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Iran Conducts Naval Drills as U.S. Increases Military Presence in Middle East
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has launched a major naval exercise in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as the United States continues to strengthen its military posture…
2027: Religion Not Legal Basis to Shift Election Date – CAN, Clerics, Lawyer
Religious leaders and a legal practitioner have expressed differing views over the scheduling of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections on February 20, a date that falls within the…
LAWMA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Cart Pushers in Lagos
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified enforcement operations across Lagos State, arresting and dislodging illegal cart pushers accused of indiscriminate waste disposal. The exercise, carried out by LAWMA’s…
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…
Ex-Nottingham Forest Owner Fawaz Al-Hawasi Injured in Mayfair Home Invasion
Millionaire businessman and former Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hawasi was injured after masked intruders forced their way into his Mayfair mansion in what police believe was an attempted robbery. The…
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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.”…
2027: Adopt Real-Time Results Upload or Face Protests, RNA Warns Senate
The Rescue Nigeria Alliance (RNA) has called on the Senate to restore mandatory real-time electronic transmission of polling unit results in the amended Electoral Act, warning that failure to do…
2027: INEC Proposes ₦873.78bn Budget for General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of ₦873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, presented the proposal on…
2027: ADC Lacks Strong, Unifying Leaders — Datti Baba-Ahmed
Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Dr. Datti Baba-Ahmed, has expressed reservations about the strength and cohesion of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, stating that…
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‘I’m Bigger Than Everybody’ – Portable Fires Back at Blacklisting Claims
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has reacted to allegations that he was blacklisted by top figures in the music industry. The claims were made by…
Why I Don’t Go to Church – Vector Tha Viper
Nigerian rapper Vector Tha Viper has explained why he does not attend church services, stating that he does not believe in church as a physical structure but as a personal…
I’ll Work With Any Political Party – Iyabo Ojo Responds to Criticism Over FAAN Video
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has said she is willing to work with any political party committed to Nigeria’s development, following backlash over her promotional video for the Federal Airports Authority…
Stranger Things Actress Maya Hawke Ties the Knot with Christian Lee Hutson
Actor and singer Maya Hawke has married musician Christian Lee Hutson in a surprise Valentine’s Day wedding held in New York City. The 27-year-old Stranger Things star and the 35-year-old…
Davido withdraws from daughter, Imade’s custody case after court dispute.
Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has withdrawn from the ongoing custody case involving his daughter, Imade, following what he described as distressing developments during court proceedings. In…
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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…
Ghana Arrests 53 Nigerians in Coordinated Cybercrime Raids Across Accra
Ghanaian security agencies have arrested 53 Nigerian nationals following a coordinated crackdown on suspected cybercrime operations across multiple communities in the Greater Accra Region. The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation…
US delivers military supplies to Nigeria to boost security operations
The United States has delivered a consignment of military supplies to Nigerian security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security operations across the country. The delivery was confirmed…