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Tension in Warri as Itsekiri, Agbarha-Warri youths clash over territorial claims
Tension has gripped residents of Warri, Delta State, following a violent clash between Itsekiri and Agbarha-Warri (Urhobo) youths on Saturday afternoon. The conflict, which erupted in the oil-rich city’s Warri South Local Government Area, was reportedly triggered by renewed territorial disputes and a contested celebratory procession. The violence broke out…
Read More »NDLEA arrests man with N10m worth of cannabis in Kano
The Kano Strategic Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 27-year-old man, Umar Adamu-Umar, with 9 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa, popularly known as Colorado, valued at over N10 million. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday…
Read More »NITDA warns Nigerians of major eSIM security flaw affecting over 2 billion devices globally
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a critical alert about a newly discovered vulnerability in embedded SIM (eSIM) technology, warning that the flaw could expose more than 2 billion smartphones, tablets, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices to large-scale cyber threats. The flaw is linked to…
Read More »Police nab 65yo man with 1,100 rounds of ammunition in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Akpan Godwin, for allegedly having 1,100 rounds of live ammunition in Nkpor, near Onitsha. Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday in Awka. He said operatives from the Rapid Response Squad in Akwuzu apprehended…
Read More »FAAN resumes direct cargo revenue collection at MMIA after 15 Years
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has resumed the direct collection of cargo revenue at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, marking the first time in 15 years that the authority has handled such collections independently. This milestone was announced in a statement signed by Mrs. Obiageli Orah,…
Read More »Artisan commits suicide after dispute with wife in Osun
A tragic incident occurred in Otan-Ile, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, where an artisan identified as Tope Olajide reportedly took his own life following a disagreement with his wife. The incident took place around 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Confirming the development in a statement on…
Read More »FAAC disburses record N2 trillion July revenue to federal, state, LGs
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a record N2.001 trillion among the federal, state, and local governments as revenue generated in July 2025 — the highest monthly allocation so far this year. The disbursement was confirmed on Friday during the FAAC’s August meeting in Abuja. The funds were…
Read More »Japan designates Kisarazu official “hometown” for Nigerians in landmark diplomatic move
In a bid to deepen cultural ties, boost economic cooperation, and address domestic labor challenges, the Japanese government has officially designated the city of Kisarazu as the “hometown” for Nigerians seeking to live and work in Japan. The announcement came during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9),…
Read More »Peter Obi slams FG’s N142bn bus terminal project as misplaced priority
By Deborah Nnamdi Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the Federal Government’s approval of N142 billion for constructing bus terminals across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, calling it another example of misplaced priorities and poor leadership. In a statement titled “N142 Billion for Bus Terminals” issued on Friday,…
Read More »Military arrests notorious bandit ‘Mai Pankshin’, 13 gang members in major security sweep
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian military has recorded a significant breakthrough in its internal security operations with the arrest of a notorious wanted bandit, Adamu Buba, also known as ‘Mai Pankshin’, along with 13 members of his gang. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmed the arrest on Friday, noting that the…
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