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INEC records over three million in second phase of voter registration.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has recorded a total of 3,441,121 completed registrations in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The figure covers both online pre-registrations and physical walk-in registrations carried out across the country as of April 3. A breakdown of the figures showed that 2,068,384 citizens completed their registration through the online pre-registration platform, while 1,372,737 voters registered physically at designated centres nationwide. Among the states, Jigawa recorded the highest number of registrations with […]

08/04/2026 6

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Nigeria not collapsing, FG insists.

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Nigeria is on the verge of collapse, insisting that the country is making steady progress in addressing its security and economic challenges. The government’s reaction followed concerns raised by a coalition of civil society organisations, which warned about worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and governance issues across the country. Speaking in Abuja during the 81st General Assembly and 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria, the Minister of Information and National […]

08/04/2026 6

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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying arms to Iran.

United States President Donald Trump has warned that any country found supplying military weapons to Iran will face an immediate 50 per cent tariff on all goods exported to the United States. Trump made the declaration on Wednesday, saying the measure would take effect immediately and would apply without any form of exemption. According to him, any nation that provides arms to Iran would be subjected to the tariff as part of a hardline response from his administration. In a […]

08/04/2026 7

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Dangote refinery reverses petrol price to N1,200 as crude dips.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to N1,200 per litre, reversing its earlier price increase following a drop in global crude oil prices. The new price reflects a N75 reduction from the previous N1,275 per litre, which had earlier been introduced amid rising international oil prices and concerns over supply disruptions. The refinery said the latest adjustment was made in response to changes in the global oil market and current […]

08/04/2026 4

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Police arrest suspects in Kogi graduate’s murder, recover stolen tricycle.

The Kogi State Police Command has arrested several suspects in connection with the murder of a fresh graduate of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University and recovered his stolen tricycle. The victim, identified as Aminu Abubakar, was said to be a resident of the Otokiti area of Lokoja. He had recently completed his studies and was awaiting mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps. According to police findings, Aminu left home on the day of the incident with his tricycle in search […]

08/04/2026 8

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I use juju to succeed, Fuji star Saheed Osupa stirs controversy.

Popular Fuji musician, Saheed Okunola, widely known as Saheed Osupa, has stirred widespread reactions after openly declaring that he engages in Ifa and traditional spiritual practices as part of his journey to success. The veteran singer made the statement during a live stage performance at the 52nd birthday celebration of veteran actor Fatai Odua, popularly known as Lalude, held on March 30, 2026. In a video from the event that has since gained traction online, Osupa was seen joking with […]

08/04/2026 10

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Dismissed soldier Soja Boi backs pay claims with receipts, dares Army to release payroll.

A dismissed Nigerian soldier, Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi, has challenged the Nigerian Army to make its payroll public after displaying bank transaction alerts he said reflected the earnings of serving soldiers. In a video posted on Tuesday, Olamilekan said he was speaking out to reveal what soldiers truly earn and the conditions under which many of them serve. He insisted that his comments were not intended to damage the image of the Nigerian Army but to present […]

08/04/2026 4

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Five terrorists jailed, FG expedites 500 suspects’ trials.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday sentenced five terrorism convicts to various prison terms, including one who received 20 years imprisonment, as a fresh phase of the mass trial of terrorism suspects commenced. The court also remanded another suspect, Babagana Umar, after he pleaded not guilty to terrorism-related charges. Umar is facing a three-count charge over alleged support for Boko Haram. The allegations include supplying spare parts and firewood to the terrorist group in Sambisa Forest in 2022, […]

08/04/2026 5

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Partner police to tackle insecurity, Tinubu urges Nigerians.

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to work closely with the police and other security agencies to tackle insecurity across the country. Speaking at the 2026 National Police Day Grand Parade in Abuja, the President said national security cannot be achieved by law enforcement agencies alone, stressing that citizens, community leaders, traditional institutions, religious leaders, civil society groups, and the private sector all have important roles to play. He warned that mistrust between the public and law enforcement would […]

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INEC records over three million in second phase of voter registration.

Nigeria not collapsing, FG insists.

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying arms to Iran.

Dangote refinery reverses petrol price to N1,200 as crude dips.

Police arrest suspects in Kogi graduate’s murder, recover stolen tricycle.

I use juju to succeed, Fuji star Saheed Osupa stirs controversy.

Dismissed soldier Soja Boi backs pay claims with receipts, dares Army to release payroll.

Five terrorists jailed, FG expedites 500 suspects’ trials.

Partner police to tackle insecurity, Tinubu urges Nigerians.

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