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BREAKING: DSS arrests Sowore on return to Nigeria
The Department of State Services, DSS, has reportedly arrested popular activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore. Sowore was said to have been arrested upon his return to…
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“APC has not said anything” – Families of young men killed by Okpebholo’s convoy lament
The families of the young men killed by the convoy of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo have lamented that they are…
Politics
Edo election: “We’ll defend our votes with our blood” – PDP national chairman declares
Ahead of the Edo governorship election, acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ilia Damagun has vowed that party members would defend their votes…
21 Dead In Kaduna-Abuja Road Crash
A tragic motor accident occurred on Thursday along the Kaduna-Abuja highway, resulting in the loss of at least 21 lives. The accident happened at the border…
FG Declares Monday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, 16th September as a public holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, This…
JUST IN: EFCC Declares Man Wanted For Stealing Commission’s Vehicle
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a 26-year-old man, Ibrahim Mohammed wanted for stealing the commission’s vehicle. The commission disclosed this in a…
Politics
I’m Ready To Be Vice President – Peter Obi Declares, Gives Conditions
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said he is open to being Nigeria’s Vice President in the future. The former Anambra…
NERC slams AEDC N1.69bn fine for overbilling customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC has slammed a N1.69 billion fine on Abuja Electricity Distribution Company for overbilling customers. NERC disclosed this document titled, ‘2024…
BREAKING: Lagos Govt Shuts Down Eko Bridge
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced that Eko Bridge will be shut down to make room for emergency repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works.…
Niger Delta Communities Seek $310 Million in Damages from Shell Over Asset Sale
Niger Delta communities are seeking 505 billion naira ($310 million) in damages from Shell, alleging that the oil giant breached a court order by proceeding with…