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Deregistration: PMP does not even exist anywhere – NDC
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 Seven suspected Boko Haram, ISWAP commanders arrested returning from hajj
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Bandits Set School Ablaze After Collecting N10m Levy In Niger Community
After allegedly collecting N10 million levy from members of Dakera community in Borgu local government area of Niger State, Bandits have set ablaze the Central Primary School in the community. LEADERSHIP  gathered that the bandits invaded the community with dangerous weapons and were about to attack and abduct some people but were disappointed that the […]
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NDC deregistration: Jega advises Tinubu to act like Obasanjo
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Nigerians not hungry? Really, Mr. Onanuga?
In 2023, just before the election that brought in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the cry on the streets was “pressure ti wà” (we are under pressure). The people knew that time of unique hardship occasioned by the absence of the Nigerian currency. The Buhari government had launched a change of the Naira and thereby brought […] The post Nigerians not hungry? Really, Mr. Onanuga? appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Gov Bago Urges Unity, Peace On Nupe Day
As the people of Nupe marked their day with prayers yesterday, Niger State governor,  Mohammed Bago, reiterated the need for them to always maintain peace and unity  to achieve the desired goal of a progressive and sustainable future. In a statement, the governor congratulated the Etsu Nupe and chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, […]
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 Insecurity: Abia LGA chairman reduces Okada operation hours
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Workshop Targets Peace, Security Initiatives In Plateau
The Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) Programme has convened a three-day co-creation workshop in Plateau State to commence implementation planning for Year 3 of the programme, with a strong focus on scaling peace, security, and inclusion initiatives across the state. The workshop, held in Jos is running concurrently with a similar session in […]
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2026 World Cup: Confirmed Round of 32 fixtures [Full List]
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N/Army@163: COAS Targets 28,000 Manpower Recruitment
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting the country’s territorial integrity and supporting democratic stability across Africa as the Army marks its 163rd anniversary. Shaibu disclosed that the army had expanded its recruitment capacity by establishing an additional training depot at Amasiri Edda, bringing the […]
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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning
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Study Shows Increasing Distrust In Government, Institutions
A survey conducted by the Africa Polling Institute (API), an independent and non-partisan opinion research think-tank with support from the Ford Foundation, has revealed a growing trust deficit among Nigerians in government and its institutions. This is contained in the API 2026 Nigeria Social Cohesion Survey report released at a National Social Cohesion Dialogue in […]
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Nuhu Ribadu and the patient work of national security
Taken together, Ribadu’s interventions in Kano and Abuja reveal a coherent philosophy of national security. They suggest an approach that extends beyond kinetic operations and places equal emphasis on capable institutions, resilient communities, and the state’s ability to anticipate threats before they become crises.
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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Silicon Valley’s Naija Powerhouse: 5 Nigerians Shaping Global Tech
Ime Archibong (VP of Product Management, Meta): A Yale and Stanford alumnus, Archibong is one of the highest-ranking Black executives at Meta (formerly Facebook). He leads product tracking, strategic partnerships, and was instrumental in connecting Silicon Valley capital directly to the African tech ecosystem.   Ebi Atawodi (Director of Product, YouTube Studio): A massive force […]
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FG Backs Probe Of Unfair Practices In Free Trade Zones — Akume
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, says the federal government remains committed to supporting the Presidential Committee on Trade Malpractices (PCTM) in stemming trade irregularities as part of its strategic efforts to promote economic growth, support local production, and create job opportunities. He said yesterday in Abuja while receiving members […]
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First Lady Urges Greater Investment Against Drug Abuse
The first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for greater investment in drug abuse prevention, stressing that education, awareness, family support and community engagement remained the most effective ways to tackle substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. In a message to commemorate the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking yesterday, the first […]
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LG Autonomy Boosting Grassroots Development In Edo — Okpebholo
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo  yesterday said President Bola Tinubu had directed him not to interfere with local government allocations, saying the president’s insistence on transparency and local government autonomy had accelerated grassroots development across the state. Speaking at the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) local government election campaign for Edo Central in […]
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Gunmen ambush, kill Miyetti Allah Chairman
“You know there was a crisis at Ayunne Community where some people were killed some time ago, and the DPO of Ohinmini convened a peace meeting involving Fulani herders and members of the community.
