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By Deborah Nnamdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for a thorough investigation into allegations that senior officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) received land and cash gifts from a serving minister in the administration of Bola Tinubu, warning that the claims could undermine public confidence in…

By Deborah Nnamdi U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, in a dramatic last-minute move aimed at de-escalating a six-week conflict that has claimed thousands of lives across multiple countries. The agreement, announced late Tuesday, came less than two hours before a deadline set by…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has confirmed that a windstorm triggered by heavy rainfall caused damage to parts of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Nyanya, Abuja, prompting swift action by authorities to secure the area and commence repairs. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 7,…

Suspected bandits have attacked the Baga community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, killing five villagers and abducting about 150 others after setting several houses ablaze. A source from the community said the heavily armed attackers stormed the area and unleashed violence using sophisticated weapons and explosives. According…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate arrest of the owner of a collapsed building in Jikwoyi, Abuja, and directed that the land be taken over by the government for public use. Wike issued the directive on Tuesday during an on-the-spot…

By Deborah Nnamdi A 25-year-old student of the Federal University of Education Kontagora Niger State, Seyi Simon, has been killed after he was allegedly stabbed during a dispute with a fellow student at a campus event. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday during a celebration for newly…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has challenged the administration of Bola Tinubu over what he described as repeated approvals of funds to settle debts in Nigeria’s power sector, raising concerns about transparency and execution. Obi made the remarks in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter)…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced Hamat Modu to 40 years’ imprisonment for providing logistical support to Boko Haram in Borno State. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice Binta Nyako convicted the defendant after he pleaded guilty to a four-count charge bordering on terrorism. The…

By Deborah Nnamdi Yusuf Buhari, the only son of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has formally declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated April 3, 2026, personally signed by him, Yusuf—also known as Talban Daura—announced…

By Deborah Nnamdi An unmarried couple has been publicly flogged in Indonesia’s Aceh province after being found guilty of engaging in sexual relations outside marriage, in line with the region’s strict enforcement of Islamic law. The man and woman, whose identities and ages were not disclosed, each received 100 lashes…