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Wike defends face-off with naval officer over disputed Abuja land
By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has spoken out regarding his recent confrontation with a naval officer over a disputed plot of land in Abuja allegedly linked to a former Chief of Naval Staff. Speaking to journalists on Thursday before the FCT Executive…
Read More »Police nab three suspected child traffickers, rescue 17 children in Kaduna
By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested three suspected child traffickers and rescued 17 children in the Zaria area of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday, saying the suspects were intercepted on Wednesday, November 12,…
Read More »Obidient movement mobilisation director, Monye, resigns
The Director of Mobilisation of the Obidient Movement, Morris Monye, has resigned from his position, citing poor coordination within the movement and exhaustion from personally funding its activities. In a statement shared via his X handle on Thursday, Monye said despite his passion and financial sacrifices, the movement had failed…
Read More »Two inmates die in transformer explosion at Uyo correctional centre
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Akwa Ibom State Command, has confirmed the death of two inmates following a transformer explosion near the Uyo Custodial Centre about two weeks ago. State Controller of Corrections, Frank Okonkwo, described the incident as tragic and unfortunate during a briefing on Thursday. He said two…
Read More »FG suspends 15% import duty on petrol, diesel
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has suspended the proposed 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), popularly known as petrol and diesel. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced the suspension in a statement on Thursday, assuring…
Read More »Airtel Africa names Tsega Gebreyes as new senior independent director
Airtel Africa has announced the retirement of its Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, Andrew Green, effective January 29, 2026, after more than six years on the board. In a filing with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the company said Green had informed the board of his decision to step down, with members…
Read More »Ned Nwoko denies marrying Regina Daniels at 17, calls claim false malicious
By Deborah Nnamdi Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has denied claims by his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, that he married her when she was 17 years old, describing the allegation as “false, misleading, and malicious.” In a statement shared on his Facebook page on Thursday, Nwoko said the…
Read More »New Zealand introduces two new seasonal work visas to address labour shortages
By Deborah Nnamdi Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced the introduction of two new seasonal visa categories under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework, expanding opportunities for foreign workers seeking temporary employment across key industries. According to the agency, the new Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) and Peak Seasonal…
Read More »FG adopts English as sole language of instruction in schools
The Federal Government has abolished the use of indigenous languages as a medium of instruction in Nigerian schools, designating English as the sole language of teaching from early childhood to tertiary level. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the new policy on Wednesday during the Language in Education International…
Read More »NDLEA, US, UK Agencies Launch Probe into $235m Cocaine Seizure in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in collaboration with the US DEA and UK NCA, has begun probing a $235 million cocaine seizure at Lagos’ Tincan Island Port. The 1,000-kilogram consignment is among the biggest drug hauls ever recorded in Nigeria. The NDLEA confirmed that the cocaine was discovered…
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