Edo Clinch Niger Delta Games Title, End 24-Year Wait for Major Trophy

Team Edo have been crowned champions of the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, bringing an end to a 24-year drought without a major tournament victory. The triumph marks Edo State’s first major title since winning the 2002 National Sports Festival, which it hosted. In a thrilling week-long competition, the Heartbeat State athletes finished top […]

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Bala Mohammed Raises Alarm Over 10,000 Armed Bandits in Alkaleri

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has raised concerns over escalating insecurity in Alkaleri Local Government Area, revealing that more than 10,000 armed bandits are currently attacking communities in the area. The governor disclosed this on Thursday during a visit to internally displaced persons (IDPs) who fled Mansur, Yalau, Futuk, Duguri and Gwana communities following recent bandit […]

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Protesters Back Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Independent Corrupt Practices Commission Probe of Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai

Hundreds of protesters on Thursday flooded major streets in Kaduna metropolis in support of the ongoing investigation of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). The demonstrators, under the umbrella of the Nasiriya Movement, called for an open and transparent public trial of El-Rufai and […]

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FG Renews Push for State Police, Urges NASS to Fast-Track Constitutional Amendment

The Federal Government has renewed its call for the establishment of state police, urging the National Assembly to expedite constitutional amendments that would provide the legal framework for its implementation. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), led by […]

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Independent National Electoral Commission Reschedules 2027 Presidential, NASS Polls to January

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections to Saturday, January 16, 2027, following the enactment of the Electoral Act, 2026. The Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections have also been moved to Saturday, February 6, 2027. In a statement issued on Thursday by National Commissioner and Chairman of […]

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Ogun Court Adjourns Case of Driver in Anthony Joshua Road Crash to March 2026

The Ogun Magistrate Court 1 in Sagamu, presided over by Magistrate Olufumilayo Somefun, has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji, the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua’s road accident, to March 17, 2026. This marks the second adjournment of the case to allow the Director of Public Prosecutions, who […]

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Coroner Adjourns Inquest into Death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Son to April 2026

The Coroner sitting at the Yaba Magistrate Court has adjourned until April 14, 2026, the commencement of the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu, son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege. Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji fixed the date on Wednesday when the matter came up before the court. At the proceedings, Senior […]

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Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation to Empower Emerging African Creatives

Global Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has unveiled the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, a non-profit organisation aimed at providing music education and industry access to aspiring artists across Africa. The award-winning singer announced the initiative on her Instagram page, describing it as a platform dedicated to empowering emerging African creatives through access, mentorship and world-class music education. According […]

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