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Police comb forest after terrorists abduct NECO students in Borno

The Editor — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:27:06 +0000

The Borno State Police Command has deployed security operatives to Lassa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area following the abduction of an unspecified number of students writing the National Examinations Council examinations by suspected terrorists. The attackers stormed the school at about 9 a.m. on Monday, shooting sporadically before abducting students and women selling food […]

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Imo Police comb forests with drones, rescue kidnapped victim

The Editor — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:01:46 +0000

The Imo State Police Command, over the weekend, deployed surveillance drones, combed forests and rescued a kidnap victim in the state. Confirming this in a press statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Henry Okoye, said: “The Command has deployed a surveillance drone to strengthen intelligence gathering and support ongoing operations aimed at identifying […]

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NDLEA seizes N12.4bn cannabis at Lagos Port, busts drug syndicate targeting passengers

The Editor — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:57:57 +0000

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with 4,959 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, valued at N12.397 billion in street value at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The seizure followed more than four weeks of intelligence-led surveillance and was made on Wednesday, June […]

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FIFA confirms World Cup Round of 32 fixtures, dates, venues

The Editor — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:41:47 +0000

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered a decisive phase with the confirmation of the Round of 32 fixtures following the conclusion of an action-packed group stage. The expanded tournament, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches for the first time in the competition’s history, has already delivered memorable moments, surprise results and emerging contenders. Hosted […]

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My mother trained me selling akara, bananas – Tinubu’s aide backs First Lady’s remarks

The Editor — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:32:09 +0000

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has defended the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, following the widespread backlash that trailed her advice for Nigerians to venture into low-capital businesses like selling akara, roasting corn, and making ‘kuli-kuli’. Speaking in defence of the First Lady during an interview on […]

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Forces working against my presidential ambition will fail, says Peter Obi

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:39:51 +0000

Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has posited that there were efforts by the Federal Government to prevent him from participating in the 2027 presidential election, expressing confidence that such attempts would not succeed. Obi made the remarks while speaking at Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State. […]

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Obasanjo’s visit to Kwankwaso reinforces support for Obi ticket

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:23:55 +0000

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Thursday night’s visit to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice-Presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso at his Kano residence has added to speculations that the former president is supporting the presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi. Multiple sources believe Obasanjo’s visit to the former Kano State governor might not be […]

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World Cup: Cape Verde to face Argentina in knockouts after Saudi draw

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:14:07 +0000

World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey. The stalemate in Houston and Spain’s 1-0 win over Uruguay meant the team ranked 67 finished runners-up behind Spain in Group H. Having drawn all three group matches, […]

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NDC legal team studying court ruling voiding party registration — Peter Obi’s aide

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:10:16 +0000

The media aide to Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Idris Zekeri Jnr, on Friday said the party’s legal team was studying the Federal High Court ruling that set aside the judgment compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission to register the NDC as a political party. Zekeri, in a statement issued […]

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Nigeria takes $1.5bn UAE loan despite IMF concerns

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:03:04 +0000

The Federal Government has drawn down $1.5bn from a $5bn financing facility arranged with the United Arab Emirates’ largest lender, First Abu Dhabi Bank, despite growing concerns from global financial institutions over the increasing use of complex derivative financing by African sovereigns. Bloomberg reported on Friday that the latest drawdown represents the first tranche of […]

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Venezuela earthquakes leave 920 dead, 50,000 missing

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:40 +0000

At least 920 people have been killed and 3,360 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday night. According to Sky News, the latest casualty figures were confirmed on Friday by the head of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez. No fewer than 50,000 people have been reported missing following the 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes, […]

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Police, military, others lost 282 rifles to gunmen – Report

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:56:20 +0000

The Nigeria Police Force lost 201 rifles to terrorists and other armed groups between 2021 and mid-2026, a new report by SBM Intel Violence Tracker has revealed. The report, titled Nigeria’s Stolen Rifles: Who Loses, Who Takes, stated that 282 rifles were stolen from security agents in 94 separate incidents across the country. According to […]

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Ycee-Peller feud sparks fresh debate over Nigeria’s education crisis

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:46:23 +0000

A controversy erupted on social media following comments by rapper, Ycee, criticising what he described as a growing culture of celebrating ignorance over academic excellence in Nigeria; a trend he referred to as the “Peller culture” and the “Olodo uprising.” In a widely circulated clip from the Afropolitan Podcast, Ycee argued that Nigerian society is […]

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My son falsely accused of robbery at 17, still on death row at 45 — Widow

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:40:33 +0000

Mrs Celestina Amadi, a widow from Abazu Akabo in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, narrates to CHUKWUDI AKASIKE how her son, David, was allegedly falsely accused of robbery and sentenced to death 28 years ago, as well as the family’s unsuccessful efforts to secure his release Can you tell us about yourself and your […]

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Kogi court judgment on NDC registration illegal, won’t stand – Dickson

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:26:12 +0000

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has said it has assembled a team of lawyers to challenge a Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja, Kogi State, that set aside its registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission, expressing confidence that the decision would be overturned. National Leader of the party and former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator […]

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Remi Tinubu under fire over akara, roasted corn remarks

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:03:30 +0000

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has come under criticism on social media after encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli, saying they require little capital to start. Tinubu spoke while addressing State House Correspondents after the Renewed Hope Initiative’s second-quarter meeting with wives of state governors, held […]

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Gunmen kill Benue MACBAN chairman after peace meeting

The Editor — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:46:48 +0000

Tension gripped parts of Benue State on Friday after gunmen killed the state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Risku Muhammad, and his friend, Yakubu Isah, shortly after a peace meeting in Ohinmini Local Government Area of the state. The attack, which reportedly occurred at Okudu village in neighbouring […]

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Appeal Court adjourns ADC deregistration case to July 7

The Editor — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:24:30 +0000

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has adjourned until July 7 the hearing of an appeal challenging the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party (AP) and three other political parties. The appellate court adjoined the matter to June 25 to enable parties in the suit file and exchange their briefs of argument […]

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Court sets aside judgment recognising NDC as political party

The Editor — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:40:33 +0000

A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, effectively nullifying all actions taken pursuant to the ruling. ‎Justice Isah Dashen, who delivered the ruling on Friday, held that the court’s December 10, […]

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Nigeria is bleeding – Punch

The Editor — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:14:51 +0000

Nigeria is bleeding—literally and financially. According to media reports, at least 5,272 people were killed in violent circumstances within the first five months of this year. This grim statistic underscores a worsening security crisis that has left citizens fearful, communities devastated, and confidence in the state’s ability to protect lives increasingly eroded. The situation is […]

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