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EFCC Probe Into ECN Boss Sparks Anxiety Over Alleged APC 2027 Funding Structure

The ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission into the Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, has...

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NAPTIP Secures Life Imprisonment for Two Security Guards Over Repeated Abuse of Minor in Abuja

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has secured the conviction and life imprisonment of two security guards for...

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Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Pays Tribute to Late Mother at 13th Memorial Service

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has paid glowing tribute to his late mother, Mrs Rose Diri, describing her as a virtuous woman...

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Federal High Court Sentences Female Gunrunner to 20 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism Charges

The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced a female gunrunner, Halima Haliru, to 20 years imprisonment after she pleaded guilty...

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Parents Condemn School Strike in Borno and Oyo Over Abduction of Students and Teachers

Parents under the umbrella of the National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, NAPTAN, have condemned the recent invasion of schools in Borno and...

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Ekiti Police Dismiss Sergeant Over Alleged Drug Use and Misconduct

The Nigeria Police Force in Ekiti State has dismissed a police sergeant identified as Osayingbemi Temitope following his involvement in an incident linked...

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Chad Denies Targeting Civilians During Operations Against Boko Haram

The government of Chad has denied allegations that its military deliberately targeted civilians during recent operations against Boko Haram militants around the Lake...

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Nigeria Police Extradite Alleged Romance Scam Suspect to United States

The Nigeria Police Force through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau Abuja has extradited Samuel Ugberease, popularly known as Putsammy, Putput, and Sammy, to...

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Abuja Court Remands Cleric Over Alleged Defilement of Minor

An Abuja High Court on Thursday ordered the remand of cleric Amos Isah over allegations of defilement pending verification of his earlier bail...

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Leah Sharibu at 23: Renewed Calls for Freedom as Advocacy Group Keeps Hope Alive

As Leah Sharibu marks her 23rd birthday, Nigerians and supporters across the world are once again reflecting on the painful reality of her...