Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has called on Nigerian Catholics to deepen their commitment to Church doctrines and actively collaborate with the Bishops’ Conference in promoting the faith. The Archbishop made the remarks during a reception for the Laity Council’s National President, Sir Ambrose Obioha KSM, accompanied

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The remains of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer, Lasisi Oluwamayokun, and her daughter, Adesewa, were laid to rest in Osogbo, Osun State, following their tragic deaths. The burial service took place at St. John’s Anglican Church, Ita-Olookan, Osogbo, drawing family members, colleagues, and sympathizers who came to pay their final respects. Oluwamayokun, 38, served

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Dr. Matthias Etim, a medical doctor at Cottage Hospital Ukana in Essien Udim Local Government Area, and the hospital’s Head of Pharmacy have been slated to appear before a disciplinary committee of the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health over alleged professional and administrative breaches. Dr. Etim is accused of being absent during duty calls

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The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) to shut down Yard 158 Events Centre in Oregun. The call comes after the venue reportedly failed to cooperate with official summons related to an unresolved consumer complaint. The resolution followed a motion presented by

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Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has officially filed a corruption petition against the former Managing Director of the Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The petition, submitted through Dangote’s lead counsel, Dr. O.J. Onoja, S.A.N., follows the withdrawal of an earlier complaint

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Dr. Andrew Orovwigho, a consultant neuro-psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH), Enugu, has tragically died following a series of violent attacks that began with his kidnapping. According to sources, Dr. Orovwigho was abducted on December 30, 2025, in front of his residence and reportedly shot during the incident. He was released by his captors

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The Bola Tinubu administration plans to spend N3.3 billion on vehicle procurement and replacement in 2026, according to the 2026 budget proposal: For comparison, the 2025 budget allocated N3.6 billion for operational vehicles and N1 billion for SUV replacements. Historical context: The continued spending on vehicles and SUVs has drawn attention amid calls for prudence

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The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned activist Salim Abubakar following a petition filed against him at the Central Police Station, Abuja, on December 19, 2025. Police said Abubakar was arrested after he failed to respond to multiple invitations during the investigation. Abubakar appeared before a court in Abuja on January 8, 2026, where the hearing

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Concerns are growing over the detention of civic activists in Osun State following their reports of an alleged stampede that killed three people during a food distribution at the Ikire residence of an APC governorship aspirant. A family source described the arrests as a clampdown on civic reporting and a violation of due process. One

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In an industry often criticised for glorifying fraud, drug abuse, and illicit lifestyles, Nigerian singer Akinbami Ebenezer, popularly known as Ben Akinbami, is taking a different approach. He is releasing songs that discourage crime and support law enforcement efforts. Speaking after a recent performance at the EFCC Officers’ Night Out, Akinbami said, “Music is powerful

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