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Police probe threat notes warning of bandit attack in Oyo community
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of two handwritten notes in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area, allegedly warning of a planned bandit invasion of the community on January 20. The notes, written in both Yoruba and English, were reportedly found at the front and back of a…
Read More »Obio/Akpor is key to Rivers governorship, Wike declares
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that Obio/Akpor Local Government Area wields decisive influence over who becomes governor of Rivers State. Speaking during a “thank you” visit to the Obio/Akpor Local Government Council on Sunday, Wike emphasized that the area’s voting power has historically…
Read More »Rivers Assembly alleges plot to secure court orders to stall impeachment process
The Rivers State House of Assembly has alleged that certain individuals are plotting to obtain ex parte court orders from High Courts outside the Port Harcourt Judicial Division to prevent the legislature from carrying out its constitutional responsibilities. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday and signed…
Read More »Police arrest Man for allegedly killing girlfriend in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Anikpe Valentine Chibuike, in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Ogechukwu Mmadubugwu, a 35-year-old single mother, in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was arrested on January 7, 2026, by operatives of the State Criminal…
Read More »NDLEA arrests businessman trafficking tramadol hidden in mannequins to Cameroon
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 37-year-old businessman, Ani Onyebuchi Romans, for allegedly trafficking 5.3 kilograms of tramadol concealed inside full-body mannequins and bound for Cameroun. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, January 11, 2026, by its Director of Media and Advocacy,…
Read More »Latecomers can’t lead APC structures in Rivers – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said politicians who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State cannot lay claim to leadership of political structures and initiatives he helped establish. Wike made the remarks on Saturday during a “Thank You” visit to Port Harcourt…
Read More »BUA Chairman pledges $1.5m bonus for Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 triumph
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced a cash reward of $1.5 million for Nigeria’s Super Eagles if they emerge champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Rabiu disclosed that the team would receive an immediate $500,000 bonus if they win their semi-final match and qualify…
Read More »Delta High Court declares DESTMA’s power to arrest, fine motorists unconstitutional
The Delta State High Court sitting in Warri has ruled that the Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) lacks the constitutional power to arrest traffic offenders, impose fines, or confiscate vehicle number plates. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday in Suit No. W/348/2016: Chuks Christian Ofili v. Attorney-General of Delta…
Read More »Nine killed, 10 injured in Bauchi road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Bauchi State has confirmed that nine passengers lost their lives while 10 others sustained injuries in a fatal road crash along the Kano–Maiduguri Expressway. The Sector Commander, CC Apaji Danladi Boyi, disclosed this on Friday during a briefing with journalists in Bauchi. He…
Read More »FG unveils policy to cut education costs, introduces reusable textbooks
The Federal Government has announced a new policy framework aimed at easing the financial burden on parents, improving learning outcomes, and promoting sustainability in schools through the use of reusable, high-quality textbooks. The policy was unveiled on Friday by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of…
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