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Navy Recovers 85,300 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy has recovered about 85,300 litres of suspected stolen crude oil products and deactivated two illegal refining sites in Rivers State. The operation was carried out in the Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni axis under Operation Delta Sentinel, as part of ongoing efforts to combat crude oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta. Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said the sites were linked to ongoing crude oil theft activities in the area. He said the recovered […]

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Tinubu’s Military Salary Increase Draws Mixed Reactions

President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 30 to 80 percent salary increase for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces has drawn mixed reactions from opposition parties. The new salary package, which takes effect from September 1, 2026, will affect about 250,000 military personnel and increase annual personnel costs from N660 billion to N924 billion. Under the new structure, officers above the rank of colonel will receive a 30 per cent increase, personnel from colonel to warrant officer will get 50 […]

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NBA Faults EFCC Over Osun Account Freeze

The Nigerian Bar Association has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over its restriction of withdrawals from the Osun State Government’s statutory allocation account. NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), said the EFCC could not impose a blanket restriction on a state government’s account without due legal process, warning that such an action could cripple government operations. The EFCC had directed First Bank to place a post-no-debit restriction on the account as part of an investigation into the alleged mismanagement […]

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Osun Disburses Palliatives to Civil Servants

The Osun State Government has disbursed another round of palliative payments to civil servants across the state to cushion the impact of economic challenges. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed. Rasheed said the intervention was aimed at supporting workers and improving their welfare. He added that the state had been making periodic palliative payments to civil servants even before the implementation of the new minimum wage. The government said the continued […]

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PFN Vows to Continue Preaching in Commercial Buses Despite Proposed Fine

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has vowed to continue preaching in commercial buses despite a proposed N50,000 fine for public preaching inside vehicles. PFN President, Bishop Wale Oke, said Christians would resist any attempt to stop them from evangelising in buses. Oke stated this on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, while reacting to the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The proposed bill seeks to impose a N50,000 fine on anyone convicted of hawking, […]

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Why WAEC Withheld 167,486 2026 WASSCE Results

The West African Examinations Council has withheld the results of 167,486 candidates who sat for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination over alleged examination malpractice. WAEC said the results were withheld mainly because of the use of mobile phones in examination halls and organised cheating in some schools. The Head of WAEC Nigeria National Office, Dr Amos Dangut, disclosed this while announcing the release of the 2026 WASSCE results in Lagos on Wednesday. He also said some supervisors […]

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Nollywood Actress Temitope Osoba Dies at 40

Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has died at the age of 40. Her death was announced on Wednesday by fellow actor Alesh Sanni in an emotional post on Instagram. Another actress, Adeyemo Seilat, also mourned Osoba, describing her death as painful. The cause of her death had not been disclosed as of the time of filing this report. Osoba was known for her roles in several Yoruba-language Nollywood productions. Further details about her death are expected.

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FCT To Restrict Okada, Keke In City Districts, Says Wike

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved restrictions on commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Napep) in parts of Abuja over security concerns, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced. Speaking at a media parley in Abuja, Wike said the FCT Security Council approved the restriction after concluding the vehicles had become more than a nuisance. "Just this morning, I signed the approval. We agreed it's not just causing nuisance but a security threat," he said, adding that a full […]

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Troops Rescue 14 Kidnapped Victims, Recover 281 Rustled Livestock In Sokoto

Troops of the 8 Division Garrison of the Nigerian Army have rescued 14 kidnapped victims and recovered 281 livestock from bandits who attacked Horo Birni Village in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A security source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that troops responded swiftly to distress calls on Tuesday, engaging the terrorists who were moving with the kidnapped victims and rustled livestock. The terrorists reportedly withdrew in disarray after sustaining gunshot wounds, abandoning both the victims […]

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