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Terrorists abduct passengers on busy Kwara highway.

  Barely 48 hours after deadly attacks claimed the lives of more than 40 people in Agwara and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State, suspected terrorists have again struck, this time targeting travellers along a major highway in neighbouring Kwara State. In the early hours of yesterday, armed assailants attacked motorists on the busy Isanlu–Isin–Omu Aran road, abducting at least four passengers and throwing the area into fresh panic. The attack on the Kwara highway occurred amid heightened tension […]

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Anthony Joshua Attends Funeral of Friends Killed in Lagos-Ibadan Crash

On Sunday, a large crowd gathered at a London mosque for the funeral of Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian heavyweight boxing star, and two of his close friends, who died in a car crash on the Lagos-Ibadan motorway. The funeral prayer (Janazah) for Sina Ghami and Kevin Latif “Latz” Ayodele drew many supporters who came to pay their respects. Joshua was present alongside the grieving families. On the same day, the former world heavyweight champion posted a poignant tribute on social […]

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Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Hunt Down Kasuwan Daji Attackers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the highest-ranking national security officials to track down and arrest the perpetrators of the terrorist attack carried out at the Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State. This directive concerns the Minister of Defense, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, the Chiefs of Staff of the various armed forces, the Inspector General of Police, and the Director General of the State Security Services (DSS). The president's order refers to a terrorist attack against […]

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Speaker Abbas Condemns Niger Market Attack, Mourns Yobe Boat Tragedy

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the deadly attack that took place at Kasuwan Daji market in Demo area, Borgu local government area of ​​Niger State. The bandits killed many people, abducted others and set the market on fire. The speaker described the attack as a terror and atrocity, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of life and destruction caused by the incident. In a statement issued on Monday, Mr. Tajudeen called on the […]

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Yahaya Bello innocent until proven guilty by court – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello remains innocent until proven guilty in court. The commission clarified that Mr. Bello's trial is still ongoing and that only the court, not the EFCC, has the authority to determine his guilt or innocence. Speaking on a television program Monday, EFCC Director of Public Affairs Wilson Uwuajeren explained that criminal trials in Nigeria are lengthy and follow a procedure that involves summoning witnesses and […]

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Tax Reforms Not Aimed at Opposition, Says NRS Chairman

The Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed allegations that the new federal tax system could be used to target political opponents or individuals for their political views. Adedeji made the remarks in a television interview, where he said that fears of electoral fraud or politically motivated tax assessments were unfounded. He said the reforms were made to strengthen the country’s tax system and improve transparency, not to balance political interests. He said the government’s […]

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Makinde Announces Cabinet Reshuffle in Oyo State

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle, effecting changes in key positions within his administration. In a statement issued on Monday, the governor relieved the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, of her appointment with immediate effect. Professor Musibau Adetunji Babatunde has been appointed as the new Secretary to the State Government. As part of the reshuffle, Temilolu Seun Ashamu has been redeployed from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to the Ministry […]

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Manchester United Part Ways with Head Coach Ruben Amorim

Manchester United have confirmed the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim, bringing an end to his spell at Old Trafford less than a year after his appointment. Amorim, who took charge in November 2024, leaves the club after guiding the team to the UEFA Europa League final in Bilbao in May. Despite that European run, United currently sit sixth in the Premier League. The club said the decision was made in the belief that a change in leadership would give […]

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Anthony Joshua’s Friends to Be Laid to Rest at London Mosque on Sunday

The Janaza (Islamic funeral prayer) for Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Kevin Ayodele, close associates of former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in London. The funeral service is scheduled to begin at 10:00am at the London Central Mosque on Park Road, London. Family members, friends, and members of the boxing community are expected to attend to pay their final respects. The bodies of Ghami and Ayodele were repatriated to the United […]

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