The African Democratic Congress on Friday described President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address as an admission that the All Progressives Congress has failed to deliver […]
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FIFA confirms Canada’s decision to block Partey from World Cup opener
FIFA clarified that the world football governing body had no role in the visa decision FIFA has confirmed that Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will be […]
Police arrest two wanted armed robbery suspects in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two wanted armed robbery suspects who have been on the command’s wanted list since last year. In a […]
Fire guts Kano market, destroys offices, shops
A fire outbreak on Thursday night destroyed several properties, including offices and shops, along Murtala Mohammed Way in the Fagge Local Government Area of Kano […]
Police recover hijacked tanker, begin manhunt for suspects in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has recovered a hijacked DAF tanker truck abandoned in the Ile-Igbon area of the state, following an intelligence-led operation targeting […]
Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, rescue victim in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued a four-year-old boy following a swift intelligence-led operation in Bauchi. The Command’s spokesperson, […]
Democracy Day: Police deploy personnel to ensure peaceful celebrations in Delta
Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has ordered massive deployment of personnel and operational assets across the state “as part of the Command’s […]
INEC says it is ready to proceed with Warri delineation
The electoral commission says it has completed its work and awaits a harmonised position from stakeholders following tensions in Warri Federal Constituency. The Independent National […]
EFCC arrests airport security officer, others over ₦4.4bn gold smuggling attempt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an Aviation Security officer, Inspector Ali Baffa, and two suspected accomplices at the Mallam Aminu Kano International […]
Fubara’s brother declares Rivers governorship ambition
Fubara’s brother declares Rivers governorship ambition ▼
12 June: Peter Obi urges Nigerians to recreate spirit of 1993 in 2027
Mr Obi said 12 June remains the emotional and structural foundation of Nigeria’s democratic identity, representing both the tragedy of the annulled 1993 presidential election […]
Delta Theft Video: Two Men Beaten by Mob in Asaba
Delta Theft Video: Two Men Beaten by Mob in Asaba ▼
South Africa to start charging Nigeria, others for deportation of their nationals
South Africa says it will begin billing foreign governments for the cost of deporting their citizens who violate immigration laws, as authorities intensify crackdowns on […]
12 June: Delta residents decry huge gap between rich, poor
“Things are very difficult, people are barely surviving. The economic situation is troubling.” Some Delta State residents on Friday decried the huge gap between the […]
Democracy Day: NHRC seeks accountability from INEC, politicians ahead of 2027 elections
The NHRC said it remains commitment to monitoring electoral processes and to working with the government “to make credible elections a lived reality for every […]
INEC restores Warri constituencies but stays silent on contested ward delineation
While INEC has restored suppressed constituencies ahead of the 2027 elections, stakeholders in Warri say the real dispute lies in electoral ward allocation, as the […]
Fire destroys shops, offices in Kano
A late-night fire on Thursday destroyed properties worth millions of Naira along Murtala Mohammed Way, near the FCMB Bank branch in the Fagge Local Government […]
Gunmen raid Kwara communities, abduct residents, kill one
Suspected armed bandits attacked communities in Isin and Ifelodun local government areas of Kwara State on Thursday night, abducting several residents and killing one person, […]
UK launches £15 million initiative to boost investment, deepen reforms in Nigeria
The programme, announced during Ms Chapman’s meeting with Taiwo Oyedele, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, will run for three years. […]
You appear insecure, and in competition with Peter Obi, Aisha Yesufu tells Dickson
Mr Dickson had, on Wednesday night, appeared in Arise TV’s programme in which he said he could have been NDC’s presidential candidate and suggested that […]