The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the deployment of 10,000 officers to Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State, working alongside personnel of the Nigerian Army, have intercepted a large consignment of illegal drugs during a coordinated operation in the state.
Over 600 kg of Cannabis Confiscated in Edo Drug Raid as NDLEA Hunts Kingpin Read More »
The Nigeria Police Force has announced a major development in the investigation into the killing of HRH Eze Barrister Paulinus Ekwueme, Ochia I of Ochia Kingdom, and five other persons in Ohaji/Egbema, Imo State.
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The General Officer Commanding 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Auwalu Mahmuda, has urged soldiers deployed for the Osun State off-cycle governorship election to conduct themselves professionally and obey the Code of Conduct for election duties.
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The Kano State Government has sent a high-level delegation to Sokoto to commiserate with the Sultan, the Sokoto State Government, and the family of the late Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji.
The condolence visit on Monday was on the directive of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, according to a statement from the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa.
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The Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has rejected threats of a “warning strike” by aviation unions, insisting that allegations of unremitted Ticket Service Charges to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority are unfounded.
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Nigeria’s rising star Samuel Ogazi delivered a commanding performance on Saturday to win the men’s 400m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, handing Team Nigeria its 10th gold medal of the competition.
Samuel Ogazi Wins 400m Gold, Lifts Nigeria’s Tally to 10 at Commonwealth Games Read More »
Street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has given his account of why he exited the ring during his celebrity boxing rematch with Nollywood actor Charles Okocha.
In an Instagram video posted on Saturday, hours after the bout at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Portable alleged he was subjected to unfair tactics. He accused Okocha of wrestling instead of boxing and claimed he was bitten during the fight.
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The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has explained how funds saved from the removal of petroleum subsidy are being utilized, stressing that the money is directed towards debt servicing, implementation of the new minimum wage, and student loan support.
Finance Minister Clarifies Use of Subsidy Savings for Debt, Wages, Student Loans Read More »
Nigeria got off to a strong start at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing six medals, three of them gold, thanks to a dominant performance by the country’s para powerlifting squad on day one.
The Games, scheduled to run through August 2, have drawn roughly 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories across the Commonwealth, who will compete in 10 sports.
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