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Adeboye Urges US To Intensify Efforts Against Terrorism In Nigeria
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged the United States and its allies to intensify efforts to combat extremist groups operating in Nigeria, describing terrorism as a national crisis that continues to devastate communities across the country. Adeboye’s call, made at an event in Washington, D.C., came […]
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How pastor flogged 13-year-old to death over N30,000
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NIMC DG Aplauds Tinubu For Signing NIMC ACT 2026 Into Law
Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the NIMC Act 2026 into law . Speaking at the event which held at the Presidential Villa, Odusote said the event marked a defining moment in the history of identity management in Nigeria. Expressing gratitude […]
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State Police Passage Biggest Security Reform in Decades – Metuh
Director of Mobilisation and Enlightenment for the Renewed Hope Ambassadors,Olisa Metuh, has described the passage of the state Police Bill as the most significant security reform in Nigeria in decades, praising President Bola Tinubu for what he called a historic achievement that could fundamentally transform the nation’s security architecture. Metuh said  the successful passage of […]
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Funding Not Challenge To State Police – Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians that funding will not pose a challenge to the proposed establishment of state police, saying the National Assembly is working on mechanisms to ensure sustainable financing of the new policing structure. Kalu gave the assurance on Friday while briefing journalists in Abuja […]
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Okada returns, rekindles security fears across Lagos
THE decision of the Lagos State government to impose an indefinite and total ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, about four years ago, June 1, 2022, to be precise, no doubt brought a sigh of relief to residents of the state, especially those living in the Lagos metropolis. Then, the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration […] The post Okada returns, rekindles security fears across Lagos appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Terrorists turn communities into ghost settlements
Many communities remain abandoned by their owners, with armed herdsmen either taking over the settlements or converting them into grazing fields The post Terrorists turn communities into ghost settlements appeared first on Vanguard News.
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I have been a thief, I’ve no business being here – Charly Boy
“I’ve been a thief. I’ve done very risky things. I’ve done very stupid things, very foolish things. In fact, I have no business being here with you tonight, but I guess there’s a purpose for my life.”
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INEC’s Suppressed Constituencies Restoration: Delta’s seat that never came back 
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The virus ravaging Nigeria
The South African poet, Oswald Mtshali, did not have Nigeria’s North in mind when he wrote that “Nightfall comes like/ a dreaded disease/Seeping through the pores/Of a healthy body/And ravaging it beyond repair.” But certain coup plotters did. During the aborted April 1990 military coup, Major Gideon Orkar and his co-mutineers announced the excision of […] The post The virus ravaging Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Bank Deductions: How hidden charges erode Nigerians’ trust in digital payments
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State Police Bill: How NASS caged governors
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How ADC will defeat Tinubu in 2027—Party’s Deputy National Welfare Secretary
Mr David Itopa is the Deputy National Welfare Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In this exclusive interview by Muideen Olaniyi, he assesses the Bola Ahmed Tinubu government in three years, speaks about the coalition, electoral reforms, defections, and ADC’s plans for members and Nigerians. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has spent three years in […] The post How ADC will defeat Tinubu in 2027—Party’s Deputy National Welfare Secretary appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Hunters, Vigilantes Fill Security Gaps In Taraba, Kwara, Others
BY Richard Ndoma, Calabar,  Aza Msue and Nonye Ekwenugo, Kaduna; Achor Abimaje, Jos; Attah Anthony, Jalingo; Abdullahi Olesin, Ilorin; Abu Nmodu, Minna President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval of 1,000 forest guards for Oyo State has raised concerns in several states, with security experts and government officials warning that the figure falls far short of what […]
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I’ve been a thief, made many foolish mistakes — Charlie Boy 
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NDC, ADC in the dock: How courts could shape Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race
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The estate planning lesson every woman must learn: The Helen Prest-Ajayi Case
For five years, two women and their children battled in court over one question: Who was the legal wife? The answer eventually came from the Lagos High Court on June 17, 2026, and it serves as an important reminder that when it comes to inheritance, emotions do not determine outcomes—documents do. The cost of assumptions […] The post The estate planning lesson every woman must learn: The Helen Prest-Ajayi Case appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Obi slams ‘bizarre’ court order, NDC heads to appeal
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