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Police rescue seven kidnapped victims in Edo

Seven persons, who were abducted at Ewohimi, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, have been rescued. The victims were going to a farm belonging to 65-year-old William Omozokpia. Edo Police Command said its operatives rescued the kidnapped victims after giving the kidnappers a hot pursuit. Edo Police Deputy spokesman, Emem Ikoedem, in a statement, said Ewohinmi Divisional Police Officer led a team of operatives in a joint rescue mission with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups to […]

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FIFA announces nominees for Men’s The Best 2025 [Full List].

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially announced the shortlist for the Men’s The Best 2025 Award, celebrating footballers who delivered exceptional performances across major competitions in the past year. This year’s lineup features an impressive mix of players representing some of Europe’s most successful clubs, reflecting the global nature of elite football. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) leads the nominations with four players, followed by Barcelona with three, while Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Liverpool each have one […]

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Troops arrest three armed suspects amid renewed killings in Benue.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have apprehended three suspected criminals found in possession of arms and other items during a security operation in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a statement issued by the Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, the arrest was made on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, when troops on routine patrol along the Otukpo–Enugu Road, near the Amoda axis, intercepted the suspects following credible intelligence reports. The three suspects, identified […]

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Tinubu swears in Doro, Udeh to replace Yilwatda, Nnaji in federal cabinet.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday administered the oath of office to two newly appointed ministers — Bernard Doro and Kingsley Udeh — during a brief ceremony at the State House in Abuja, held just before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Bernard Doro, from Plateau State, has been appointed as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, succeeding Nentawe Yilwatda, who stepped down from the position following his election as the National Chairman of the […]

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Court freezes Indian businessman’s accounts over N9.50bn debt.

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has issued an order freezing all bank accounts and assets linked to Indian businessman Mr. Arun Goswami and his companies — Metwest Steel Limited and Eastern Metals Limited — over alleged unpaid debts amounting to ₦9.5 billion. The interim order, granted by Justice Akintayo Aluko on October 31, 2025, restrains all commercial banks and financial institutions in Nigeria from releasing, transferring, or dealing with any funds or assets belonging to the businessman and […]

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Police bust Cameroonian human trafficking syndicate in Ogun, arrest two.

The Ogun State Police Command has dismantled a notorious syndicate of Cameroonian nationals involved in luring and kidnapping victims under the guise of processing foreign visas. According to the command, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit carried out a successful raid on the group’s hideout in Mowe, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leading to the arrest of two suspects — Ndzana Kamga Isidore and Tingue Stephen — while the prime suspect, identified as Donald, remains at large. Preliminary investigations revealed that the […]

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Trump threats: Tinubu rallies foreign allies as North rejects Sharia ban.

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is engaging the international community diplomatically following threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to take military action against terror groups in Nigeria over alleged mass killings of Christians. Speaking during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja, shortly after swearing in two new ministers — Dr. Bernard Doro and Dr. Kingsley Udeh (SAN) — Tinubu urged citizens to remain calm and united, stressing that the government remains […]

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EU Deploys 687 Observers for Anambra Governorship Election

The European Union (EU) has announced the deployment of 687 election observers to Anambra State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, as part of its Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) initiative. According to the EU, the observers will work through its civil society partners to strengthen peacebuilding, promote gender and disability inclusion, combat misinformation, and boost public confidence in the electoral process. Seven key partner organisations under the EU-SDGN programme — including the Kukah Centre, Yiaga Africa, International Press […]

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FIFA Appointment of South African Officials for Nigeria vs Gabon Sparks Backlash

FIFA’s decision to appoint a South African refereeing team for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoff first leg against Gabon has drawn criticism from Nigerian football fans and officials, who have questioned the neutrality of the move. According to a FIFA communication dated November 3, 2025, Tom Abongile will serve as the centre referee, with Zakhele Siwela and Akhona Makalima assisting as part of the officiating crew. Makalima will also oversee VAR operations. The referee assessor for the encounter, scheduled for […]

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