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Husband stabs Bishop to death over suspicion of sleeping with estranged wife

The Presiding Bishop of Rapture Empowerment International, Dr Sina Olaribigbe, has been stabbed to death over suspicion of sleeping with a married woman. The Nation gathered the incident occurred on

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Court dismisses suit seeking to compel Fubara to re-present 2024 Budget

The Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has dismissed a suit seeking to compel Governor Siminialayi Fubara to re-present the 2024 Budget to the 26 lawmakers led by

Rep member empowers constituents With 15 tons tipper

Member representing Abak/Etim-Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency in Akwa Ibom State Clement Jimbo aka ‘Youth slot’ has empowered constituents with 15 tons tipper automobiles. The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on National Planning

First batch of Christian pilgrims arrives Lagos from Isreal, Jordan

The first batch of Lagos State Christian pilgrims returned safely to Lagos on January 1, 2025, around 10:00pm following a successful pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan. At the welcome

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2026: Oyinlola endorses Adeleke for second term

…Ooni lauds Adeleke for prioritising workers’ welfare The former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second term bid in office. The endorsement of the ex-governor

Ubi Franklin hails Tinubu’s New Year speech

Music executive and entrepreneur, Ubi Franklin has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s New Year speech, describing it as the most reassuring address by a Nigerian leader in his lifetime. Franklin,

2027: Kano votes belong to APC, Tinubu, says HJRBDA boss

The newly appointed Managing Director of Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, has expressed confidence that Kano State will overwhelmingly vote for President Bola Tinubu and

FG approves additional five months bailout funds for CRFFN salary arrears

The federal government has approved a five-month salary arrears bailout fund for the staff of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), covering the period from

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Man arrested for allegedly ‘killing’ daughter’s boyfriend

A man identified as Mr. Okandeji has been arrested for allegedly hiring thugs to assault his daughter’s boyfriend, 35-year-old Ochuko Ikolo, resulting in the latter’s death. According to rights activist

NCAA boss vows to protect rights of passengers, airlines

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has pledged to continue to protect the rights of passengers and airline operators. The Acting Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo also said actions

Police deny knowledge of alleged assassination attempt on Kaduna senator

The Kaduna State Police Command has denied any awareness of an alleged assassination attempt on Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, as claimed in a Facebook post

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Tension in Abia community as medical doctor dies after consuming local gin

Palpable tension has gripped the Nenu community in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State following the sudden death of a medical doctor, identified simply as Tony, who reportedly died

Embrace agriculture in 2025 — Anglican Bishop urges Nigerians

The Bishop of Ijesa North Anglican Diocese, Ijebu Jesa, Rt. Rev’d Isaac Oluyamo, has urged Nigerians to embrace agricultural practices due to their economic potential in 2025. The clergyman urged

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JUST IN: Wife kills husband with pestle in Niger

A 27-year-old woman identified as Fatima Dzuma has been apprehended for killing her 25-year-old husband, Baba Aliyu, in Lafiyagi Dzwafu village in the Katcha local government area of Niger State.

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133 Nigerian women, girls killed in 2024 due to Gender-Based Violence – Report

A new report by the DOHS Cares Foundation has revealed that over 133 Nigerian women and girls, including teenagers, were killed in incidents of gender-based violence (GBV) between 1 January

Oba in Diaspora appeals to Soludo to recognise Emelobe as new Igwe

Indigenes of the Oba community of Anambra State in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean have appealed to the State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, to recognise the new traditional

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Terrorism allegation: Northern elders, youth group demand apology from Niger’s president

Elders and youths from Northern Nigeria, under the banners of the Northern Elders Progressive Group and the Arewa Youths Coalition for Peace and Political Development, have dismissed recent allegations by

Army charges troops to remain focused, disciplined

Brig.-Gen. Taiye Ahmed, Commander 18 Brigade, on Friday charged troops to remain focused, disciplined, and loyal to constituted authority. He gave the charge when he hosted frontline troops of his

UPDATED: Oko-Jumbo leads authentic House of Assembly in Rivers, says Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has signed the 2025 N1.1trn Appropriation Bill into law, declaring that the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led House of Assembly remains the authentic one in the state. The

Kano: NDLEA arrest 1,345 suspects in 2024

The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it arrested 1,345 suspects and seized 8.430.239 kg of illicit substances in 2024. The state Commander, Mr

Lawan commissions Radio station in Yobe North

Former Senate president, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has commissioned the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Wetland FM in Gashua, Yobe State. The new radio station which was facilitated and

Southeast roads receiving attention under Tinubu govt, says Ugbala

The board member representing South East zone in the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Kenneth Ugbala has said that roads in the region have been receiving good attention under President

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Why I cancelled shows to attend 2025 crossover church service, by Ruger

Singer Ruger, whose real name is Michael Adebayo, attended the crossover service at his childhood church, the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Lagos, on Tuesday, December 31. The ‘Asiwaju’

JUST IN: Oko-Jumbo leads authentic House of Assembly in Rivers, says Fubara

…signs N1.1trn 2025 Appropriation Bill Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has signed the 2025 N1.1trn Appropriation Bill into law, declaring that the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led House of Assembly remains the authentic

We’ll run an all-inclusive, accountable administration – Aiyedatiwa

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Thursday, said his administration would run an all-inclusive, open and accountable government in order for the state to progress. The governor stated this

Insecurity: We are ready to rescue Anambra from unknown gunmen – NFSS

The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Anambra Government to rescue its forests from unknown gunmen and other criminal elements. The service vowed

Nothing ‘ll stop my government, says Fubara

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has boasted that nobody or group of persons will stop his government in the State. The Governor assured that with the strong support of the pillars

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Lagos New Year babies receive gifts

A Lagos-based organisation, GVS Cosmetics, on Wednesday gifted materials to some babies born as the world celebrated New Year. The company said its action was part of its corporate social

Catholic Priest arrested for shooting dead teenager in church

A Catholic priest, Rev. Father Joseph Enyinaya, has been arrested for allegedly shooting a young boy who threw a banger in St. Columbus Catholic Church, Amaimo Ikeduru Local Government Area

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Tinubu’s unavoidable reforms will pay-off, says Orji Kalu

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has assured the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are necessary and would yield positive results. The Abia-North Senator explained that the revamping of the