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By Deborah Nnamdi The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers linked to a proscribed secessionist group following a two-hour gun battle at Enugwu-Agidi Junction in Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued…

Chairman and Founder of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has commended Nigeria’s Super Eagles for their spirited outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, pledging to honour a promised $500,000 reward despite the team’s semi-final elimination. Nigeria’s unbeaten run at the tournament came to an end on Tuesday night…

The Federal Government has directed all banks and financial technology companies to begin collecting and remitting a 7.5 per cent value-added tax (VAT) on selected electronic banking services, effective Monday, January 19, 2026. The directive was communicated to customers through email notices issued by payment platforms, including Moniepoint, on Wednesday.…

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a final warning to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate withdrawal of a circular enforcing a “No Work, No Pay” regime and the stoppage of salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) from January 2026. In a statement…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former champions Senegal booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final with a hard-fought victory over Egypt, dominating possession against a cautious Pharaohs side and extending their recent supremacy in the rivalry. The Teranga Lions will face hosts Morocco or Nigeria in Sunday’s final,…

By Deborah Nnamdi A yet-to-be-identified housewife from Isoko ethnic nationality in Delta State has allegedly killed her husband and his alleged lover, while grievously injuring another woman, in a violent incident at Ighwre-Ovie area of Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, a mother of two, is…

By Deborah Nnamdi The impeachment move against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, has suffered another setback following the withdrawal of support by two more members of the State House of Assembly, deepening internal divisions and strengthening calls for dialogue to resolve the political crisis in…

By Oghenekevwe Kofi The United States is set to suspend visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria, in a move that further tightens an already restrictive travel environment for Nigerians. The freeze, expected to take effect from January 21, 2026, is described as indefinite and comes amid a…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce electric-powered boats into the Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) fleet within the year, aiming to reduce fares and promote sustainable, eco-friendly water transport. LAGFERRY Managing Director Hon. Abdoulbaq Ladi-Balogun disclosed the plan in a statement on the state government’s…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to hold nationwide from April 16 to 25. The board announced an official release detailing registration processes, eligibility requirements, and fees for both UTME and Direct Entry candidates. According to JAMB,…