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EFCC grills suspected fake lawyer for forged NBA seal in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ikoyi, Lagos have commenced an investigation of a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, for possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA. Anoruo, who operates a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, was arrested…
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Tinubu approves minor cabinet reshuffle as Edun, Dangiwa leave FEC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council. According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have…
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El-Rufai to remain in ICPC custody as Kaduna court adjourns bail ruling till June
The bid for bail by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, suffered a setback on Tuesday as a Kaduna State High Court adjourned ruling on his application, ordering that he remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission until early June. The trial judge, Darius Khobo, fixed the…
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Troops disrupt terrorists’ supply route, intercept couriers with ammunition in Kogi
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, over a span of three months have intensified a series of operations and intelligence driven efforts aimed at cracking down on terrorists and dismantling their logistics supply networks within the operational environment. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, disclosed this in a…
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Troops arrest suspected ISWAP logistics courier in Monguno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics courier in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources said the suspect, identified as Chari Kura from Gajiram in Nganzai LGA, was apprehended at about 6:20 p.m. on April 20 at Charlie 19 location in Monguno town. The arrest followed credible…
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NDLEA secures forfeiture of N33.6 billion worth of opioids intercepted at Onne Port
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured another significant win in its ongoing offensive against drug cartels as the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, granted an interim forfeiture order for 17 containers laden with illicit opioids worth over N33.6 billion in street value. The containers, which were intercepted at the Port Harcourt Ports…
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NAF airstrikes destroy terrorists hideouts in Sambisa Forest
Nigerian Air Force, through the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, has sustained intense pressure on terrorist elements in the North-East, with a precision air strike on 19 April 2026 eliminating several fighters concealed within the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest. Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, confirmed the development…
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2027 race begins early as 8 lawmakers defect in House of Representatives
Political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections gathered momentum on Tuesday as eight members of the House of Representatives formally defected to new political parties during plenary at the Green Chamber. The defections, which cut across multiple political parties, are widely seen as early strategic moves by lawmakers positioning themselves ahead of the anticipated…
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Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over NBC Notice, Warns Against Press Suppression Ahead of Elections
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over what he described as growing threats to press freedom in Nigeria, warning that attempts to regulate or silence the media could endanger the country’s fragile democracy. In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Obi criticised the recent notice issued by…
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BREAKING: FG files charges against alleged coup plotters arrested by DSS
Federal government has filed a 13-count charge against seven persons linked to an alleged plot to forcefully overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, terrorize the citizens, and sack democratic governance. Six of the alleged coup plotters were nabbed by the Department of State Services (DSS). The seventh, former Governor Timpre Sylva of Bayelsa State, is on…