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FG pledges to restore trust in public communication

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government will continue to rebuild trust in public communication through honest, sincere and purposeful engagement with citizens. Idris made the remark on Sunday night in Abuja during the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) and Dinner, organised by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in collaboration with The Best Strategic Media. The minister, who received an award at the event, […]

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Police condemn attack on Anambra Church, vows to hunt down perpetrators

The Anambra State Police Command has condemned the attack on a church in Lilu community, Ihiala Local Government Area, which left one person dead and several others injured. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday in Awka, noting that the assault occurred in the early hours of Sunday. According to Ikenga, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, described the attack as “heinous and abominable,” stressing that it targeted innocent worshippers […]

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Olubadan of Ibadanland Urges Yoruba Vigilance Amid Rising Insecurity Across Nigeria

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has called on Yoruba people to remain vigilant amid escalating insecurity across Nigeria, warning that recent attacks in northern and central states pose a growing risk to the South-West. In a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by his media aide, Adeola Oloko, the monarch made the remarks in Ode-Omu, Osun State, during the weekend celebration of Ode-Omu Day. Nigeria has witnessed a spike in terrorist and bandit attacks in recent weeks, with […]

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ECOWAS deploys standby force to Benin after foiled coup attempt

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the immediate deployment of its standby force to the Republic of Benin following the foiling of an attempted military coup in the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, the regional bloc said troops—including personnel from Nigeria—were being mobilised to support the Beninese government and protect constitutional order. ECOWAS Chairman and Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, confirmed that the Nigerian Air Force had been carrying out operations at the request […]

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Alaafin, Ekiti monarch felicitate Ooni on 10th coronation anniversary

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Alabi, have congratulated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on his 10th coronation anniversary, commending his leadership, influence and unifying role across Yorubaland. In a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin praised the Ooni’s exposure, knowledge and charisma, noting that these qualities have strengthened the influence of Ile-Ife under his reign. Describing the Ooni as a monarch […]

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Osun 2026: APC NWC to deliberate on appeal verdict on Omisore, Alabi, others

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to receive, deliberate on, and possibly ratify the report of the Osun State Screening Appeal Committee today. The report concerns seven governorship aspirants earlier disqualified from participating in the party’s upcoming primary election scheduled for Saturday. The five-member appeal panel, chaired by Senator Tolu Odebiyi, concluded a two-day review of the petitions filed by the affected aspirants and is expected to present its findings at the APC […]

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Chinese expatriate regains freedom in Edo after over three months

A Chinese expatriate kidnapped over three months ago at the BUA Cement Plant in Okpella, Edo State, has regained his freedom. The victim, identified simply as Mr. Wang, was abducted on September 5, 2025, during an attack by gunmen who killed eight operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Edo State Police Command, Moses Yamu, the expatriate was released on December 2, 2025, at about 11:30 p.m. […]

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Insecurity: Miners oppose proposed ban on mining activities

The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has faulted proposals for a nationwide suspension of mining activities, insisting that such a move would deepen insecurity rather than resolve it. In a statement signed by its National President, Dele Ayankale, and National Secretary, Sulaiman Liman, the association argued that only illegal mining has been linked to terrorism and other security challenges, not licensed and regulated operations. Their reaction follows recent calls by the Northern States Governors’ Forum for a six-month suspension of […]

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JUST IN: Rivers Speaker, other Assembly members defect to APC

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has led other 15 members of the House to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amaewhule announced the defections during plenary on Friday, blaming it on the division in the PDP. The Speaker said he had formally notified his ward chairman of his decision to leave the PDP for the APC. He said, “Distinguished colleagues, APC is my new party. I will […]

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