The Awka Ancient Kingdom community in Anambra State has criticized the state government for discrediting the chieftaincy title “Anyanwu N’Awalu Ora” conferred on Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, widow of the late Igbo leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu. The title was bestowed by His Imperial Majesty, Obi Austin Ndigwe, Ezeuzu III of Awka, in recognition of her contributions to

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Gunmen have abducted Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, the Oniwo of Aafin in Kwara State, his son Olaolu, and several residents of Adanla-Irese community, demanding a total ransom of N450 million. The kidnappers are reportedly asking N150 million for the monarch and his son, and N300 million for eight residents abducted from Adanla-Irese. Negotiations for the release

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A fiery exchange between Senator John Azuta-Mbata and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has spotlighted a shifting political landscape in Rivers State. The confrontation, which erupted publicly at the Eneka Day celebration in Obio/Akpor on December 30, 2025, underscores tensions over influence, loyalty, and authority in the state. Mbata, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, declared to

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The Kebbi State Government has directed the reopening of all primary and secondary schools that were previously shut down due to terrorist attacks and heightened insecurity across the state. The directive was issued through separate statements signed by Isah Ibrahim, Public Relations Officer of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and Aliyu Bagarawa, Deputy

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A family member of Nigerian-British boxing champion Anthony Joshua has alleged that the boxer’s phone was stolen by bystanders at the scene of the fatal road accident that claimed the lives of two of his close friends. Speaking with PUNCH, Joshua’s uncle, Adedamola Joshua, described the shock and trauma the family has endured since the

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A Nigerian military combat drone has crashed in the Kontagora forest area of Niger State, sparking fresh concerns over aerial military operations in the North-Central region. SaharaReporters gathered that the unmanned aerial vehicle went down on Friday, though the exact cause of the crash remains unclear as of the time of reporting. A photograph obtained

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The Gombe State Government has donated a total of ₦14 million to the families of seven journalists who lost their lives in a tragic road accident in the state. The journalists reportedly died on Monday while returning from a colleague’s wedding ceremony in Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State. The financial support was presented

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The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building and some adjoining structures following the deadly fire outbreak that occurred at the facility on December 24. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure in a statement posted on his official X account on Friday, warning residents and business owners that

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has arrested four suspects in connection with the killing of one of its volunteers, Abdurrauf Sheriff, during an attack by suspected hoodlums. The Kano State Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by its Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi. According to the

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Members of the Take-It-Back Movement (TIB) on Friday rescued victims of a road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, an incident the group said exposed serious gaps in Nigeria’s emergency response system. The accident occurred at Lufuwape, shortly after the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Camp, when a commercial bus carrying men and women of

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