A public dispute between Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido and pro-government singer Dauda Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, has drawn fresh attention to growing concerns over insecurity in Nigeria following the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Oyo State last month. Gunmen abducted at least 46 pupils and teachers from three schools in southwestern Oyo State on May...
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Lagos Governor Orders Waste Clearance Across State
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an immediate scale-up of waste evacuation efforts across the state following a recent build-up of refuse in some communities. Sanwo-Olu said agencies including the Lagos Waste Management Authority, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency and the Ministry of Environment had deployed additional trucks and personnel to clear waste...
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Diezani Cleared Of Bribery Charges By London Jury
Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke was on Wednesday cleared of six bribery-related charges following a lengthy trial in London. This ruling marks a significant setback for British authorities who had pursued corruption allegations against her for more than a decade. Alison-Madueke, who served as Nigeria’s minister of petroleum resources between 2010 and 2015 under...
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NAF Airlifts Sensitive Materials For Ekiti Poll, By-Elections
According to the statement, the exercise highlights the longstanding partnership between the NAF and INEC in safeguarding the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process. Ejodame noted that the timely delivery of sensitive election materials remains critical to conducting credible polls and strengthening public confidence in democratic institutions.
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Nigeria Military Mourns Retired General Who Died In Captivity, Vows Anti-Terror Fight
Nigeria’s military on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while being held captive by his abductors. The military pledged to intensify operations against terrorist and criminal groups across the country. In a statement by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information the Defence Headquarters said...
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Tinubu Marks Democracy Day With Prosperity-Focused National Message
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Friday said the generation that secured democracy after the annulled June 12, 1993 election had fulfilled its historic duty. He added that the current generation must now focus on achieving economic prosperity. Addressing the nation on Democracy Day, Tinubu said Nigeria had sustained 27 consecutive years of civilian rule since...
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U.S. Congressman Praises Nigeria’s House Of Reps. For Passing State Police Reform
U.S. Representative Riley Moore has welcomed Nigeria’s move towards establishing state police forces. He described the reform as an important step in addressing insecurity and protecting citizens across Africa’s most populous nation. Moore made the remarks following the passage of legislation by Nigeria’s House of Representatives aimed at advancing the creation of state-controlled police forces...
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Oyo Police Dismiss Terrorist Infiltration Claims As False
Oyo State police have dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that suspected Lukarawa terrorists had infiltrated forests around Ogbomoso and the Old Oyo National Park as false. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said intelligence assessments and security reports available to the command did not support...
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Tinubu Promises To Transform Abuja Into Modern Capital City
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Abuja into a model capital city through sustained infrastructure development. He said improved transport networks would boost economic growth and enhance connectivity across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Vice President Kashim Shettima who represented Tinubu during the inauguration of Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi...
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Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates West Africa’s First Additive Manufacturing Facility
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inaugurated what he called West Africa’s first multi-technology industrial additive manufacturing facility. The governor said the project would help reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported industrial components and spare parts. Speaking at the opening of the Arridex facility in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, Sanwo-Olu said local production of industrial parts would...