Boko Haram Attacks Military Base in Borno, Soldiers Repel Assault
A wave of tension swept through Ngamdu in Borno State after suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched a deadly attack on a military base in the…
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Abia Police Rescue 18 Stolen Children, Arrest 10 Suspected Traffickers
The Abia State Police Command has achieved a major breakthrough in its fight against child trafficking, rescuing 18 stolen infants and children while arresting 10…
Student Accuses Ogun Police Officers of Extorting N99,000, Leaving Cap Behind
A student, Olawale Ayomide, has accused police officers attached to the Igbeba Police Station in the Ijebu Ode area of Ogun State of extorting ₦99,000…
Presidency Dismisses World Bank Report on Poverty, Says Figures Outdated
The Presidency has rejected the World Bank’s recent report estimating that 139 million Nigerians are living in poverty, insisting that the figures do not reflect…
Court Orders Arrest of Former INEC Chairman Mahmoud Yakubu for Contempt
The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the former Chairman of…
CAN Clarifies Position on Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has clarified its position on reports alleging a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, saying that while many Christian communities have…
FG Forms Expanded Negotiation Committee to Avert ASUU Strike
The Federal Government has announced the formation of an Expanded Negotiation Committee to fast-track ongoing discussions with unions across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions — a move…
Senate Approves Bill for 10-Year Passport Ban on Nigerians Convicted Abroad
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill seeking to revoke the international passports of Nigerians convicted of crimes overseas for a minimum of ten years.…
DNA Testing vs. Islamic Law: Why Clerics Say It’s Forbidden for Muslim Couples
A prominent Islamic cleric, Dr. Sharafdeen Gbadebo, has sparked debate after cautioning Muslim couples against the use of DNA tests for paternity determination, declaring it…
PENGASSAN Dissolves NGIC, NGML Branch Executives Over Failure to Halt Gas Supply to Dangote Refinery
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has dissolved the branch executive councils of the Nigeria Gas Infrastructure Company Ltd (NGIC)…