NIGERIA NEWS
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Jun- 2025 -1 June
Grief and Support: Kano Government Gives ₦1 Million Each to Families of Fallen Athletes
What should have been a triumphant return home for Kano’s young athletes ended in unspeakable sorrow. Just miles from their destination, tragedy struck, claiming the lives of 22 athletes and…
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1 June
Kano Declares Monday Public Holiday to Mourn 22 Athletes Killed in Tragic Road Accident
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared Monday a work-free day in honor of the 22 young athletes and officials who tragically lost their lives in a road accident…
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1 June
Reformed SARS: New Rules, Citizen Rights, and Safety Guidelines Every Nigerian Must Know
In response to years of public outcry, protests, and calls for reform, the Nigerian Police Force has unveiled a significant restructuring of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The announcement comes…
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1 June
Fear in Benue as Suspected Herdsmen Ambush Benue Links Bus, Abduct Women
Several female passengers were abducted on Saturday evening after suspected armed herdsmen intercepted a Benue Links transport vehicle along the Owukpa–Orokam road in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State.…
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1 June
Pastor Kumuyi Recounts Wife’s Death, Declares War on Satan in Her Memory
In a deeply emotional and soul-stirring testimony, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi, has reflected on the painful death of his first wife,…
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1 June
15 Foreign Nationals Convicted, Sentenced for Cybercrime and Internet Fraud in Lagos
In a decisive move against transnational cybercrime, the Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justices Yellin Bogoro and Alexander Owoeye, on Friday, May 31, 2025, convicted and sentenced…
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1 June
Fresh Appointment by Tinubu Signals Ongoing Reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of Yazeed Shehu DanFulani as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Agricultural Insurance Corporation…
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1 June
Mass Protest Scheduled for June 12 Over Worsening Economy Under Tinubu Administration
The #EndBadGovernance movement has announced plans to stage nationwide protests across Nigeria on Wednesday, June 12, 2025, to coincide with the country’s Democracy Day celebration. The planned demonstrations aim to…
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1 June
Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects in Connection with Kidnap and Murder of Female Bank Manager
In a significant breakthrough in the fight against violent crime in Anambra State, the Police Command has arrested two individuals suspected of being involved in the abduction and brutal killing…
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May- 2025 -31 May
EFCC Transfers Forfeited Properties Linked to Ex-Governor Chimaroke Nnamani to AMCON in Enugu
In a significant development that underscores ongoing efforts to recover assets linked to financial crimes, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially handed over several properties forfeited by…
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31 May
Abia State Celebrates Officer Ugochukwu Orji for Exemplary Integrity
In a rare but commendable gesture, the government and people of Abia State have chosen to spotlight and celebrate integrity, honesty, and patriotism. Today, the spotlight is on Ugochukwu Orji,…
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31 May
EFCC Nabs 43 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Nasarawa State Raid
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 43 individuals suspected of being involved in internet-related fraud in Toto, a local government area in Nasarawa State. The arrests were…
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31 May
Police Dismantle Drug Trafficking Syndicate in Anambra, Arrest Six Suspects Including Female Dealer
Authorities in Anambra State have successfully dismantled a drug trafficking ring operating in Isuaniocha, a community in Awka North Local Government Area, following a coordinated operation by law enforcement officers.…
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31 May
Peter Obi Mourns Niger Flood Victims, Calls for Better Emergency Planning
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating flood that recently struck Mokwa in Niger State, resulting in over 100 fatalities and displacing thousands.…
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31 May
Tragedy Strikes as 19 Kano Contingent Members Die in Auto Crash Returning from National Sports Festival
At least 19 members of the Kano State contingent returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State have died in a tragic road accident. The fatal crash occurred on…
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31 May
EFCC Launches Probe into Two Men Caught in Kano with Nearly $900,000 in Suspected Fake Currency
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially opened an investigation into two suspects apprehended in Kano State with counterfeit United States currency amounting to $899,800. The suspects, identified…
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31 May
Arrest of Religious Businessman Uncovers Dark Ritualist Syndicate in Enugu
In a chilling revelation that has left many Nigerians stunned, Uche Kingsley Agumba, a 33-year-old businessman who projected himself as a devout Catholic Christian, has been arrested in connection with…
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31 May
Rivers State Government Dismisses Reports of Julius Berger’s Exit, Clarifies Ongoing Project Commitments
The Rivers State Government has strongly denied reports that Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has left its project sites in the state, calling the claims false, misleading, and an attempt to…
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31 May
NAFDAC Defends ₦700,000 Penalty Amid Crackdown on Fake Drugs, Says Charges Were Lawful and Reduced on Humanitarian Grounds
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has stated unequivocally that the agency will not reverse its decision requiring drug…
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31 May
Rivers Fuel Dealers Dispute NNPC’s Claim, Say Port Harcourt Refinery Shut Down Due to Crude Shortage, Not Maintenance
Fuel retailers in Rivers State have openly challenged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) over the recent shutdown of the old Port Harcourt refinery, asserting that the facility was…
