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Five children die of suspected food poisoning in Taraba, eight hospitalized
By Deborah Nnamdi The Taraba State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the death of five children from suspected food poisoning in Takum town, headquarters of Takum Local Government Area, while eight others are receiving treatment in hospital. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Victor Mshelizah, said the children reportedly consumed…
Read More »Police arrest man for alleged murder of girlfriend in Abia
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Edward Okorie from Isiugwu, Ohafia, over the alleged killing of his girlfriend, a nurse identified as Sophy Chika, during a domestic altercation. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday at Isiugwu in Ohafia Local Government Area of…
Read More »Tension rocks ISWAP faction after commander dies by own IED in Borno
Confusion and tension have reportedly engulfed a faction of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) following the death of a senior commander allegedly killed by an improvised explosive device planted by members of his own group in Borno State. Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred on February 24…
Read More »Fubara pledges cooperation with Rivers assembly as APC wins bye-elections
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed readiness to collaborate with members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for the overall benefit of the people of the state. The governor made the declaration while congratulating Ukalikpe Napoleon and Loolo Bulabari Henrietta, winners of the recent bye-elections held in Ahoada East and…
Read More »ICPC denies El-Rufai’s nosebleed claim, says ex-governor stable in custody
By Deborah Nnamdi Officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have dismissed claims that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, suffered a nosebleed while in the commission’s custody. The anti-graft agency was reacting to allegations made by El-Rufai’s spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, who had stated that…
Read More »2026 Budget boost as oil prices rises on U.S.–Iran tensions
Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday as tensions between the United States and Iran kept markets on edge, a move that could provide a much-needed boost to Nigeria’s oil-dependent economy and its 2026 federal budget framework. Brent crude futures were up 6 cents at $70.83 a barrel by 0957 GMT,…
Read More »Fresh Ondo church abduction sparks concerns
Photo: Acting IGP Olatunji Disu The Ondo State Police has confirmed another attack of worship in the same axis of Ondo State, barely hours after security agencies announced the arrest of a key suspect linked to the 2022 Owo church massacre, The Ondo State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed that…
Read More »Attack on Obi, Oyegun, others fallout of ADC intra-party crisis – Edo Gov
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has suggested that the recent assault on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may be rooted in internal party disputes rather than external political hostility. Reacting to the incident on Tuesday, the governor condemned the violence but cautioned against what he described as attempts…
Read More »El-Rufai arraignment collapses as DSS fails to produce ex-governor
High courtroom drama unfolded on Wednesday as the planned arraignment of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai was abruptly stalled, after the Department of State Services (DSS) failed to bring him to court. El-Rufai is facing allegations of illegally intercepting the phone line of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, claims that…
Read More »How we escaped assassination in Edo – Obi, Oyegun
The presidential candidate of the the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi and fa ormer Edo Governor John Odigie-Oyegun have claimed they narrowly escaped death after gunmen stormed a political meeting in Benin City in a hail of bullets. The terrifying attack unfolded shortly after leaders of…
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