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- Jan 2026January 9, 2026
LP affirms Alex Otti as National Leader amid Obi’s ADC move
The Labour Party (LP) has affirmed Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, as its National…
- January 9, 2026
Two killed as rival cult groups clash in Benue
Two people were killed on Wednesday following a violent clash between rival cult groups…
- January 9, 2026
Man nabbed for alleged rape of eight-year-old daughter in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man for alleged criminal intimidation,…
- January 9, 2026
Police arrest 24yo suspect, detain officers over alleged defilement in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Wisdom Onyeaju, in connection…
- January 9, 2026
Rivers APC rejects Assembly’s impeachment move against Fubara, Deputy
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the impeachment…
- January 8, 2026
Police bust child trafficking ring in Anambra, rescue 33 underage girls
The Anambra State Police Command has uncovered a suspected child trafficking operation in Awkuzu,…
- January 8, 2026
CP-PDP urges APC to sack, probe Wike over alleged anti-democratic actions
The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has called on the…
- January 8, 2026
Wike slams Fubara, vows ‘rainbow coalition’ will control Rivers in 2027
By Deborah Nnamdi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly…
- January 8, 2026
Police recover suspected military explosive in Niger community
The Niger State Police Command has recovered a suspected military unexploded ordnance (UXO) in…
- January 8, 2026
Rivers Assembly initiates impeachment proceedings against Gov Fubara, Deputy
File image: Martins Amaewhule, Speaker,Rivers State House of Assembly By Deborah Nnamdi Political tension…
