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Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has shared a deeply personal account of what she described as a life-changing breakthrough from years of addiction, emotional struggles and inner turmoil, attributing her transformation to faith and sustained prayer. The actress made the revelation while addressing a congregation during a recent worship and prayer programme, where she spoke candidly about her past and the journey that led to what she described as complete restoration. […]

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that the President possesses the constitutional authority to declare a state of emergency in any part of the country where prevailing conditions pose a serious threat to public safety, security, or effective governance. In its ruling, the apex court held that this power may be lawfully exercised in situations where there is a clear and present danger of a breakdown of law and order, or […]

Barring any last-minute change, MRS and other partners of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery are set to begin selling petrol at N739 per litre. The development follows a reduction in the refinery’s petrol gantry price from N828 to N699 per litre. Speaking at a press briefing at the Lekki refinery on Sunday, President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, said the new pump price would take effect from Tuesday, beginning […]

Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has accused two former northern governors of fuelling insecurity in the country, particularly in the North-West, while denying claims that he received financial or material inducements to participate in past peace negotiations. Turji confirmed that he took part in a series of peace meetings with the Zamfara State Government during the administration of a former governor but rejected allegations that he was paid N30 million […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has said it is not aware of any additional governorship primary conducted by the Accord Party in the state. This followed reports that a faction of the Accord Party held a parallel primary election in Osogbo on Sunday, which allegedly produced Bamigbola Clement as its candidate for the August 8, 2026 governorship election. The exercise reportedly involved the accreditation of delegates […]

The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that she is facing pressure from individuals allegedly linked to the Presidency to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), but has firmly ruled out leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during a recent interview, the senator said she is comfortable in the PDP and values the peace and stability she currently enjoys within the party. She stressed that defecting […]

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Works, has commenced the payment of compensation to owners of farmlands affected by the construction of Section 3A of the Coastal Highway in Okobo, Nsit Atai, and Uruan Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State. This was disclosed in a notice signed by the Controller of the Federal Ministry of Works in Akwa Ibom State, Vincent Okoduwa, and made available to journalists in […]

The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army depot in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture. With the approval, the number of army depots in Nigeria has increased to three, joining the existing facilities in Kaduna and Osogbo, which have served the country for decades. The new depot is aimed at boosting the operational capacity of the Nigerian Army […]

The Nigerian Air Force has stated that military force alone is insufficient to achieve lasting peace in the country, emphasizing that diplomacy and strategic partnerships are essential in addressing Nigeria’s complex security challenges. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, made this position known in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by Air Commodore E. P. Bindul at the first anniversary and General Assembly of the International […]