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Peter Obi Meets UK, EU, Canada, France Diplomats in Abuja, Describes Talks as ‘Enriching’
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Thursday held a breakfast meeting with top diplomats in Abuja, describing the engagement as productive and enriching. The meeting, which brought together representatives from the United Kingdom, European Union, Germany, Canada, and France, focused on strengthening relationships and fostering mutual cooperation. Peter Obi disclosed details…
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Benue killings: Alia orders military to flush out armed herdsmen
Worried by the attacks and killings by herdsmen in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has directed security agencies to immediately commence coordinated operations to dislodge armed herder terrorist camps identified in forests around Apa, Otukpo, Gwer-West and other parts of the State. Reacting to the recent brutal attacks on Edikwu-Ankpali, Ikobi, and Adija in Apa…
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Atiku’s 2027 Ambition Self-Serving, Ignores Power Rotation Principle — Presidency
Presidency has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his reported interest in contesting the 2027 presidential election, describing his position on power rotation as self-serving and politically divisive. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in a strongly worded statement, said Atiku’s argument against the North-South power rotation undermines Nigeria’s long-standing political understanding designed to maintain national…
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Tinubu congratulates Benin Republic President-elect, Wadagni
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the President-elect of the Republic of Benin, His Excellency, Romuald Wadagni, on his victory at the polls. Romuald Wadagni, the country’s Minister of Finance, secured an overwhelming majority of the vote in the presidential election held on April 12. In a letter signed by him, President Tinubu said the…
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Nigeria Police Force extradites fugitive to UK for murder, drug trafficking
Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully facilitated the extradition of one Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom to face charges bordering on murder and drug trafficking. The Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. He said the extradition followed…
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ADC Convention Success Signals Renewed Hope for Nigeria, Peter Obi Urges Shift from Celebration to Nation-Building
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the successful conduct of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention as a defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey, calling on party members and Nigerians to move from celebration to urgent nation-building. In a statement issued after the convention, Obi commended the leadership of the party, particularly Chairman,…
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Christians Can’t Defend God Through Abuse — NCA Raises Alarm Over Online Religious Clashes
The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has called on Christians across the country to exercise restraint amid rising religious provocations on social media, warning that engaging in heated exchanges undermines the true teachings of Christianity. Chairman of the association, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday in Kaduna, urging both…
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Nigerian Air Force Publishes BMTC 46/2025 Successful Candidates, Announces Interview Dates
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the list of successful candidates for the Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025 and announced dates for the Selection Board Interview scheduled to hold in Kaduna. Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. The…
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From Nyanya to the Villa — Hope Built on Integrity, say ADC’s Nwosu
Chief Ralph Nwosu of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reflected on the party’s journey, emphasizing unity, responsibility, and unwavering vision. “The ADC was built on the solid foundation of friendship and shared responsibility. Without responsibility, there can be no progress,” he stated. Recalling the party’s early days, he noted: “When INEC came to inspect…
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Nigerian Army buries Brig. Gen. Braimah killed by Boko Haram in Borno
In a solemn and emotionally charged ceremony, the nation on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, laid to rest Late Brigadier General Omo Braimah, Captain Azubuike Michael Esimai, and other gallant soldiers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty. The burial, held at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State, was marked by…