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Alleged N36m fraud: Court reserves ruling on Blessing CEO’s bail application till June 9
Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, June 5, 2026, reserved ruling until June 9, 2026, on the bail application filed by social media influencer, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (a.k.a Blessing CEO) who is standing trial over an alleged N36 million fraud. The defendant is facing a two-count charge filed…
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FIFA cancels ‘free’ World Cup tickets to fans
FIFA has cancelled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans after a website error mistakenly processed some purchases for free. According to ESPN, the glitch occurred on FIFA’s official ticketing platform during checkout, allowing a small number of users to complete transactions without payment. The football governing body later moved to reverse the error,…
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Troops intercept arms courier in Zamfara, recover over 1,000 rounds hidden in millet; foil cattle rustling in Kaduna
Troops of Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded significant operational gains across Zamfara and Kaduna States, intercepting a suspected arms courier, recovering a large cache of ammunition, and foiling a cattle rustling attempt. Media Information Officer, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen…
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Six Killed In Adamawa Auto Accident
Six persons, including members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), lost their lives following a motor accident that occurred on Wednesday along the Narehi area of the Girei-Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State. A statement by the spokesman of the Adamawa Police Command, Suleiman Nguroje, said the “unfortunate incident involved a military Gun…
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Court Orders Sowore To Enter Defence In Alleged Defamation Trial
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore, to enter a defence in his ongoing trial for alleged criminal defamation of President Bola Tinubu. In a ruling, Justice Umar rejected a request by counsel to Sowore, Marshall Abubakar, that further…
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Senate passes bill to establish National Agency For Malaria Elimination
Senate has passed for third reading a bill seeking the establishment of the National Agency for Malaria Elimination, aimed at coordinating efforts to prevent, control, and eventually eradicate malaria in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), was passed following the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on…
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FG, Imo sign MoU for establishment of FMC Okigwe
Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Imo State Government for the establishment and immediate take-off of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Okigwe. The MoU was signed in Owerri by the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq…
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Police debunk report of release of abducted Oyo teachers, pupils
Oyo State Police Command has debunked the viral messages currently circulating across various social media platforms alleging that the pupils and teachers abducted from Ahoro Esiele and Yawota Communities in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been released by their abductors. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, who confirmed this in a statement…
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No Kidnapping Took Place at Abuja School, FCT Police Clarify
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports of a purported kidnapping at Phase 1 Primary School in Gbagalape, Abuja, clarifying that no abduction took place. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the police said officers attached to the Nyanya Division swiftly responded after receiving a distress call alleging…
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Troops rescue abducted mother, baby, intensify hunt for terrorists in Kogi
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army under 2 Division Nigerian Army have rescued two kidnap victims following a swift response to a kidnapping incident in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Lt.…