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FCT Election: INEC Misses 8:30am Start as Materials Remain at RAC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to commence voting at the scheduled 8:30 a.m. start time for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections on Saturday, as sensitive…
Customs hands 159,000 litres of seized petrol to NMDPRA.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over three fuel tankers containing more than 159,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to the Nigerian Midstream and…
Trump warns Iran of possible US strikes if no nuclear deal is reached within 10 days.
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh 10-day ultimatum to Iran, warning that the United States could launch military strikes if a new nuclear agreement is not reached within…
Court sentences Living Faith pastor to death for landlord’s murder in Uyo.
An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a 29-year-old resident pastor of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, Prince Emmanuel Umoh, to death by…
FCT holiday delays Malami, son’s re-arraignment on terrorism and firearms charges.
The re-arraignment of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, was on Friday stalled following the public holiday declared in the Federal Capital Territory…
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FCT Election: INEC Misses 8:30am Start as Materials Remain at RAC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to commence voting at the scheduled 8:30 a.m. start time for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections on Saturday, as sensitive…
2027: Ex-CBN Deputy Governor Tunde Lemo Declares Interest in Ogun Governorship
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Tunde Lemo, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State. Lemo made his ambition known…
PDP Reduced to Two Members in Abia Assembly as Erondu Jr. Defects to APC
The lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jr., has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress…
Atiku Urges INEC to Review 2027 Election Dates Over Clash with Ramadan
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider the scheduled dates for the 2027 general elections, citing a potential clash with the Islamic…
2027: Peter Obi Can’t Win Presidency With Sympathy Votes – Comedian DeeOne
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and comedian, DeeOne, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying he cannot secure victory in the 2027 presidential election through “sympathy votes.”…
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Panic as Fire Guts Generator at Peller’s New Home
There was panic in the early hours of Saturday after a generator caught fire at the new residence of popular TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller. The…
Police Arrest Actor Stanley Ontop Over Frederick Leonard Alleged Defamation Petition
Nollywood actor and social media personality Stanley Ontop has been arrested following a petition reportedly filed by fellow actor Frederick Leonard. The arrest was disclosed in a post shared on…
Nigerian Content Creator Kolu Reportedly Arrested in UK
Nigerian content creator Kolu has reportedly been arrested in the United Kingdom following an incident involving immigration officials. The development was disclosed by Nigerian musician Candy Bleakz in a video…
Carterefe Advised Me to Start Smoking – Peller
Popular TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has claimed that fellow influencer Carterefe advised him to start smoking to boost his energy during livestream sessions. Peller made…
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Testify in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify on Wednesday in a closely watched social media addiction trial in California, marking the first time he will address a…
Bank Staff Jailed Five Years Over N22m Fraud in Kano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of a bank employee, Janet Theophilus Danjuma, for defrauding an investor of N22.35 million through a bogus investment scheme.…
Indian police rearrest a Nigerian man in Mangaluru over alleged drug peddling after been released on bail.
Police in Mangaluru, India, have arrested a 36-year-old Nigerian national for allegedly resuming drug trafficking activities after being released on bail in a previous narcotics case. The suspect, identified as…
Defence Headquarters to Deploy Special Forces to Kwara, Parts of Niger — CDS Gen. Olufemi Oluyede
The Defence Headquarters has announced plans to deploy a new Joint Special Task Force to Kwara State and parts of neighbouring Niger State as part of renewed efforts to curb…
Police arrest couple for allegedly staging their own abduction and extorting ₦10m from relatives
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple, identified as Fred and Goodness, for allegedly staging their own abduction and extorting ₦10 million in ransom from their families and…