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Lagbaja was a courageous, loyal, dedicated officer, says CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, has expressed sorrow over the passing of the Chief of Army…
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Olukoyede urges students to use the internet responsibly and avoid cybercrime
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has warned students across the country…
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BREAKING: COAS Lagbaja dies at 56
The Presidency has announced the passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Bayo Onanuga, the Special…
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Nigeria’s national grid collapses again due to technical issues – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has explained that the latest collapse of the national grid, which occurred at 1:52…
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EFCC confirms arrest, detention of ex-Gov Okowa
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a former governor of Delta, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, over…
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Court dismisses case against protesters charged over protests, releases minors charged with treason
The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the charges against the #EndBadGovernance protesters. The trial judge Obiora Egwuatu…
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Four injured in Lagos-Badagry Expressway accident
On Sunday, November 3, four people were injured when a Mazda commercial bus collided with a Toyota car on the…
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NUJ says allegations against four journalists should allow for bail
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ogun State Council is asking the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, to grant…
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Nigeria ranks world’s 5th in daily social media usage
Nigerians rank among the world’s top social media users, with 2024 data placing the country fifth globally for average daily…
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Nigerians in Libya going about their activities without harassment —FG
The Federal Government has denied a threat to the security of Nigerians in Libya following a recent ruling by the…
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You’re called to rescue Nigeria, Tinubu tells newly-sworn in ministers
President Bola Tinubu has called on the newly-appointed ministers to see their work as a call for service. Tinubu said…
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330 Road, bridge repair projects have reached 95% completion, performance report to be published in 10 days – Dave Umahi
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said that 330 road palliatives and bridge repairs embarked on under his supervision…
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Most arraigned #EndBadGovernance protesters are adults,married — FG’s Lawyer
A Federal Government prosecutor Rimazonte Ezekiel has claimed most of those arraigned over the #EndBadGovernance protests are adults and married.…
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Majority of appointees heading security agencies are from the North – Presidency
The Presidency has denied the allegation that the current administration is favouring the South West at the expense of other…
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‘We can’t afford to allow insecurity to continue’, CDS charges military hierarchy
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, has charged top officers and commanders of the Armed Forces to…
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Nigerian govt to install security cameras on major roads, begins with Third Mainland Bridge
The Federal Government has established a state-of-the-art observation room to monitor the Third Mainland Bridge and its surrounding areas. The…
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Renewed Hope: Wike distributes 80 vehicles to FCT youths
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT), Nyesom Wike, has unveiled the FCT Renewed Hope Youth Empowerment Programme with…
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Court scenes of fainting youths spark outrage over detentions conditions in Nigeria
Videos of young Nigerians fainting in court during their trial for participating in anti-government #EndBadGovernance protests have ignited widespread condemnation…
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Bola Tinubu Yoruba but not our member – Afenifere clarifies
The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu although being a Yoruba man is not a member…
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Fuel Price: Head of service says no reduction in civil servants’ working days amid fuel price surge
The Head of Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, says civil servants in the country will not have working days…
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Court orders final forfeiture of $2.04m, properties linked to Emefiele
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of $2.045m, seven choice…
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Tax reform bills will not be withdrawn from national assembly, says Tinubu
Amid the controversy trailing the tax reform bills, President Bola Tinubu said the document would not be withdrawn from the…
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#EndBadGovernance Protest: Atiku, Obi condemn detention, prosecution of minors
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, have condemned the detention and prosecution of some…
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AGF directs Police to transfer #EndBadGovernance protesters case file to his office
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has taken over the case of the #EndBadGovernance…
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Oluyede starts his role as Acting Chief of Army Staff
On Friday, November 1, Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede officially became the Acting Chief of Army Staff, making history as the first…
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Kidnapped Kaduna medical doctor released after 10-Month captivity
Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a resident medical doctor at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna State, has been freed after spending…
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State Creation: Anioma people proudly Igbos, will be 6th South-East state – Ned Nwoko
The lawmaker representing Delta North in the Nigerian Senate, Ned Nwoko, has maintained that the people of Anioma in Delta…
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Assault: Court grants Reps member Ikwechegh ₦500,000 bail
A Kuje Magistrate Court has granted bail to a House of Representatives member for Aba North and South, Alex Ikwechegh,…
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Senate confirms seven ministerial nominees
The senate has confirmed the appointment of all seven ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu, submitted to the upper chamber…
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Gov Sanwo-Olu never sued EFCC, says Lagos govt
Lagos State Government on Wednesday said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu never sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an…
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No inch of the training area has been ceded to terrorists – Defence HQ
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed claims by the Niger State House of Assembly that the Nigerian Army training camp in…
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SEC to expand education curriculum with cybersecurity, AI , financial technology, others.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has said that plans are ongoing to expand the capital market education curriculum for Nigerian…
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Emefiele’s niece, wife received funds, listed as beneficiaries – Witness
A former Secretary to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr John Ogah, continued his testimony on Wednesday before a…
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Business owners and commuters suffer as Calabar-Itu Road stays closed
Residents and business owners along Calabar-Itu Road in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, are feeling the impact of the road being…
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Ministerial Screening Of Ojukwu, Oduwole, Others Postponed
The Presidency has postponed the screening of seven ministerial nominees “to allow all nominees to conclude all aspects of documentation…
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NPA suspends truck release from Lagos ports complex
The Nigerian Ports Authority has temporarily suspended truck releases from the Lagos Port Complex pre-gate area due to severe congestion…
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36 States, FCT’s IGR up by 26% to ₦2.43tn, says NBS
The 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recorded ₦2.43tn in internally generated revenue (IGR) in…
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VDM moves to appeal court’s ruling in Falana, Falz’s alleged defamation suit
A social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as Verydarkman has applied to the Lagos High Court for leave to…
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President Tinubu launches emblem appeal for 2025 Armed Forces
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched the 2025 Armed Forces of Nigeria Remembrance Day emblem and appeal fund. Launching the…
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Nigeria’s CNG initiative attracts over $175 million in private investment amid energy sector reforms
The federal government said the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGI) had already attracted over $175 million in private investments,…
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