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Nnamdi Kanu: Reactions trail monarch’s call for his freedom.

Last week, during a health summit for traditional and religious leaders held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, a traditional ruler from Enugu State, Igwe Lawrence Agubuzu, directly appealed to Bola Tinubu over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). When given the opportunity to address the gathering, the monarch urged the President to either release Kanu unconditionally or return him to Kenya. His remarks reportedly caught many attendees by surprise, as […]

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Owo Church attack: DSS arrests High-profile ISWAP commander hiding in Edo village.

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have reportedly arrested a sixth suspect linked to the 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo. The attack, which shocked the nation, was carried out by members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The assailants stormed the church during a service and killed at least 40 worshippers, leaving many others injured and triggering widespread outrage and grief across the country. In the aftermath of the incident, security […]

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DSS set to arraign El-Rufai on alleged cybercrimes, breach of Communications Act.

Immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, is set to be arraigned today before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged cybercrime offences and violations of the Nigerian Communications Act. He is expected to appear before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik to answer a three-count charge filed against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). Security operatives have taken control of the court premises following the arrival of a large number of supporters and political associates. Officers were […]

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Tinubu to Akume, Alia: mend fences for peace, development in Benue.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday stepped into the political rift between the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, and Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, urging both leaders to set aside their differences for the sake of peace and development in the state. The President’s appeal was conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) Renewed Hope Ambassadors Strategic Summit held at the State House Conference Hall in Abuja. Addressing 29 […]

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Tinubu announces Disu as new police boss, confirms Egbetokun’s resignation.

The Presidency has officially confirmed the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and announced the immediate appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police. In a formal statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu accepted the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun following the submission of a letter in which he cited pressing family considerations as the reason for his decision. According to the statement, […]

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Why Egbetokun resigned as IG – Presidency

The Presidency has confirmed the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as the Inspector-General of Police, bringing an end to his tenure as the nation’s top law enforcement officer. According to the Presidency, Egbetokun submitted his resignation letter, citing family matters that require his full and undivided attention. His decision marks a significant development within the country’s security leadership at a time when concerns over national safety remain at the forefront of public discourse. Egbetokun, who was appointed Inspector-General of Police on […]

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CBN eases MPR by 50 basis points to 26.5%.

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a reduction in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 26.5 percent. This move reflects the Bank’s ongoing effort to stimulate economic activity and provide some relief to businesses and consumers facing persistent high borrowing costs in the economy. In addition to adjusting the MPR, the CBN has maintained the structure of its standing facilities corridor, keeping it at +50 to -450 basis points. This […]

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Hakimi to face trial over rape allegation, denies accusation.

Moroccan international footballer Achraf Hakimi is set to stand trial in France over a rape allegation that first emerged in 2023. Hakimi, who plays as a defender for Paris Saint-Germain and represents the Morocco national team, has firmly denied the accusation. In a statement shared on social media on Tuesday, the 25-year-old described the allegation as unjust and expressed confidence that the judicial process would clear his name. “This is as unjust to the innocent as it is to the […]

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FCT polling units split in 2022, not 2026, says INEC.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that the split polling units used during the February 21 Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory were created in February 2022, not in 2026. The commission dismissed allegations that voters were migrated shortly before the election, stating clearly that no voter redistribution took place in 2026. It explained that the adjustments being referenced were part of a nationwide restructuring exercise carried out in 2022 to improve access to polling units […]

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