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Miyetti Allah Leader Arrested by Nigerian Army, Family Cries Out
Family Alleges Gross Injustice, Urges Nigerian Army to Grant Access and Ensure Immediate Release of Miyetti Allah Leader Amid Controversial Detention
The family of Alhaji Bello Bodejo, the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has called for his immediate … Continue Reading
UPDATED: Police Nab Three Suspects With N129Billion in Fake Currencies in Kano
In a major breakthrough, police operatives in Kano State recover Fake currencies worth over N129 billion and arrest three suspects, while another operation in Kaduna leads to the capture of three gunrunners and the seizure of live ammunition.
The Nigerian … Continue Reading
Borno Inmate Secures N1M Prize in First Chess Championship
Inmate Triumphs in Maiden Chess Championship, Secures N1 Million Prize at Maiduguri Custodial Centre
An inmate at the Maiduguri Maximum Custodial Centre has won the inaugural Chess in Prison Championship, organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime … Continue Reading
South-South has the Potential To Transform Nigeria – Tinubu
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has declared his administration’s goal to position Nigeria as a leading agricultural export nation by 2025.
During remarks made at the “Road to South-South National Convergence for Renewed Hope Agenda” event, President Tinubu, represented … Continue Reading
Kano Police arrest 3 suspects with N129.5bn in counterfeit Currency
Kano State Police Make Significant Counterfeit Currency Arrests
Kano State — The Kano State Police Command announced on Tuesday that they have apprehended three individuals connected to a large counterfeit currency operation involving a staggering total equivalent to N129.5 billion.… Continue Reading
Heavily Armed Men Abduct 43 in Zamfara Village By 2am
At Least 43 Kidnapped in Early Morning Attack in Zamfara State
In a distressing incident, at least 43 individuals were reportedly abducted by armed assailants in Kakidawa, located in the Gidan Goga district of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Court Declines Dele Farotimi’s Bail Application, Extends Detention
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi remains in custody as the Magistrate Court denies bail amid defamation and cybercrime allegations
The Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has denied the bail application of prominent human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, extending … Continue Reading
Naira Rises to N1,550/$ in parallel market
Naira Sees Mixed Performance in Parallel and Official Foreign Exchange Markets
In a notable shift, the Naira has appreciated to N1,550 per dollar in the parallel market, an improvement from N1,555 per dollar recorded over the past weekend. This change … Continue Reading
Abia Officials Hold Talks with Host Communities on Airport Project
Abia State Government Engages Nsulu Clan Ahead of Proposed Airport Project
The Abia State Government has initiated community consultations to inform residents of Nsulu clan in Isialangwa North Local Government Area about the planned location of the new Abia Airport … Continue Reading
Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to visit Nigeria On Tuesday
Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Undertake Official Visit to Nigeria from December 10-12, 2024
Germany’s President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is set to embark on a three-day official visit to Nigeria, commencing on December 10, 2024, and concluding on December 12, 2024. … Continue Reading