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Police Arrest Two Suspected Robbers After Gun Battle in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers linked to a proscribed secessionist group following a fierce gun battle at...

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Court Dismisses NDLEA Bid to Stop Reopening of Proxy Night Club, Orders Contempt Notice on Chairman

The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed an application by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seeking to halt the unsealing...

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NIS Introduces “Passport Produced” Feature to Improve Tracking and Collection Process

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a new feature to its passport tracking system aimed at improving transparency and keeping applicants better...

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Abducted Edo Doctor Regains Freedom After N50m Ransom Payment

An abducted medical doctor, Dr. Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom after his family paid a ransom of N50 million to his abductors,...

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Ebem Ohafia Community Bans Hard Drugs, Cultism, Criminal Activities

Ebem Ohafia Community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State has imposed a ban on the consumption of hard drugs, cultism, violence...

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Kogi Governor Confirms Death of Newswatch Co-Founder Yakubu Mohammed at 75

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has confirmed the death of elder statesman and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, who passed away...

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ADC Woos Jonathan, Saraki, Others in Fresh Push Ahead of 2027 Elections

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified efforts to strengthen its political base ahead of the 2027 general elections, extending invitations to former...

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Gospel Singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, ‘Omije Ojumi’ Crooner, s in Lagos

Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known for her inspirational hit song Omije Ojumi, has passed away. Her death was announced on Tuesday...

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Airport Police Arrest Driver in Fatal Ikeja Hit-and-Run

The Airport Police Command has arrested the driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 19-year-old female pedestrian at...

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Third Mainland Bridge Rehabilitation Cost N43 Billion, CCTV Centre N2.5 Billion – Minister Umahi

Lagos — The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has disclosed that the total rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State...