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By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy, in its ongoing efforts to disrupt crude oil theft and illegal bunkering activities under Operation Delta Sentinel, has discovered and deactivated suspected crude oil storage infrastructure containing approximately 93,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Allison Community, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. Director of Information, Nigerian […]

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…Coalition demands probe of videos involving Wole Oke, Fadahunsi, Eniade By John Alechenu ABUJA: The Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force seven days to commence investigations and possible prosecution over alleged incitement and killings linked to the Osun State governorship […]

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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has called for urgent Federal Government intervention to address the worsening insecurity threatening communities in the state. Tambuwal made the call when he led a delegation to a meeting with the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.), […]

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Tells INEC to prosecute vote buyers, stress-test BVAS By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The International Republican Institute (IRI) has warned that vote-buying, insecurity and declining public trust in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) pose significant threats to the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. This is contained in a statement of findings and recommendations issued […]

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By Innocent Anaba The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has ordered the withdrawal of charges preferred against Maryam Shehu and Abubakar Abdulhamad, who were, on Thurday, arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged cybercrime and peddling malicious information against the Commission. While the commission […]

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By Emmanuel Iheaka The Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN) has commenced preparations for a nationwide mobilisation campaign in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general elections. The group is expected to flag off its national campaign in Jos, Plateau State, where it will also inaugurate its State Executive Council and […]

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The number of international students starting studies in the US has fallen sharply amid tighter immigration policies and growing uncertainty around student visas.

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By Dickson Omobola Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has disclosed that Air Traffic Control, ATC, advised Enugu Air’s flight crew that the approach to Runway 23 at Benin Airport appeared better than Runway 05 before the aircraft overran the runway last month. On July 23, an Enugu Air Flight 4264, with registration number 5N-ENR, from […]

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By Dickson Omobola Sports communication expert, Dr Unwana Akpan, has called for greater investment in indigenous football development, saying it is crucial to nurturing players’ skills from an early age. Akpan, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, Akoka, also criticised those trolling former Super Eagles captain, Jay-Jay Okocha, […]

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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC on Friday said iit has uncovered another fraudulent agency domiciled in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF ICPC gave the name of the fake agency as National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office […]

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