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I will sign death warrant for criminals in Edo State, says Okpebholo
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has issued a blunt warning to criminals operating in the state: those who persist in crime will face prosecution, and he will personally sign their execution warrant. Okpebholo made the declaration on Thursday during a parade of suspects at the Edo State Police Command headquarters in Benin City, where he…
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Insecurity: FG, States Deepen Collaboration To Tackle Emerging Threats
Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with state governments and security institutions to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges through intelligence sharing, coordinated operations, and inclusive governance. The commitment was reiterated on Thursday at the opening of the 2026 Federal and States Security Administrators Meeting (FSSAM) held at Victoria Gowon Hall, Government House,…
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Nigerian Govt issues transition guidelines for Tax Acts 2025
Federal Government has issued the General Guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, setting out the process for transition from the repealed tax laws to the new tax framework effective from January 1, 2026. Issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Guidelines provide direction to taxpayers, tax practitioners, revenue authorities and other…
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Chains broken in Fafu Forest: Troops rescue captive, dismantle terrorist’s hideouts in Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army during Operation CLEAN SWEEP have intensified offensive actions in Katsina State, delivering decisive blows against terrorist elements through sustained, intelligence-driven operations. The Army disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday via its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle @HQNigerianArmy. The Army said these efforts, executed by troops of 17 Brigade…
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Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Raping 11-Year-old Girl in Cross River State
A High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has sentenced a 41-year-old man, Endurance Sandy, to life imprisonment for raping a 11-year-old girl. The judgment was delivered on Tuesday by Justice Blessings Egwu of the Family Court, bringing to an end a case that began in 2021. The conviction was made public by human…
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JUST IN: Fire razes Polaris bank in Lagos
A fire outbreak occurred on Thursday at a multi-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch on Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State. Videos circulating on social media showed thick smoke billowing from the building as residents and business operators gathered around the scene. Emergency responders, including firefighters, were seen making efforts to contain the blaze…
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Tears as Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo is laid to rest in Abia
Late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo was on Thursday laid to rest in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State, amid an outpouring of grief from family members, friends, colleagues and admirers. Photos from the burial ceremony captured emotional moments as mourners gathered to pay their final respects to the actor, whose death shocked Nigeria’s entertainment industry…
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No kidnapping of student in Sabongida-Ora, says Edo Govt as it arrests fake news peddler
Edo State Government has dismissed reports alleging that students were kidnapped in Sabongida-Ora, describing the claim as false and deliberately intended to create panic among residents. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, said investigations revealed that no such incident occurred in the community. According to him,…
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ADC Slams APC Over Judges’ Housing Celebration, Warns Against Threat to Judicial Independence
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for celebrating the commissioning of residential quarters for judges, describing the action as inappropriate and capable of undermining public confidence in the independence of Nigeria’s judiciary. In a statement issued on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party argued…
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Alleged $41,000 romance scam: EFCC calls witness in trial of Edidiong James in Uyo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, has called its first witness, Deputy Superintendent of EFCC, DSE Unyime P. Moses in the trial of an alleged romance scammer, Edidiong Nsidore James. Moses told Justice Maurine Oyetenu of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, that the evidence of James’…