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Bayelsa deputy governor’s death sad, painful loss – Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde, Friday, described the death of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as a sad and painful loss to the

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Court fixes date for judgment in Abba Kyari’s asset declaration case

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The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, fixed Feb. 26, 2026, for judgment in a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency

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Supreme Court overrides FG’s pardon for Maryam Sanda, affirms death sentence

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The Supreme Court has overridden the pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu to an Abuja-based housewife, Maryam Sanda, who was in 2020 sentenced to death

Bayelsa declares 3-day mourning for deputy governor

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The death of the deputy governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, 60, on Thursday, has thrown the state into mourning, and triggered an outpouring

Nigeria’s security challenges driven by criminality, extremism, historical factors not religion – Tinubu

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…Says ‘we’re committed to strengthening security, dismantling criminal networks’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has firmly dismissed claims that Nigeria was experiencing any form of religious

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Why I advocate single tenure for governors – Bago

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Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has given reasons for advocating for single tenure for governors, elected and appointed officials, arguing that it would

NUPRC issues permits to 28 companies for flare gas utilisation

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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has granted permits to 28 companies to access flare gas, advancing the country’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions

Tia Billinger: British adult film star Bonnie Blue faces deportation

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Indonesian authorities have confirmed that British adult film actress Tia Billinger, popularly known as Bonnie Blue, will be deported for breaching the country’s immigration laws.

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Minister, popular cleric ‘at war’ over alleged extortion, blackmail

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Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Oyo State Police Command over alleged attempts by Primate

Landlord drags 2Baba, wife Natasha to court over alleged unpaid fees

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Nigerian music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and his wife, Natasha Idibia, have been dragged before a court by their Abuja landlord over alleged unpaid professional

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CAS visits Makurdi, reaffirms NAF’s commitment to air power readiness

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The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s renewed commitment to air power readiness, welfare-driven

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National emergency on security: Action demonstrates Tinubu’s political will to confront insecurity head-on – Experts

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently declared a national emergency to combat the growing insecurity across the country; a bold step that previous governments avoided. BENJAMIN SAMSON,

IPCR’s strategic framework for resolving conflicts in Nigeria

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It is absolute truism that conflicts, especially violent conflicts, disrupt economic activities, education, health services and even employment opportunities. The lingering communal conflicts in the

MV Skipper not a Nigerian vessel, owners not registered with us – NIMASA

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Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has said that the vessel intercepted by the United States Coast Guard is not a Nigerian-flagged vessel. The

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FG reaffirms commitment to sustainable disability inclusive family planning services

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The federal government has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening and providing sustainable inclusive family planning services, especially for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), to advance access to

EU invests additional €45m in Nigeria’s digital economy

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An investment deal worth €45 million of the EU Digital Economy Package for Nigeria was signed between Nigerian Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy,

Defection: PDP chieftain raises the alarm over threat to life, family safety

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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state, Mr. Pius Reuben, has raised the alarm over alleged repeated threats to his life

Niger budgets N1.3trn for 2026

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Niger state governor Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has presented 2026 appropriation bill of N1.3 trillion as to the State Assembly. The estimate, christened “Budget of

Bayelsa government declares 3-day mourning for late deputy governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo

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The Bayelsa State Government has declared a three-day mourning period in honour of its late Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who died on Thursday, December 11,

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The US visa ban on perpetrators of violence in Nigeria

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Last week’s announcement by the United States Department of State that it is outlining new measures, including visa ban, to address violence in Nigeria and other

Sokoto varsity protest: VC alleges political undertone, seeks government intervention

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The Vice Chancellor of the Sokoto state University, Professor Muhammad Bello Yarima, has alleged political undertone over the recent protest conducted by the university joint unions.

Lincoln University Gombe launches admission portal

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The first foreign university in Gombe state, Lincoln University Kumo has launched its online admission portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, marking academic activities in

Plateau Speaker Naanlong mourns UNIJOS students killed in road accident

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The Speaker Plateau State House of Assembly, Naanlong Daniel, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of several University of Jos students who lost

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Estate company partners with DEL Energy to provide uninterrupted power services

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A real estate firm in Lekki Phase 1 has entered a new era of uninterrupted luxury living following the inauguration of a cutting-edge power system

What is next after eight-day retreat in Niger state?

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After eight days of intense learning, reflection, and reorientation inside the Hauwa Isah Wali Hall, government house, Minna, one question now sits at the centre

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IGP Egbetokun reaffirms commitment to strengthening Police medical services

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening Police medical services. The Police boss made the commitment when he met with

Politics, poverty, ethnicity, others responsible for insecurity in Nigeria – Don

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Professor Segun Joshua of political science department, Federal University Lokoja (FUL), has identified politics, unemployment, poverty, ethnic and clan-based divisions, corruption among others as the

Supreme Court reaffirms death sentence of Maryam Sanda, faults presidential clemency

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The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday reaffirmed the death sentence handed to Maryam Sanda, daughter-in-law of a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic

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How Governor Aliyu is connecting Sokoto state by land, water

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Few issues shape daily life as directly as transportation. In Sokoto state, under Governor Ahmed Aliyu, the sector is undergoing a far-reaching transformation driven by

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Defence minister visits family of slain Brigadier-General Musa Uba

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The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), on Thursday visited the family of the late Brigadier-General Musa Uba in Abuja to condole with them