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Reps Demand Tough Diplomatic Action Against South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to adopt stronger diplomatic measures against South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks, extrajudicial killings and the alleged persecution of Nigerians and other African nationals living in the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Yusuf Gagdi, representing Kanke/Kanam/Pankshin Federal Constituency of Plateau State, during Thursday's plenary presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. Presenting the motion, Gagdi said Nigeria could no longer […]

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FG Expands Anti-Kidnapping Fusion Cell to States to Strengthen Security

The Federal Government has launched the second phase of the expansion of the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell to states as part of efforts to strengthen intelligence sharing and improve coordination in the fight against kidnapping across Nigeria. The initiative was unveiled by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), with support from the United Kingdom National Crime Agency, during the Second Edition of the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell State Expansion Programme and […]

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Court Admits Emefiele’s Statements as Evidence in Alleged Abuse of Office Trial

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has admitted into evidence extra-judicial statements made by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, in his ongoing trial over alleged abuse of office. Justice Rahman Oshodi admitted the statements as exhibits, marking them as Exhibit K31, and ordered that the substantive trial should continue without further delay. The case was subsequently adjourned until October 6 for the continuation of proceedings. Emefiele is standing trial on a 19-count charge bordering on alleged gratification, […]

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Bandits Threatened to Kill Abducted Oyo Pupils if Troops Advanced — Defence Minister

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has disclosed that bandits holding pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State threatened to kill the captives if security forces advanced on their location. Musa made the disclosure in a preview of an interview scheduled to air on News Central's NC Exclusive programme, explaining that the abductors were using the victims as leverage to demand the release of some of their commanders currently in military custody. According to him, the kidnappers warned […]

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House Rejects Motion to Invite Tinubu Over Unpaid Contractors, Sets Up Probe Committee

The House of Representatives has rejected a proposal seeking to invite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appear before lawmakers to explain the delay in the payment of contractors handling Federal Government projects. Instead, the House resolved to establish an ad hoc committee to engage relevant fiscal agencies on the release of funds and the settlement of outstanding liabilities owed to contractors. The motion was sponsored by the member representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, who expressed concern […]

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Oodua Youth Coalition Threatens Peaceful Protest at MTN Offices Over Xenophobic Attacks

The Oodua Youth Coalition (OYC), a socio-cultural organisation, has threatened to stage peaceful picketing at MTN Nigeria offices across the country over what it described as the company's failure to take a strong public stance against recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. In a statement jointly signed by its Vice President, Olatunji Adejuwon, and National Secretary, Olaoye Abolaji, the coalition said the planned protest followed MTN Nigeria's alleged failure to respond to its earlier correspondence and a seven-day […]

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Peter Obi Alleges Harassment, Says He Fears for His Safety Ahead of 2027 Election

Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has expressed concerns over his personal safety and what he described as deliberate efforts to frustrate his businesses and political activities. Speaking during an interview on With Chude, hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo, Obi said he could not guarantee that he would be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election. Responding to a question about his plans for the next election, Obi said, "Not even a candidate. I might […]

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Court Awards Agunloye N10 Million Damages Against EFCC for Defamation

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has awarded N10 million in damages against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for defaming former Minister of Power, Dr. Olu Agunloye, through publications on its official website and social media platforms. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Peter Kekemeke held that the EFCC published false and defamatory statements by describing Agunloye as being prosecuted for a "$6 billion fraud," a claim the court found to be unsupported by […]

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Senate Rejects Motion to Probe Alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council

The Senate on Wednesday rejected a motion seeking a comprehensive investigation into the budgetary allocation, operations, and controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The motion was sponsored by the senator representing Kano South, Suleiman Kawu, who raised the matter during plenary under Order 9 and Rule 9(c) of the Senate Standing Orders (2026). Presenting the motion, Kawu expressed concern over growing public controversy surrounding the alleged council, stating that recent weeks had witnessed widespread allegations, accusations, […]

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