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Month: June 2026

Court ruling on NDC is a hurdle, not stop sign – Obi

By Henry Umoru Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 polls, Peter Obi, has described Friday’s judgment of a Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, not to recognise the NDC as a political party pending when all legal issues surrounding it are…

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NCoS probes alleged occupation of property by ex-convicts in Cross River

The Controller of Nigeria Correctional Services, NCS, in Cross River State, Aniekan Nyah, has said that he was still awaiting findings of a five-man committee investigating the alleged occupation of agency’s property by ex-convicts and other hoodlums. The clan head of Efut Akani Esuk in Calabar South LGA, Muri Eyo Effiong Okon, V,  had alleged that…

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NDC rejects derecognition ruling, heads to Appeal Court

By Enitan Abdultawab The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a ruling by the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, that set aside an earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party, insisting that it remains registered and will immediately challenge the decision at the…

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Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu joins US Army

By Enitan Abdultawab Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has announced his enlistment into the United States Army, describing the achievement as a tribute to his late father and the culmination of months of intense physical and mental training. The actor shared the news in a heartfelt post on his official Instagram account on Friday, revealing that…

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Benue Police rescue eight kidnap victims, neutralise three bandits

..arrest 10 suspects, recover arms in major crackdown By Peter Duru Benue State Police Command has announced a series of breakthroughs in its crackdown on crime across the state, including the rescue of eight kidnapped victims, neutralising three suspected armed bandits, and arresting 10 suspects linked to offences ranging from human trafficking and armed robbery…

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Terrorism Financing: CBN freezes accounts of Adamu Ciroma, four others

….Freezes one BDC By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed the immediate freezing of bank accounts belonging to five individuals and one Bureau de Change (BDC) over alleged links to terrorism financing. The directive was contained in a circular dated June 24, 2026, with reference number CMD/FCS/PUB/CIR/002/01, addressed…

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Eba Island Oil Dispute: Atijere monarch threatens protest over exclusion from talks

….Insists Island Belongs to Ondo, Warns Ogun Against Politicising Ownership Claims By Dayo Johnson AKURE — The Molokun of Atijere Kingdom in the oil-rich Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Samuel Adeoye Edema, has threatened peaceful protests over the alleged exclusion of his community from discussions and benefits arising from oil exploration activities…

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Nigeria will witness monumental development with effective tax system — Oyedele

…As CITN Embarks on Tax Awareness Campaign By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria will witness monumental development if the country gets its tax system right. Oyedele stated this in Abuja while receiving a delegation of the Chartered Institute…

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WAFCON 2026: NSC, NFF unveil welfare committee for Super Falcons

A welfare committee  has been constituted by the National Sports Commission, NSC, and Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for the Super Falcons ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. The committee has been saddle with responsibility of ensuring a hitch-free campaign for the Super Falcons. Aisha Falode, an executive board member of…

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State Police may fail without strong local governments — Ubani

By Henry Ojelu Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Monday Ubani, has warned that the newly passed State Police Bill may fail to achieve its objectives unless Nigeria strengthens its local government system and establishes robust safeguards against abuse. Ubani made the observation while reacting to the passage of the State Police Bill by the Senate…

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