The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into Engineer Emem Coffie, the 2023 Akwa Ibom State governorship candidate of the Accord Party, over allegations of defrauding a client of N245 million in a property deal in Wuye, Abuja. Coffie has reportedly ignored multiple police invitations regarding the matter. The complaint was lodged by Benedicta

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A tragic stampede occurred near House 7, the usual lodge of Governor Umar Bago in Bida Local Government Area, leaving at least one person dead and several others injured, as thousands of residents gathered allegedly to receive cash handouts ahead of the November 1 local government election. Eyewitnesses reported that the massive crowd had assembled

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Awka, Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed for Saturday’s Anambra governorship election of their safety and timely payment of election duty allowances. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the assurance during an interview with newsmen in Awka on Wednesday, emphasizing that no corps member

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Rack Centre, West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier-neutral and cloud-neutral data centre, has partnered with EdgeNext to launch Content Delivery Network (CDN) and cloud hosting services in Nigeria, hosted at Rack Centre’s state-of-the-art facility in Lagos. With a population exceeding 200 million and one of Africa’s youngest demographics, Nigeria represents a rapidly growing digital economy.

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Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma has announced a 26-man squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Nigeria. The squad was unveiled at a press conference in Libreville on Thursday and is led by captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mario Lemina, and Dennis Bounaga. Bounaga is Gabon’s top scorer in the qualifiers, netting eight

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Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 winner, Imisi, has revealed that she suffered the loss of her baby just weeks before auditioning for the reality TV show. The reality star shared the heartbreaking experience during a recent appearance on TVC Entertainment, where she opened up about her personal struggles prior to joining the show. “I

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Emirates Airline has announced plans to resume flight operations to Nigeria, marking the end of a nearly two-year suspension on the route. The airline’s Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday. “We are excited to resume our services to Nigeria. We thank the Nigerian government for

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Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has revealed that infidelity has never been a reason for her to end a relationship. Speaking in a recent interview, the award-winning singer and mother of one disclosed that she has never cheated on a partner and does not consider cheating a sufficient reason to walk away from a relationship. According

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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has revealed that about 75 percent of the commission’s court cases stem from pre-election disputes caused by internal party conflicts and poor democratic practices among political parties. Speaking with journalists in Awka on Wednesday, Amupitan said he is deeply concerned about the situation,

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The Niger Delta Youth Movement (NDYM) has commended the Federal Government for implementing various youth training and empowerment initiatives that have significantly reduced criminal activities across the region. In a statement issued by its National President, Comrade Major Ekene, the group noted that the programmes have contributed to a sharp decline in militancy, youth restiveness,

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