Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the arrest and ongoing detention of Abubakar Isah Mokwa, a postgraduate student at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), by the Niger State Government under Governor Umaru Bago. In a statement issued on Saturday, Atiku described Mokwa’s arrest as “outrageous and unacceptable,” accusing Governor Bago of

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Nigerian actress Peju Ogunmola has announced her return to acting, months after the passing of her only child, Ayomikun. In a video shared on her Instagram on Friday, Ogunmola described the past months as “heavy” but expressed gratitude for the outpouring of public support that helped her cope. “A new month, a new dawn. The

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Fulham star Alex Iwobi has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite a shaky start to their qualifying campaign, Eric Chelle’s side managed to reach the playoffs, finishing second in Group C behind South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. Nigeria is set to face the Gabonese Panthers

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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested Uwem Umana, leader of a masquerade cultural group, along with another individual, for alleged involvement in a series of criminal activities, including illegal assembly, armed blockage of a public highway, and extortion. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed in a statement on Saturday

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Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has praised U.S. President Donald Trump for designating Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) due to persistent human rights violations and the government’s failure to protect citizens from killings and insecurity. In a statement on Saturday, Frank said the

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Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, posting a strong 16% year-on-year increase in gross earnings, rising from N2.9 trillion in Q3 2024 to N3.4 trillion in Q3 2025. The results reflect the Bank’s resilience, disciplined execution, and commitment to long-term shareholder value despite a

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Nigeria’s cassava sector is no longer just a vision—it’s becoming a reality. Local entrepreneurs are scaling industrial operations, unlocking new markets, and proving that cassava can evolve from a staple crop into a major economic asset. Success in this industry depends on securing a steady supply of cassava, maintaining high utilization rates, accessing affordable capital,

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Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have destroyed a major bandits’ camp and recovered weapons during a clearance operation in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, conducted under the ongoing Operation Lafiya Nakowa, followed credible intelligence on bandit activities in Unom, Yongogba, Tornyi, and Mbayongo villages. The raid, carried out on

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As part of ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities and restore peace in Makurdi and surrounding areas, troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), arrested seven suspected cultists following a precision raid on a suspected hideout in the North Bank general area of the state capital on October 30. During the operation,

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The Nigerian Federal Government has vehemently rejected the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to designate the country as a “Country of Particular Concern,” calling the allegations of widespread Christian killings inaccurate. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Saturday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, asserted that the claims do not reflect the

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