Multiple explosions on Wednesday rocked Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area in Edo State, triggering panic among residents and disrupting normal activities in the area.

Eyewitnesses said the blasts, which occurred at different locations within the town, sent residents fleeing for safety as loud bangs echoed across nearby neighbourhoods. Shops were hurriedly shut, while vehicular and pedestrian movement was temporarily halted as fear spread. As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the explosions remains unclear. Security […]

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Tinubu Hosts Niger Delta Leaders, Vows to Defeat Terrorism, Banditry

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Niger Delta leaders that his administration is intensifying efforts to defeat terrorism and banditry across the country, while also expanding development in the oil-producing region. The president gave the assurance while hosting a delegation of Niger Delta leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He said security remains a […]

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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, is set to confer the revered traditional title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a ceremony scheduled to hold on Saturday.

According to palace sources, the installation will take place in Oyo town and is expected to attract prominent traditional rulers, political leaders, cultural stakeholders and dignitaries from across Yorubaland and beyond. The title Okanlomo is regarded as one of the most prestigious honorary titles within the Oyo traditional institution, often reserved for individuals considered to […]

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NDLEA Secures Court Order to Detain Vessel, Captain and Crew Over Cocaine Shipment From Brazil

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully obtained an order from the Federal High Court in Lagos to detain a foreign‑flagged vessel, its captain and 20 crew members following the seizure of a substantial shipment of cocaine arriving from Brazil. According to the court order granted by Justice Frida Nkemakonam Ogazi, the vessel […]

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POLICE RECOVER CASH, FIREARMS, VEHICLE FROM FLEEING ROBBERY SUSPECTS IN ANAMBRA

The Anambra State Police Command has recovered ₦636,700 in cash, firearms, and an accidented vehicle abandoned by suspected armed robbers in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area. Police operatives on patrol reportedly engaged the suspects, who attempted to flee on sighting the officers. During the chase, the suspects’ vehicle crashed, forcing them to abandon it and […]

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ATBUTH Busts Fraudster, Recovers ₦27,000 Extorted From Patient’s Family

The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi State, has uncovered a case of fraud involving an impostor who posed as a hospital staff member and extorted money from a patient’s relatives. According to the hospital, the suspect deceived the victim’s family into believing that the payment was required to facilitate medical […]

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Tinted Glass Permit: NBA, Police Clash Over Planned Enforcement

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) are at odds over the police’s announcement to resume enforcement of the suspended tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026. The disagreement followed a notice issued by the police on Monday, informing motorists that vehicles with tinted glasses would require valid permits when […]

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ICPC Probe: Allegations Against Me Are False — NMDPRA Boss

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, has dismissed allegations made against him by the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, describing them as false, misleading and without factual basis. Speaking on the matter yesterday, Ahmed said the claims, which reportedly prompted an investigation […]

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JEALOUSY GONE WRONG: 19-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Kills Boyfriend in Ogun

A 19-year-old girl has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command over the alleged killing of her boyfriend following a jealousy-fuelled dispute. According to reports, the incident occurred after an argument between the young couple reportedly escalated into a violent confrontation. Neighbours were said to have raised an alarm after hearing a commotion, only […]

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised alarm over what it described as the worst survival crisis Nigerians have ever faced, blaming the situation on soaring inflation, widespread insecurity, poor wages and the collapse of social welfare systems.

In a statement, the NLC said the rising cost of living has pushed millions of workers and ordinary citizens into extreme hardship, making it increasingly difficult for families to afford basic necessities such as food, housing, transportation and healthcare. The labour union noted that inflation continues to erode workers’ incomes, leaving salaries worthless and unable […]

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