Police arrest 22-year-old woman over alleged self-kidnap in Anambra
By Sunny A. David, Awka
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old woman, Nwachukwu Chidubem Blessing, over an alleged attempt to stage her own kidnap and obtain ₦3 million from her family.
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2027: Tinubu’s trip to America puts an end to the chatter about his supposed inability to…
By Dr. James Bwala
For quite some time, the political scene in Nigeria has been buzzing with talk about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's alleged struggles to set foot in the U.S. This topic has popped up repeatedly in opposition debates,!-->!-->!-->…
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NDLEA intercepts N3.4bn drugs, arrests fake police officer, nechanic-dealer
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted more than 1.3 million pills and capsules of tramadol and other opioids, alongside about 6,000 kilogrammes of cannabis, in a nationwide crackdown that yielded!-->…
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Governor Radda leads North-West governors to showcase regional agenda, open global investment at…
The Governor of Katsina State and Chairman of the North West Governors’ Forum, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, will on Monday, 21 September 2026, lead his counterparts from the seven North West States to a high-level side event on the sidelines!-->…
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Bauchi NUJ Council gets new leaders, elects Isa Gadau chairman
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Immediate past Secretary of the Bauchi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Isa Garba Gadau of the Bauchi State Television (BATV) has emerged Chairman of the Council, in an election held!-->!-->!-->…
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JED alleges unlawful, forceful invasion of Bauchi office by NAF officers over disconnection of…
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Bauchi Operations Base, have allegedly invaded the Bauchi Operations office of the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED), seized and assaulted its staff over!-->!-->!-->…
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Niger: How 37 miners died in NSCDC custody
By Dr James Bwala
The tragic suffocation of 37 miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State is a serious violation of human rights that calls for an immediate, transparent, and!-->!-->!-->…
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Anambra debt row: Former SSG Obaze defends Obi’s 2014 handover records
By Sunny A. David, Awka
A former Secretary to the Anambra State Government, (SSG), Oseloka Obaze, has backed former Governor Peter Obi’s account of the financial position of the state when he handed over power to his successor, Willie!-->!-->!-->…
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Former Anambra lawmaker raises concern over alleged Chinese-Igbo business rivalry
By Sunny A. David, Awka
A former member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. George Okoye, has raised concerns over what he described as growing tensions between Igbo traders and Chinese business interests in Nigeria.
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Anambra government admits error over $123m Obi loan claim
By Sunny A. David, Awka
The Anambra State Government has admitted that it failed to properly verify the amount actually drawn from a $123 million World Bank loan facility linked to the administration of former Governor Peter Obi before!-->!-->!-->…
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