Officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) on Monday took custody of activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The officials arrived at the court premises in a prison transport vehicle, popularly known as Black Maria, and received Sowore from operatives …
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Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has revealed that the squad is fully committed to doing whatever is required to help Lionel Messi make the biggest impact possible at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mac Allister, along with fellow midfielders Rodrigo De Paul and Enzo Fernández, has been central to Argentina’s energetic …
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A 33-year-old woman, Taiwo Oluwaseun, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining N25.1 million by false pretences. Oluwaseun, whose address was not stated, is facing a four-count charge of conspiracy, stealing, fraudulent conversion and obtaining by false pretences. The prosecutor, Supol Josephine Ikhayere, told the court …
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The Rivers Police Command has suspended a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) from office following allegations of extortion and misconduct. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, disclosed this to journalists on Monday in Port Harcourt. Agabe siad the action followed reports circulating on social media alleging that the officer collected N500,000 …
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The Federal Government and South Korea have inaugurated a new initiative aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and innovation across Nigeria. The initiative is being implemented through the Abuja Centre for Entrepreneurship (ACE) project, a partnership between SMEDAN and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The KOICA Nigeria Country Director, Eunsub Kim, …
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced a new compliance requirement. The directive mandates prior approval for significant ownership changes in telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria. The agencies announced the measure in a joint statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. The statement was signed by …
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has graduated 111 personnel from Special Forces Course 13/2026. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. Ehimen said that the move would further enhance the NAF capacity to support …
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International Improv and Playback Theatre Festival, Africa’s first global gathering focusing on social justice, community engagement, mental health, and resilience building, has officially begun in Abuja. Malam Ibrahim Aminu, Mandate Secretary, Social Development Secretariat (SDS), Federal Capital Territory Administration, said at the opening of the event on Sunday, that the …
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Mr Dare Bejide, has rejected the Ekiti State election result. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, Bejide described the election as lacking credibility. He alleged tnat the exercise was conducted in “an atmosphere replica of a war zone”. The ADC candidate accused the ruling …
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Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the Case Fatality Rate climbing to 25.0 per cent, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said. This is contained in the NCDC Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 23 (June 1 to June 7). This, the agency …
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