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23
Jan

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NJC Recommends Federal High Court Chief Registrar, 13 Others to President Tinubu for Appointment as Judges

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By Erewunmi Peace The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court and 13 other legal practitioners to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. The recommendation was made during the NJC’s 110th meeting, chaired by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Motonmori […]

23
Jan

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FG Pays ₦152 Billion to Contractors Amid Protests Over Payment Delays

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By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has confirmed the disbursement of ₦152 billion to local contractors for verified projects, even as protests over unpaid entitlements continue in the nation’s capital. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka‑Anite, who said the funds were released following rigorous verification processes designed to […]

23
Jan

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Akpabio: Electoral Act Amendment Will Be Ready Ahead of 2027 Polls

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By Erewunmi Peace Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act will be concluded and ready in good time before the 2027 general elections. Akpabio’s assurance comes in response to concerns raised by civil society groups, including the AdvoKC Foundation, which urged the National Assembly to reconvene early […]

23
Jan

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Tinubu Approves Incentives for Shell’s Bonga South-West Oil Project

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By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved targeted investment incentives for Shell’s proposed Bonga South-West deep-offshore oil project, as part of efforts to boost foreign investment, job creation, and revenue in Nigeria’s energy sector. The approval was granted following a meeting between the President and senior executives of Shell Plc, led by the […]

23
Jan

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Ladoja Seeks Federal Government Support to Address Ibadan’s Ecological Challenges

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By Erewunmi Peace The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has appealed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention to tackle persistent ecological challenges affecting Ibadan and its surrounding communities. Oba Ladoja made the appeal during a visit to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, in Abuja. He […]

23
Jan

Top U.S. Officials Visit Nigeria Amid Reports of Targeted Attacks on Christian Communities

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By Erewunmi Peace Senior officials of the United States government have visited Nigeria amid growing international concern over recent security challenges, including reports of attacks and abductions affecting Christian communities, particularly in parts of Kaduna State. The visit formed part of a high-level U.S.–Nigeria security engagement, during which American officials met with Nigerian government representatives […]

23
Jan

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Legendary Music Icon Jeffrey Daniel Urges Africans in Diaspora to Return Home

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By Erewunmi Peace Legendary music icon Jeffrey Daniel, famed for his pioneering dance moves and as a founding member of the iconic group Shalamar, has urged Africans living abroad to return home and reconnect with the continent. Daniel made the call during a visit to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) in Abuja. Sharing his […]

23
Jan

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US Congress Condemns Abduction of Worshippers in Kaduna Churches

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By Erewunmi Peace The United States Congress, through the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, has condemned the recent abduction of Christian worshippers from churches in Kaduna State, Nigeria. In a statement, U.S. lawmakers expressed deep concern over the attack on congregants in Kurmin Wali and surrounding areas, where gunmen reportedly kidnapped over 160 Christians during […]

23
Jan

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Ondo Government Explains Why Two‑Storey Building Collapsed in Akure

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By Erewunmi Peace The Ondo State Government has provided an official explanation for the recent collapse of a two‑storey building under construction along Oyemekun Road in Akure. According to the state authorities, the collapse was primarily caused by substandard construction materials and violations of building regulations, which made the structure unable to support ongoing construction […]

23
Jan

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NAPTIP Rescues 68 Victims, Arrests 62 Human Trafficking Suspects in Akwa Ibom

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By Erewunmi Peace The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 68 human trafficking victims and apprehended 62 suspected traffickers in Akwa Ibom State as part of intensified efforts to curb the crime in the region. According to the Uyo Zonal Commander, Mr. Ubong Ekwere, the victims include 51 females […]

23
Jan

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Ooni of Ife Renews Diplomatic Passport at NIS HQ, Praises Immigration Reforms

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By Erewunmi Peace The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), on Wednesday visited the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja to renew his diplomatic passport. During the visit, the traditional ruler commended ongoing immigration reforms under the Federal Government, particularly initiatives aimed at modernising passport services, improving border management, and enhancing […]

23
Jan

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NAFDAC Begins Clampdown on Sachet Alcohol, Cites Risks to Children and Youth

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By Erewunmi Peace The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced a nationwide clampdown on the production, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small bottles, citing serious public health concerns. According to NAFDAC, the move is aimed at protecting children and young people from the dangers […]

23
Jan

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‘I’m Comfortable’ – Makinde Meets Tinubu, Dismisses Defection Speculation

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By Erewunmi Peace Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed speculations about a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Makinde said he remains “comfortable” in the PDP, stressing that his visit to the president […]

23
Jan

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Nigerian Army Says Bandit Leader Bello Turji Is on the Run

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By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Army has disclosed that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji is currently on the run and constantly relocating, following intensified military operations across the North-West region. According to the Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Warrah Idris, intelligence reports indicate that Turji has no fixed base and is under […]

23
Jan

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Police Arrest 47-Year-Old Man With INEC Voters’ Registration Machine in Abia

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By Erewunmi Peace Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Abia State have arrested a 47-year-old man for allegedly being in possession of an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voters’ registration machine without authorization. The suspect was apprehended in Mbawsi community, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area, after security operatives received a tip-off about an […]

23
Jan

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Police Confirm Missing EKSU Student Found Alive in Osun State

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By Erewunmi Peace The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed that a student of Ekiti State University (EKSU), who was reported missing earlier this month, has been found alive in Osun State. According to the police, the student, who traveled from Lagos to Ado‑Ekiti on January 5, 2026, became unreachable, prompting an official search. The […]

23
Jan

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Creating a social contract — a challenge to the elite in Nigeria, By Doyin Salami & Uddin Ifeanyi

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Indeed, in many areas, the gaps left by the State have been filled, with state acquiescence, by non-state actors, who assume powers to collect tithes and associated tributes. In the end, and at the heart of the seemingly endless debates over how and how rapidly we may modernise the Nigerian State lies an urgent invitation […]

21
Jan

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INEC: We will obey Supreme Court on Ekiti 2026

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Despite the January 19th deadline for candidate replacements in the 2026 Ekiti Governorship election, Ekiti Resident Electoral Commissioner Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi acknowledges that Supreme Court recommendations could lead to further change.

21
Jan

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We want peace – INEC tells Ekiti pubic on election

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The Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission has released the final list of candidates for the June 20, 2026 election and announced campaign rules, effective Wednesday, January 21, 2026. INEC stresses the need for a peaceful election.

21
Jan

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Thousands evicted from Lagos fishing community called ‘Venice of Nigeria’

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By Dionne Searcey Community leaders in Lagos say evictions in the name of development have left many residents of this fishing village homeless. Residents of a 19th-century fishing community nicknamed the “Venice of Nigeria” have been left homeless after a government eviction that sent excavators to carry out demolitions. Leaders in the community of Makoko […]