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SubscribePolice arrest three over vandalism of luxury vehicles in Lagos estates
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this during a press briefing on Wednesday at the state Police Command.
APC Plateau members endorse Tinubu ahead of 2027 elections
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Plateau State, under the aegis of the APC Plateau State Forum, Abuja (APSFA), have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office.
INEC opens mega voter registration centre in Plateau to ease PVC access
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened a mega Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) centre in Jos, the Plateau State capital, to address challenges such as distance, overcrowding, insecurity, and difficult terrain experienced during the first phase of the exercise.
Nigeria must protect vulnerable children, says Obi
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has condemned reports of abuse involving street children in Cross River State, describing the situation as a reflection of broader social challenges requiring urgent attention.
Super Eagles lose Calvin Bassey to back injury ahead of friendlies
The Super Eagles defender sustained the injury during Fulham FC’s 3-1 victory over Burnley last weekend, forcing his withdrawal from the squad just two days before the team’s clash against Iran.
2027: Akume, N’Central govs adopt Tinubu as sole candidate
Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, on Wednesday led a high-powered delegation of North Central All Progressives Congress APC stakeholders to formally endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term.
CAS confirms Senegal appeal against CAF decision
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed receipt of an appeal by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) challenging the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Morocco.
Ex-midwife enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
Mullally, who is married with two children, becomes the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the first having been appointed in the late sixth century
Kidnappers demand N1bn ransom for abducted Kwara worshippers
Gunmen who abducted eight worshippers from the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Omugo, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, have demanded a ransom of N1 billion for their release.
Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin made new BBC director-general
The BBC named a former Google executive with no television or journalism experience as its next director-general Wednesday.
2027: Unseating Tinubu not a child’s play, Momodu cautions ADC
Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has cautioned the party against underestimating the challenge of unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
NUPRC vows to uphold strict standards in oil asset divestment approvals
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reiterated that it will not approve any oil asset divestment that fails to meet its established regulatory requirements. The position was restated at a community town hall meeting on oil divestment and transition accountability in the Niger Delta, held in Port […]
Consumer products must be labelled in English — FCCPC warns manufacturers, others
”Every consumer product in Nigeria should be labelled in the English language; that is the official language in Nigeria.
DSS rescues Kano LGA Secretary from kidnappers
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have rescued the Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area, Hamza Musa, from captivity.
France jails ex-policeman for raping domestic abuse victim
A French court on Wednesday jailed a former police officer for 12 years for raping a woman who came to report domestic abuse.
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