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SubscribeRivers ADC plays down the political influence of Wike’s ‘Rainbow Coalition’ movement
P/Harcourt Rpivers state chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has played down the overbearing influence of the ‘Rainbow Coalition’, a political movement associated with the minister of the federal capital territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike. The party said that democracy thrives only on competition, and every political party has the constitutional right to seek […]
NANS distances self from ‘Take It Back’ protests, alleges political agenda
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has reiterated its commitment to pursuing the interests of Nigerian students independently, stating that it will continue to engage on national issues through its established structures and mandate. In a statement issued in Abuja, NANS President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, responded to recent public […]
Guardiola quit ‘100 times’ before leaving, says Man City chairman
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola was on the verge of quitting “100 times” before finally leaving at the end of this season.
Ebola: Oyo govt assures residents of safety amid concerns
The Oyo State Government has assured residents of its readiness to prevent, detect, and respond effectively to any potential threat of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
Aso Villa tightens security over planned protest
Security was beefed up on Thursday at the entrance and exit gates of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as authorities moved to prevent any possible breach amid a planned protest over the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Oyo State.
Soldiers, DSS, Police, others, block protesters from approaching National Assembly
Heavy security presence on Thursday halted protesters from gaining access to the National Assembly Complex as military personnel, police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) barricaded all major access roads to the Three Arms Zone in Abuja.
Invite Igboho to name Oyo abductors, Atiku’s aide tells DSS
“Since Sunday Igboho claims to know those behind the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State, I think that the State Security Service (SSS) and other security agencies need to invite him to release those names to them,” Ibe wrote.
NERC approves compensation for Band A electricity customers over supply shortfall
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation scheme for eligible Band A electricity customers affected by grid generation constraints experienced between February and March 2026.
Alleged Fraud: Police secure ₦2bn asset forfeiture, court upholds investigative powers
The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has secured two separate Federal High Court judgments in Abuja in cases involving alleged fraud and money laundering.
HURIWA: Owo verdict warns terrorists
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has described the death sentence handed to four terrorists convicted over the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, as a strong warning to terrorists, kidnappers and violent criminals across the country.
Troops rescue abductees, arrest Boko Haram collaborators in Borno
The Headquarters, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under Operation DESERT SANITY V/SIEGE OPERATIONS, has rescued civilians abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during an attack on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Full list of 33 items banned from World Cup stadiums – one carries jail sentence
With the World Cup almost here, FIFA officials have warned fans about all the items banned from stadiums. All prohibited items will be confiscated, but some could lead to you getting detained if you try to bring them in.
Afenifere urges probe into Fayose kidnapping allegation
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into allegations made by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, concerning recent kidnapping incidents in Oyo State.
Police arrest three suspects, recover firearms, drugs in Enugu
By Chinedu Adonu The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping and drug trafficking, while also recovering firearms, ammunition and suspected illicit drugs. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement, noting that operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), acting on intelligence, arrested […]
Baptist leaders to Govt: Killings, displacement threatening Church growth in Plateau
The Nigerian Baptist Convention’s Conference Presidents and their wives have expressed concern over persistent attacks on churches and Christian communities in Plateau State and other parts of Northern Nigeria, warning that killings, displacement of worshippers and destruction of church infrastructure are threatening church growth and missionary activities in the region.
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