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By Adeola Badru OGBOMOSO — The father of Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi, who is facing criminal charges over alleged forgery and impersonation, was reportedly arrested by police operatives on Monday in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Residents told journalists that the arrest took place at the family’s residence, where officers reportedly arrived in several vehicles before taking Adeniyi’s […]

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By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has congratulated the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, officers, soldiers and veterans of the Nigerian Army on the occasion of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, describing the anniversary as a significant milestone in the country’s military history. The upper chamber also urged officers and […]

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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting behind closed doors with Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia and former governor Senator Gabriel Suswam at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid a crisis over the Benue Central All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket. Former governor Suswam, who recently left the Peoples Democratic […]

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By Samuel Oyadongha YENAGOA — Traditional rulers and youth leaders in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have inspected the newly completed Angiama-Oporoma Bridge following reports of alleged vandalism, pledging to safeguard the landmark infrastructure. The inspection team included the Ibenanaowei of Bomo Clan, HRM King Joshua Igbugburu; the Paramount Ruler of Eniwari […]

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By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — The Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ONICCIMA) has identified poor infrastructure, insecurity, flooding, multiple taxation and unreliable electricity supply as major challenges affecting business operations and industrial growth in Onitsha, Anambra State. The chamber also listed harassment of visitors and investors at the Onitsha Bridgehead area, limited […]

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By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed that security remains the foundation of sustainable development, saying peace and stability are indispensable for the growth and prosperity of any society. Fubara made the remark on Sunday at the gala night marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Port Harcourt. […]

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