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An operative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), identified only as Jide, has been shot and killed by suspected drug traffickers during a raid in Ondo State. The incident occurred on Tuesday in the Ita’nla area of Ondo town, during an early-morning operation by officers from the Ondo…

By Deborah Nnamdi Dame Judith Amaechi, wife of former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has strongly denied allegations made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that she received N4 billion monthly from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for empowerment programmes. In…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a dramatic 2-1 win over defending champions South Africa on Tuesday night, earning their spot in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final. Michelle Alozie was the hero, netting a stunning 94th-minute winner in a tense semifinal clash in Casablanca. The match…

By Deborah Nnamdi The House of Representatives has passed for first reading a bill seeking to ban public and civil servants—and their immediate families—from using private schools and healthcare facilities in Nigeria. Titled the “Private Institutions and Health Care Service Providers (Prohibition) Bill, 2025”, the legislation was sponsored by Hon.…

By Deborah Nnamdi The United States announced on Tuesday that it has withdrawn from UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural and education agency known for designating World Heritage sites. The decision was attributed to the organization’s alleged bias against Israel and its promotion of what the U.S. called “divisive” causes. “Continued…

By Deborah Nnamdi Barely a month after officially resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi is preparing to address his supporters in Rivers State regarding his next political steps. Amaechi, who recently attended the funeral of…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared itself the only political force capable of defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. This was stated by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, during a press conference on Monday in Abuja. According to…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for tougher penalties for perpetrators of gender-based violence (GBV) in Kano State, emphasizing that no devout Muslim should raise a hand against his wife. Speaking at his palace on Monday, July 21, during a visit from representatives of…

by Deborah Nnamdi The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two individuals for staging a fake kidnapping in a failed attempt to extort N10 million from the family of one of the suspects. According to a statement released on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects —…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has dismantled a child trafficking syndicate operating out of Aba, Abia State, rescuing a pregnant woman held captive by the group. Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko, who disclosed the development in a statement on Monday, said the operation followed weeks of discreet intelligence…