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By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening counterterrorism efforts, protecting civilians, upholding human rights and ensuring adherence to the rule of law. Disu made this known on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Washington, D.C., where he represented the Nigeria Police Force at […]

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…Labels bill most dangerous since 1999 By John Alechenu ABUJA — Human rights lawyer and activist, Chidi Odinkalu, has described the NGO Regulation Bill currently before the National Assembly as the most dangerous piece of legislation proposed in Nigeria since the return to democratic rule in 1999. The bill has passed first and second readings […]

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By Our Correspondent The Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has been vindicated by a recent United States Department of State report which raised concerns over fiscal transparency in Nigeria, according to his media office. Paul Ibe, Atiku’s media aide, stated this in a post on his X platform on Thursday, […]

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Omorogbe said the party was convinced of Adeleke’s victory, citing his developmental strides and achievements during his first term.

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The Lagos State government has vowed to intensify enforcement against individuals harassing motorists and stopping luxury vehicles along the Lekki Epe Expressway, describing the disruptive actions as strictly criminal.

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Ezeokafor, a septuagenarian businessman, was reportedly abducted in the early hours of Tuesday while on his way to a prayer ground for his annual spiritual rejuvenation.

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Tensions have escalated in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election following allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Dele Ayegbo, nephew of the party’s campaign Director-General, Wole Oke, has been gunned down.

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Seven miners have been killed after a mining pit collapsed on them at Kassa community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

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