Category: News
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FG Drags El-Rufai to Court Over Alleged Phone Interception
The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the alleged interception of the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The charges were filed before the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026, lists the Federal Republic of Nigeria as the complainant and…
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Outrage After Bandits Allegedly Advertise Heavy Weapons in Viral Video
A disturbing video allegedly released by suspected bandits has caused fear and concern after showing armed men displaying heavy weapons and claiming they are available for use in a Nigerian town. The video, which has been widely shared on social media, shows a group of men holding rifles and what appear to be more powerful…
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Outrage in Kaduna as School Principal Allegedly Turns Classroom into Poultry
There is growing anger in Kaduna State following reports that a primary school principal in Badiko Local Government Area allegedly converted one of the school’s classrooms into a personal poultry farm. The classroom, which was meant for teaching pupils, was reportedly used to keep chickens. The development has raised serious concerns among parents and residents…
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Reps Gives October 2026 Deadline for Submission of Federal Financial Statements
The House of Representatives has directed the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation and the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation to prepare and submit four years of the Federal Government’s financial statements before October 2026. The directive was issued on Monday by the House Public Accounts Committee during an investigative hearing at…
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Anambra Police Arrest Four More Over Killing of Three Cameroonians
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four additional suspects in connection with the murder of three Cameroonian nationals in the state. The latest arrests were confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga. The police said the suspects were picked up on February 13, 2026, during…
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Fresh Senate Row Erupts Between Senator Natasha and Benue Lawmaker
A fresh confrontation occurred on Monday at the National Assembly in Abuja involving the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the senator representing Benue North-West, Titus Zam. The incident reportedly took place at the office of Senator Zam, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The…
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Police Arrest Four Over Abduction of Nine Worshippers in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the abduction of nine worshippers at St John’s Catholic Church in Ojije, Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State. The victims were kidnapped in the early hours of Sunday during a night vigil at the church, an incident that sparked fear and…
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Presidency Denies Importation of Thallium Through NSA’s Office
The Presidency has denied claims that the Federal Government imported thallium sulphate into Nigeria, describing the allegation as false and misleading. Mr Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, said there was no government procurement or importation of thallium through the office of the National Security Adviser. Ajayi was reacting…
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Three Feared Dead as Mining Pit Collapses in Ebonyi Community
Tragedy struck Enyim Agalegu community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State on Saturday after a mining pit collapsed, killing no fewer than three persons and leaving several others injured. The incident occurred at a mining site reportedly operated by First Patriots Limited, a company formerly known as Royal Salt. The collapse happened in…
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Kano Market Fire: Shettima to Lead FG Assessment Team
Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Monday lead a Federal Government delegation to Kano State following the devastating fire that destroyed large parts of Singa Market over the weekend. The visit comes after President Bola Tinubu directed top government officials to assess the situation and convey his condolences to traders who lost billions of naira…