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Police recover suspected military explosive in Niger community
The Niger State Police Command has recovered a suspected military unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Zugurma community, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued in Minna on Tuesday. He said the recovery followed a report received on…
Read More »Rivers Assembly initiates impeachment proceedings against Gov Fubara, Deputy
File image: Martins Amaewhule, Speaker,Rivers State House of Assembly By Deborah Nnamdi Political tension in Rivers State heightened on Thursday as the State House of Assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. The decision followed a plenary session…
Read More »Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to ex-AGF Malami
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN. Justice Emeka Nwite made the order on Tuesday while ruling on an ex-parte application filed by the Economic and…
Read More »2027: Datti Baba-Ahmed declares for presidency, pledges loyalty to LP
The Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday formally declared his intention to contest the presidency in 2027, reaffirming his commitment to the Labour Party amid ongoing political realignments. Baba-Ahmed, 56, who was the running mate to former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter…
Read More »Many feared dead as suspected bandits attack National Park in Oyo
By Deborah Nnamdi Suspected bandits on Tuesday night attacked personnel of the National Park Service (NPS) in Oloka village, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, leaving several officers feared killed or injured. The attack, which reportedly occurred around 9:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026, caught the NPS personnel off…
Read More »2027: PDP plans talks with Peter Obi, Atiku
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has disclosed that the party plans to hold talks with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other key political figures as part of efforts to rebuild and reposition Nigeria’s main opposition party. Ogidi,…
Read More »Bandits abduct photojournalist in Kaduna community
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted a photojournalist, Umar Iyale, at Danhonu II community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Iyale, who is reportedly battling an undisclosed ailment, was kidnapped from his residence at about 9 p.m. on Monday. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Kaduna…
Read More »12 nabbed over violent estate attack in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects in connection with a violent attack on Unity Estate, Mbodo–Aluu, along Airport Road in Port Harcourt, which left several residents injured, properties damaged and one person abducted. The incident occurred on Monday, January 5, 2026, at about 1:15 p.m., when suspected…
Read More »Nigerians to pay up to $15,000 visa bond for U.S. tourist, business visas from January 21, 2026
By Oghenekevwe Kofi Nigerians applying for United States tourist and business visas will soon face a new financial requirement, as the U.S. government expands its visa bond pilot programme to include Nigeria from January 21, 2026.Under the policy, certain applicants for B-1 and B-2 visas may be required to pay…
Read More »How troops foil armed robbery on Abuja-Kaduna highway
Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army, Sector 1 Operation Fansan Yamma, foiled an armed robbery on the Abuja–Kaduna highway, preventing harm to commuters. A source at the division told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the incident occurred about 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, after troops received a distress call at…
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