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4 confirmed dead as suspected terrorists attack Immigration facility in Kebbi

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the deaths of four individuals following an attack by suspected terrorists on its facilities at the Kangiwa border, Kebbi State. This is contained in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, (SPRO) Deputy Comptroller of Immigration (DCI), Kenneth Udo on Sunday in Abuja. Udo said that…

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Bello Turji’s whereabouts unknown as top commanders killed in Air Force strikes

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says that air strikes and synchronised ground assaults have killed scores of bandits, leaving many others gravely wounded in Bello Turji’s stronghold at Fakai Hills in Zamfara. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Olusola Akinboyewa, on Sunday in Abuja. Akinboyewa said…

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Tinubu celebrates billionaire industrialist Rasaq Okoya at 85

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday congratulated Chief Rasaq Okoya as he celebrated his 85th birthday. Tinubu lauded the Chairman of Eleganza Group for exemplifying the Nigerian spirit of entrepreneurship, hard work, and success, Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement. “For over six decades, your endeavours and achievements have not only inspired countless businesses…

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How to get your man’s attention on a weekend of packed football action

Football weekends can be intense, especially if your man is a die-hard fan. Between games, pre-shows, post-game analyses, fantasy league updates and tensed betting moments, it might seem like there’s little room for anything else. However, there are several creative and considerate ways to connect with your man without feeling like you’re intruding on his…

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Music, sports will not make you a billionaire, Anthony Joshua shares strong message

Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua has advised that sports, music or entertainment alone are not enough to make anyone a billionaire. The two-time world heavyweight champion dropped the advice in a Snapchat post where he urged individuals to prioritise sustainability, education, and sound business ethics over the allure of fame. He wrote, For anyone to reach…

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How Wike’s road project promotes socio-economic activities in FCT community

Residents of Saburi I and II in Abuja Municipal Area Council, Abuja, have described the recently constructed road in the community initiated by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, as a “game changer.” Some of the residents told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, that the road project had…

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Ondo Gov pardons 40 prisoners, commutes death sentences to mark 60th birthday

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State in a poignant act of compassion commemorating his 60th birthday has granted prerogative of mercy to 40 prisoners in the state. Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor made this known in a statement on Sunday in Akure. Adeniyan explained that the initiative emerged from recommendations put…

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2 Aye cult members confess to killing 15 Eiye cultists in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command says it arrested about 2,176 suspects between September 2024 and January 2025. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, confirmed this on Saturday while briefing newsmen on the Command’s recent achievements. He said that the 2,176 suspects were arrested for various offences including murder, kidnapping, and armed robbery, among…

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I was misinformed – Obi admits gaffe for alleging national grid collapse

The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has acknowledged the error in his comment regarding the purported national power grid collapse. On Saturday, December 11, 2025, social media was awash with posts suggesting that the power grid had collapsed yet again. Posts from netizens, who reported power outages in their various locations simultaneously, mostly…

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Tinubu bans homosexuality, body piercing in military

President Bola Tinubu has approved the express prohibition of military personnel from engaging in homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, body piercing, and other acts deemed contrary to the ethics of the armed forces. At the same time, the personnel are also barred from cross-dressing, tattooing, disorderly behaviour, and drunkenness on or off duty. The directive is spelt…

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