCC declares Yahaya Bello wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted for offences…
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Wike fulfills bounty promise to FCT Police Command
CP Benneth Igweh, the Commissioner of FCT Police Command, has expressed heartfelt appreciation on behalf of the FCT Police Command…
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Chess Marathon: 16hours in, Onakoya remains unbeaten
Renowned Nigerian Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya, who commenced his mission to surpass the Guinness World Record for the longest chess…
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We will no longer tolerate obstruction of operations — EFCC warns
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has warned members of the public against obstructing the officers of the Commission from…
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Forgive me if you have videos of me spraying money – Portable to EFCC
In the wake of the investigations and clampdown on Nigerian celebrities who allegedly abuse the Naira, singer Portable has pleaded…
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NDLEA alerts the public on new hard drugs mixture ‘Combine’
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has alerted the public to an illicit mixture of hard drugs called ‘combine’…
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Naira abuse: EFCC detains Cubana Chief Priest ahead of arraignment today
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has detained businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, preparatory…
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Troops kill 12 terrorists after shootout in Zamfara
The Nigerian Army said, yesterday, that its troops deployed for Counter-terrorism Counter-insurgency operations in the North West on April 15,…
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NDLEA arrested 50,901 in 38 months – Marwa
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa on Monday said that 50,901 drug…
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Military denies claims of shooting civilian in Plateau
The Operation Safe Haven, a special military task force maintaining peace in Plateau State and its environs, has dismissed the…
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NIMC projects 200 million NIN enrolments by 2025
The National Identity Management Commission has announced that it is targeting the enrolment of 200 million Nigerians in the National…
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How my son was killed by vigilante group – Bauchi District head
The District Head of Miri in Bauchi State, Hussaini Ghani, is demanding justice following the death of his 25-year-old son,…
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Nigerian professors selected for 2023 British Academy award
Olutayo Adesina, professor of history at the University of Ibadan, and Abubakar Sani, former head of department at the archaeology…
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Chess master Tunde Onakoya targets 58-hour Guinness World Record
Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has set his sights on breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon.…
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New National ID card will be issued through banks – FG
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says the planned national ID card will be issued to applicants by their banks.
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Lagos police arrest 1,019 suspects in 6 days – PPRO
The lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed on a Sunday that a total of 1,019 suspected miscreants…
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Ondo monarch dies at 83
The Olojoda of Oda kingdom in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Julius Omomo, has died at the…
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Army neutralizes 188 terrorists, arrest 330
About 188 terrorists were eliminated and 330 arrested during operations conducted across the Northern parts of the country last week.…
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NIMC gives more details on new National ID card
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has recently offered additional details regarding the upcoming release of the new National Identification…
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‘I’m a man,’ Bobrisky admits in court
Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has admitted to being a male during his appearance at the Federal…
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NAF Air Strikes Eliminate Terrorists In Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force says that air strikes by the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji, on Wednesday, led to…
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Idumota Fire: All unapproved buildings’ll Be Demolished, Says Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, visited the scene of a fire incident at the popular Idumota market in the state.…
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