Police arrest suspected kidnappers, political thug in Niger
The police state command disclosed this in a crime bulletin issued on Wednesday by spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun.
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2027: Nigerian youths should take control of polling units, streets – Adebayo
Prince Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has urged Nigerian youths to take control of their neighbourhoods, streets and polling units ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He said this during his discussion with the Confederation ...
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Drug Trafficking: South African Woman Jailed 25 Years For Importing 5.75kg Heroin
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Jessica Ann, to 25 years in prison for smuggling 5.75 kilogrammes of heroin into Nigeria through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Justice Egwuatu passed...
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Lagos 2027: Rhodes-Vivour vows to campaign in Yoruba
Lagos governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said he will conduct his campaign in Yoruba ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Rhodes-Vivour made this known during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday. He was responding to q...
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Why it’s harder for female artistes to be successful – Fave
Nigerian singer Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere, popularly known as Fave, has spoken about the challenges female artistes face in the music industry, saying their success is often judged by their appearance rather than their talent. Fave made the remark during a recent episode of...
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NNL: Ekiti United building towards a successful season – Vandi
Ekiti United head coach Jacob Vandi has promised to build a competitive and disciplined team for the new Nigeria National League, NNL, season. Vandi disclosed this in a message ahead of the 2026–27 season. He insisted that his team is still a work in progress. Vandi pointed out t...
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Lagos deploys more officers to ease Kara Bridge gridlock, advises motorists on alternative routes
The Lagos State Government has increased the number of traffic management personnel deployed along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following a severe gridlock that reportedly kept thousands of motorists and commuters on the road for more than 12 hours. The congestion affected several...
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Drug trafficking: Court sentences South African woman to 25 yrs in prison
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, to 25 years’ imprisonment for smuggling 5.75kg of heroin into Nigeria. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a judgment, held that Nigerian law does not respect emotions. The News Agency of Ni...
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NWFL: Rangers Women acquire Dannaz Ladies, set for maiden campaign
Rangers Women are set to make their maiden appearance in the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, next season. According to reports, the management of the club has acquired the slot of Dannaz Ladies in the NWFL. Dannaz Ladies featured in the NWFL last season. DAILY POST reports t...
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Stop deceiving Nigerians with sermons – Presidency blasts Peter Obi
The Presidency has once again taken a swipe at the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate Peter Obi. In a post on his verified X handle on Thursday, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, urged Obi to stop deceivi...
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Lagos 2027: Rhodes-Vivour reveals why Hamzat must be disqualified from guber race
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, says his All Progressives Congress, APC, counterpart, Obafemi Hamzat, must be disqualified from the race because of his oath of allegiance to a foreign nation. Rhodes-Vivour mad...
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NPFL: Sporting Lagos ready for Abia Warriors test – Buter
Sporting Lagos technical adviser Jeffery Buter has expressed the team’s determination to maintain their winning momentum in their next fixture against Abia Warriors. The club recorded their first victory of the campaign courtesy of a 3-0 win over Inter Lagos last weekend. Sportin...
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Nigerian consulate issues safety advisory after eight women die in SA
The Nigerian consulate in Johannesburg has issued a safety advisory to its citizens after eight women died in the Ekurhuleni area over two months. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-consulate-issues-safety-advisory-after-eight-women-die-in-sa/...