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Tinubu: True judicial independence, built on officers’ dignity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said true judicial independence is built on the dignity and welfare of judicial officers, insisting that protecting the dignity of judges keeps the justice system shielded from manipulation and compromise. He noted that while a well-supported judiciary is indispensable to good governance, his administration has driven comprehensive reforms to ensure…
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FG launches free TV platform, projects major boost for jobs, content industry, economy
Federal Government has officially launched Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (#DSObyNBC) Platform, describing it as a major investment in the country’s future and projecting significant benefits for job creation, local content development, the creative industry, and the broader economy. “A fully implemented DSO ecosystem will create jobs, stimulate local manufacturing, expand audience reach, strengthen content production,…
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Shettima: Sub-nationals must drive Nigeria’s investment, tourism growth
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said Nigeria’s next phase of economic expansion will depend largely on the ability of states to properly document their assets, attract investment, grow tourism and convert local potential into jobs and shared prosperity. Accordingly, he charged state governments to move from documentation to implementation in unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential.…
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32 arrested as police raid cultists hideout, recover firearms, ammunition and drugs
Delta State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against cultism, arresting thirty-two suspected cultists and recovering firearms, ammunition, communication equipment and illicit drugs in separate intelligence-led operations. Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, said the operations were carried out by operatives of the Violent…
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Nigeria Police commemorate UN Peacekeepers Day, reaffirms commitment to global peace operations
Nigeria Police Force has joined the international community in commemorating the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, paying tribute to peacekeepers across the world for their courage, professionalism, sacrifice, and commitment to the promotion of global peace and security. In a message marking the commemoration on Wednesday, 17th June 2026, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP…
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Alleged N2b Fraud: Sirika violated due process in award of Nigeria Air contracts – Witness
Trial of the former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hadi Abubakar Sirika continued on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 before Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), High Court, Abuja, with the 12th Prosecution Witness, PW12, Christopher Odofin disclosing that Sirika violated due process in the N299 million contract he awarded to Tianaero…
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EFCC probes “Prophet Koboko” for alleged N70.3 million fraud in Enugu
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) have commenced investigations into the activities of one self-acclaimed prophet, Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya (a.k.a Prophet Sunday Koboko), for allegedly defrauding his church members to the tune of N70, 391, 600. 00 (Seventy million, Three Hundred and Ninety-one thousand, Six hundred Naira).…
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BREAKING: London court acquits Diezani of bribery charges
The Southwark crown court in London, United Kingdom has acquitted the former Nigerian Miinister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, of bribery charges filed against her. Alison-Madueke was acquitted by a jury of all six charges after more than 46 hours of deliberation on Wednesday. Details later…
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Alleged N110.4bn Kogi fraud: Witness tells court he paid 50–60 percent of tax consultancy commission to Kogi revenue officials
A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, told the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that he paid between 50 and 60 percent of the commissions earned by his company from consultancy services rendered to the Kogi State Internal Revenue…
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DR Congo Hold Portugal To Draw In Ronaldo’s Sixth World Cup Outing
Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in their Group K match on Wednesday. Yoane Wissa’s header cancelled out Joao Neves’s early goal and the African side — appearing in their first…