A 25-year-old Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student, Ayodele Peter, was brutally killed in what police believe was a cult-related attack in Opomulero, Owo, Ondo State. The incident occurred shortly after the young man had been grieving the recent loss of his mother. Investigations suggest the attack stemmed from a violent rivalry between cult groups operating within

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At least nine people were injured on Monday following a violent confrontation between farmers and herders in Loko community, Nasarawa State. The clash reportedly occurred around noon on December 15 in Bakono village, triggered by a dispute over alleged damage to farmland owned by a man identified as Bako Usman. The disagreement quickly escalated into

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The Kano State Roads Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has launched a staff verification exercise to detect ghost employees and determine the actual workforce size. Key Points:

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Habeeb Hamzat, known online as Peller, following a viral video showing him driving recklessly during a live broadcast, which resulted in a crash. Police Statement Highlights: CP Olohundare Jimoh, Lagos Commissioner of Police, also warned social media influencers and the public against promoting hazardous or illegal activities online,

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The Debt Management Office (DMO) has called on Nigeria’s state governments to adhere strictly to the Fiscal Responsibility Act when borrowing. Director-General Patience Oniha made the appeal during a workshop in Abuja for state officials on responsible borrowing. She emphasized the importance of understanding debt recording, sustainability analysis, and medium-term debt management strategies. Oniha explained

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Nigeria’s ports recorded significant growth in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Total cargo throughput rose to 33.52 million metric tons, a 16.2% increase from Q3 2024. Container traffic grew 18.9% to 546,931 TEUs, with export containers surging 1,085% to 69,039 TEUs, signaling a major boost in non-oil exports.

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Usman Sarki argues that despite growing anti-French sentiment in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, France remains a critical strategic actor in West Africa, with far-reaching implications for Nigeria. As a nuclear-armed UN Security Council member with advanced military, intelligence, and surveillance capabilities, France continues to shape regional security dynamics, even as it withdraws troops from

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The family of Mrs. Akubo Lovelyn John and Gynescope Specialist Hospital, Lagos, are embroiled in a bitter dispute following her death just hours after giving birth. The John family has accused the hospital of negligence, alleging that medical staff delayed transferring Mrs. John to another facility despite her deteriorating condition. They claim that five pints

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Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have begun gathering at the NLC Secretariat in Abuja to stage a nationwide protest over the country’s worsening security situation. NLC President Joe Ajaero was among the leaders present, alongside representatives of labour unions and civil society organisations. Also participating in solidarity was Omoyele Sowore and members of

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Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has disclosed that he directly contacted the office of then-President Muhammadu Buhari, through his Chief of Staff Abba Kyari, to ensure players received their bonuses for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after months of delays by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Speaking on his Obi One

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