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Reps, NiDCOM partner to strengthen diaspora governance, launch response app

Msugh Ityokura 28 October 2025 0

The House of Representatives and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on Monday pledged to deepen collaboration and improve diaspora governance through technology-driven engagement. At the maiden Nigerian Stakeholders Engagement on Diaspora Governance held in Abuja, House Committee on

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Kanu insists no case established against him, seeks dismissal of terrorism charges

Andrew Orolua 28 October 2025 0

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that no valid case had been made against him in the terrorism charges filed by the federal government. Kanu, who appeared in court without legal representation, said after reviewing the case files, he found […]

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Police arrest herbalist, stepbrother for killing client, hiding bodies in soakaway pit in Delta

Owen Akenzua 28 October 2025 0

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old herbalist, Amechi Okwuokenye, and his 26-year-old stepbrother, Smart Okwuokenye, for the gruesome murder of two victims, including one of the herbalist’s clients, in Owa-Alidima, Ika North East Local Government Area.  According to Police reports, 22-year-old Friday Liberty had visited the herbalist on September 30,

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Human trafficking reflects pains of vulnerable Nigerians who fall prey to traffickers – Yilwatda

Tom Okpe 28 October 2025 0

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof Netawe Goshwen Yilwatda has said human trafficking reflects pains of vulnerable Nigerians who fall prey to human trafficking, as the day go-bye. He therefore, called for community-driven and inclusive strategies to combat trafficking, stressing that the fight must go beyond Government agencies to include

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Culture ministry, police, team up to strengthen tourism security in Oyo

Adegboyega Stephen 28 October 2025 0

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Oyo State Police Command  have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration for improved security across the state, especially as the state anticipates a vibrant festive season and increased tourist activities. This renewed partnership follows a courtesy visit by the state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr.

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NOA faults DMO on Nigeria’s debt profile, says debt has declined under Tinubu

Tunde Opalana 28 October 2025 0

As concerns mount over Nigeria’s growing debt, two federal agencies — the Debt Management Office (DMO) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) — have presented conflicting accounts of the country’s current debt status. The DMO recently reported that Nigeria’s total public debt had risen to ₦152.40 trillion as of June 30, 2025, representing a ₦3.01 […]

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NRC Ready To Commence Warri-Itakpe Train Operations

Tom Okpe 27 October 2025 0

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced its readiness to officially commence operations on the Warri- Itakpe Train Service to ease transportation services in the country. The management of the NRC, made this known in a statement in Warri, Delta State on Sunday, and made available to journalists in Abuja, stating that the official resumption of […]

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Tinubu inaugurates new projects at UNILORIN’s 40th convocation

our reporters 27 October 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to advancing education and infrastructural development across Nigeria under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Prof. Adenike Oladiji, stated this on Sunday while inaugurating newly completed projects at the

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CDS Retirement: MBF salutes Tinubu, hails General Musa’s Service, congratulates new COAS

our reporters 27 October 2025 0

The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for allowing one of its sons, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), to serve as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), describing his tenure as exemplary and patriotic. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Luka Binniyat, on Sunday, the Forum said Musa’s exit marked the […]

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Restaurant to employ 10,000 workers in Abuja, CEO revealed 

Gabriel Idibia 27 October 2025 0

A US based- Nigerian entrepreneur and owner of “Your Timepiece International Company Limited”, Kerry Kenu has relocated to Abuja, Nigeria after 3 years operating in United States of America. His restaurant industry “Your Taste” is employing a total of 10,000 workers, the company’s CEO, Mr. Kerry Kenu has revealed. Mr. Kerry Kenu made the

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Nigeria to Host Maiden IPI Africa Meeting – Minister

Tom Okpe 27 October 2025 0

The Federal Government has accepted to host the maiden meeting of the African bloc of the National Committees, International Press Institute, IPI. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mallam Mohammed Idris, gave the indication during a meeting at the weekend in Vienna, Austria, with Chairman of the IPI Executive Board, Marton Gergely, the IPI […]

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Cameroon’s Paul Biya wins eighth term amid deadly protests

Promise Eze 27 October 2025 0

Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has declared President Paul Biya the winner of the country’s October 12 election, extending his decades-long rule in a vote marred by deadly violence. The 92-year-old incumbent, who has led the Central African nation since 1982, secured 53.66 percent of the vote, according to results announced on Monday. His main challenger, Issa […]

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Obi accuses sports federation of failing to deliver FIFA-funded stadium in Anambra

Promise Eze 27 October 2025 0

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate, has accused Nigeria’s sports authorities of failing to deliver a FIFA-funded stadium project that was promised to Anambra State during his tenure as governor. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Obi was reacting to recent allegations of fund mismanagement levelled against the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Recent […]

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Remi Tinubu donates 7 hybrid buses to CAN youth wing; group urges action on killings

Awwal Owolabi 27 October 2025 0

Remi Tinubu, first lady of Nigeria, has donated seven 18-seater hybrid compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN). The donation is intended to support the mobility and outreach of Christian youths across the country. Speaking at the YOWICAN national convention and bus presentation ceremony in Abuja […]

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“Peace will return’: Ned Nwoko links south-east stability to Nnamdi Kanu’s release, new state

Awwal Owolabi 27 October 2025 0

Ned Nwoko, the senator representing Delta north, says releasing Nnamdi Kanu and creating Anioma state would resolve the long-standing unrest in the south-east. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’, Nwoko said the crisis in the region stems from “perceived injustice by successive governments”. He said the creation of a new state for the

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NSITF to deepen stakeholders’ collaboration, inaugurates strategic coordination committee 

Ukpono Ukpong 27 October 2025 0

In a bid to harness the gains of its ongoing Stakeholders’ consultations and engagements to better reposition the Fund, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has set up a Strategic Inter-Agency Coordination Committee. Inaugurating the Committee, the Managing Director, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, said the “core mandate of the committee is to coordinate

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Police raid criminal hideout in Delta, arrest suspected arms dealer, accomplice

Tom Okpe 27 October 2025 0

The Delta State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a suspected arms dealer, his female accomplice, and recovered a large cache of ammunition in Warri. The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, disclosed this to journalists on Sunday, noting that the breakthrough followed credible intelligence from the Force Technical Intelligence Unit in Abuja. According to

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Ex-NBA President cautions lawyers against overreliance on AI

Tom Okpe 27 October 2025 0

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Joseph Daudu (SAN), has urged legal practitioners across the country to avoid overreliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and resist allowing societal stereotypes to shape their professional conduct. Daudu gave the advice during a send-forth ceremony for the 42nd set of externs from the Nigerian Law School […]

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Ekiti Gov lauds Tinubu for appointing Gen. Oluyede as CDS

Awwal Owolabi 26 October 2025 0

Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu on the appointment of Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff. Gen. Oluyede, who hails from Ikere-Ekiti, was until his new appointment the Chief of Army Staff. Oyebanji, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode, in Ado-Ekiti on […]

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Kanu sacks legal team, to open defence today as Police arrest Sowore 

Andrew Orolua 25 October 2025 0

Following his sudden sacking of his legal team on Thursday, the planned commencement of defence by detained self acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu could not go ahead as scheduled. Kanu was scheduled to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial on Thursday. When the case […]