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Court orders EFCC to apologise to Dubai-based businessman

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Delivering judgment, Justice H. Buhari held that the EFCC acted outside its powers when it published Tijjani’s photograph and name on its website without securing a valid court order or following due process.

NCC confirms quality of service challenges in Abuja

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The Head of Public Affairs of the NCC, Nnenna Ukoha, made the confirmation on Friday in a statement she issued to newsmen.

Study links 290,000 deaths to sexual violence against children

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The study also linked Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) to 145,000 deaths, mostly from homicide, suicide, and HIV/AIDS in 2023.

Ikeja Electric engages FCCPC as regulator seals firm

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The Head of Corporate Communication of Ikeja Electric, Kingsley Okotie, revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Fawehinmi assumes duty as 8th UniAbuja substantive VC

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The Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Dr. Habib Yakoob, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

FIFA Rankings: Super Falcons remain top in Africa despite drop

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The Super Falcons, previously ranked 36th during the last exercise, dropped to 37th in the latest ranking released on Thursday.

49th Convocation: OAU graduates 6562, produces 218 first class

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The VC disclosed this at the 49th Convocation ceremony for 2023/2024 academic session on Thursday in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Police arrest self-kidnap suspect, two accomplices

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The Police Public Relations Officer said the suspects would be charged to court at the conclusion of the ongoing investigation.

All ministries will be entirely paperless from December 31 – HOCSF

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She said this in Abuja on Thursday during her keynote address at the “Second Edition of the Citizens and Stakeholders’ Engagement.”

Clerics commend President Tinubu on security

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The commendation came on the sidelines of the conference, which was held in Abuja with the theme: “Exceeding Great Joy.”

Yabatech Council Chair leads college to tourism glory

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It marked a double celebration for the institution and highlighted its growing influence in Nigeria’s tourism and creative sectors.

Why we were at Amnesty International’s office — ICPC

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The explanation was offered on Friday in a statement made available by the spokesperson of the ICPC, J. Okor Odey.

140m gallons per day Adiyan water projects ready next year — Sanwo-Olu

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He said the Adiyan Waterworks One and Two Projects will have a capacity for 70 million gallons each per day when completed.

2027: Minister, Primate Ayodele face-off over N150m ‘spiritual intercession’

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While Adelabu accused Ayodele of blackmailing him, the man of God said the minister was desperate to become governor

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Lagos diverts traffic for Ajegunle youth marathon

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Bolanle Ogunlola, the Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation, revealed this in a statement on Friday

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NIS announces maintenance on passport platform

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Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Akinsola Akinlabi, made this known on Friday in Abuja via a statement he issued

No Christian, Muslim genocide in Nigeria — Tinubu

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He spoke when he declared open the 8th Biennial Conference and Annual General Meeting of Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT)

Friday, Dec 12

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Nigeria speaks on vessel arrested in US for theft, other crimes

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Nigeria has reacted to the arrest of a vessel purportedly owned by a Nigerian company laden with stolen crude and for other crimes. The reaction to the issue came via a statement by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency …

Governor finally admits abduction of 315 from school

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It should be recalled the governor had said in different fora that there was no abduction and that the figures were exaggerated.

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Ewhrudjakpor: A death too painful, by Seriake Dickson

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I spoke with his aides and the doctors, then left abruptly and came home to monitor the situation until my worst fears were confirmed.

Impunity is Nigeria’s menace, not diversity — Atiku

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The Zege Mule U Tiv made the observation in a goodwill message to the Tiv Nation on the occasion of the Tiv Cultural Day 2025.

I’d rather visit Nigeria, eat jollof, goat meat, Julius Malema speaks on US entry ban + Video

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In a now trending video, Malema revealed that the United States is threatening to restrict his visa.

Governor pushes for single term, state police

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The governor made the call on Friday during the inauguration of newly nominated commissioners and elected chairmen and vice chairmen of local government areas.

Sanwo-Olu appoints new DG for Education Quality Assurance

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A statement posted on the state government’s official X handle on Friday confirmed that Ogunmuyiwa received his appointment letter on Thursday at the Office of the Head of Service, Alausa, Ikeja.

NDLEA: Court delivers judgment in Abba Kyari’s case

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NDLEA is prosecuting Kyari, the former head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), and his two younger brothers on allegations bordering on non-disclosure of assets.

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A painful, irreplaceable loss, Dickson mourns passing of Ewhrudjakpo

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In a statement on Friday, Dickson said Thursday, December 11 — the day Ewhrudjakpo died — would remain one of the saddest days of his life.

Lokpobiri mourns passing of Bayelsa deputy governor

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In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Nneamaka Okafor, Senator Lokpobiri described the news as a profound loss to Bayelsa State, the Niger Delta region, and the nation.

Ex-Deputy Governor of Lagos loses only son, APC mourns

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The deceased, Oluwafemi Olawale Adefulire, a medical doctor based in the United Kingdom, reportedly died early on Wednesday

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Bayelsa declares three days mourning for late deputy governor

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Announcing the decision in a press statement on Friday, the state Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiowou Koku-Obiyai, described his passing as painful.

Opposition failures, internal crisis drive defections – APC

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Speaking on Arise TV on Friday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, argued that the challenges facing parties like the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were self-inflicted.