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31 May
Enugu Government Commends Arrest of Notorious Suspect, Demolishes His Properties in Compliance with Anti-Kidnapping Law
The Enugu State Government has formally reacted to the arrest of the notorious fugitive, Obi Levi Obieze, a man widely described as a suspected ritualist and kidnapping kingpin. The suspect…
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31 May
Peace Pact in Ogoniland Paves Way for Crude Oil Production Resumption, Boosting Nigeria’s 2.5m bpd
In a landmark development for Nigeria’s oil sector, the Federal Government’s efforts to resume crude oil production in Ogoniland have received a major boost following the successful brokering of a…
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31 May
EFCC Files Fresh Charges Against Emefiele Over Alleged Theft and Acquisition of 753-Unit Estate in Abuja
In a significant development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed new charges against former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele. He is accused of illegally…
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30 May
Wanted Enugu Native Doctor, Obi Obieze, Arrested While Attempting to Flee Nigeria
In a significant breakthrough in the fight against crime, officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have apprehended a wanted native doctor and alleged ritualist, Obi Obieze, popularly known as…
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30 May
Buratai Rallies Behind Tinubu’s Bold Reforms, Urges Governors to Step Up on Security and Development
Retired Nigerian Army Chief, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reform agenda, commending its transformative potential while noting the need for…
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30 May
Nigeria Police Targets Over ₦167 Billion Yearly from Tinted Glass Permits Amid Public Debate
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is projected to rake in hundreds of billions of Naira annually from the reintroduced tinted glass permit system, a move that has sparked both optimism…
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30 May
Tinubu Declares 0% VAT on Essential Goods and Services in Major Economic Relief Plan
In a bold policy shift aimed at easing the financial strain on ordinary Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on key goods…
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30 May
Southeast Nigeria Observes Biafra Heroes Day Amid Tension and Hope
Today, May 30, 2025, major towns and cities across Nigeria’s southeast region including Enugu, Owerri, Abakaliki, Awka, and Umuahia experienced a remarkable stillness, as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)…
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30 May
Terror in Kebbi: 127 Abducted, 6 Killed in Ruthless Bandit Invasion of Danmuntari and Ali Villages
In a disturbing surge of rural violence, at least 127 residents have been reportedly kidnapped and six others brutally killed in a coordinated assault by suspected bandits on two villages…
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30 May
Kano Police Arrest 41 Suspects Over Brutal Killing of Senior Officer CSP Baba Ali
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of no fewer than 41 individuals in connection with the heinous murder of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Baba Ali, the…
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30 May
APM Terminals Apapa Restricts Empty Container Intake Amid Congestion, Calls for Stakeholder Support
The management of APM Terminals Apapa has announced a temporary restriction on the reception of empty containers at its terminal, citing a significant backlog that must first be cleared to…
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29 May
NAPTIP Summons Speed Darlington Over Shocking Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Involving Minor
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has officially summoned controversial Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, following alarming allegations of sexual misconduct…
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29 May
127 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Kano Over Cybercrime, Irregular Migration
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 127 foreign nationals in Kano State for their alleged involvement in cybercrime and illegal migration activities. The arrests were carried out by operatives…
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29 May
NSCDC Vows to Protect Critical Infrastructure Ahead of Biafra Remembrance Day in Anambra
As Biafra Remembrance Day, observed on May 30, draws near, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding key public assets…
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29 May
Otti Vows Caution in Borrowing, Highlights Reform Goals in Abia
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fiscal discipline, declaring that his government will only resort to borrowing when absolutely necessary and for projects with…
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29 May
Nigerian Writers Mourn Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Hail His Enduring Legacy
Renowned Nigerian authors and scholars have paid heartfelt tributes to Kenyan literary titan Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 87. The celebrated writer, widely…
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28 May
Anambra Police Intensify Surveillance to Thwart IPO Sit-at-Home Attempt
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has directed a statewide intensification of surveillance operations in a bid to prevent any unlawful gatherings or attempts to enforce the sit-at-home…
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28 May
Nigeria Police Crack Down on Extortion Along Benin Bypass: Officers Face Disciplinary Action
In swift response to a viral video capturing brazen acts of extortion by police officers along the Benin bypass, the Nigeria Police Force has taken decisive disciplinary action in alignment…
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28 May
DSVA Refers Speed Darlington’s Alleged Confession to NAPTIP, Urges Public Vigilance
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has confirmed its awareness of a disturbing video circulating online in which controversial entertainer Speed Darlington allegedly admits to engaging in…
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28 May
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Withdraws Controversial Compulsory Voting Bill
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has officially withdrawn the controversial bill seeking to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians. The proposed legislation, co-sponsored by Abbas…