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Bandits kidnap Ex-Defence Spokesman Rabe Abubakar And Wife In Katsina
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, and his wife have been abducted by suspected bandits in Katsina State. The couple were reportedly travelling to Katsina on Saturday when gunmen intercepted their Peugeot 406 in Matazu Local Government Area, opened fire, and abducted them. The driver survived despite suffering gunshot injuries.…
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Refer Nigeria to Security Council over abductions, killings,’ SERAP urges UN chief
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres “to urgently invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter and bring Nigeria’s escalating insecurity—marked by mass abductions, killings, attacks on civilians, mass displacement, and other grave human rights violations—to the attention of the UN Security Council.” SERAP said, “Nigeria’s escalating insecurity and…
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2027 Election: PDP Picks Jonathan, Claims FCT Authorities Sabotaged Convention
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, despite what it described as efforts by authorities to frustrate its Special National Convention in Abuja. In a communiqué issued at the end of the convention on Saturday, the party alleged that its planned gathering was…
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Troops rescue 31 kidnapped victims, neutralize terrorists in Zamfara, Katsina
Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued 31 kidnapped victims, neutralized 5 terrorists and dismantled several terrorists camps in a series of coordinated operations across Zamfara and Katsina states. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this in a statement…
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Acceptance speech by Peter Obi following his nomination as NDC presidential candidate
Protocols, Esteemed citizens of Nigeria, It is with deep humility that I accept the role of presidential candidate for our party. I express my profound gratitude to the leaders of our party. His Excellency Seriake Dickson, the National Chairman, National Secretary and the National Working Committee, NWC members and members of our relentless supporters, and…
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Obi Picks Kwankwaso as Running Mate, Promises Healthcare, Power and Economic Reforms
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has formally accepted his nomination for the 2027 presidential election, using the occasion to present a sweeping blueprint for national renewal and announce as his running mate. Addressing party leaders, supporters and delegates in Abuja, Obi described Nigeria as a nation at a crossroads but…
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BREAKING: Arsenal defeat Arsenal in epic shootout to retain UEFA Champions League title
Paris Saint-Germain retained their UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 2-1 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw that could not be separated after 120 minutes of pulsating football. The French champions showed remarkable resilience to recover from an early setback before holding their nerve in a tense shootout to successfully defend the European…
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Blogger arraigned over defamatory post against Elumelu
The police on Friday arraigned a 19-year-old blogger, Nurenorue Surpruchi, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged cyberstalking and defamatory posts against the Chairman of United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu. Surpruchi was arraigned before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, cyberstalking, bullying and defamation. He pleaded not guilty…
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Sowore condemns blogger’s detention over alleged defamation of Tony Elumelu
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the arraignment and detention of a 19-year-old blogger accused of defaming businessman . Reacting in a post on X (Formerly known as Twitter) on Friday, Sowore alleged that the timing of the court proceedings was designed to frustrate the suspect’s chances of securing bail.…
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Esther Okereke emerges as 1st NMR female Presidential candidate
National Rescue Movement (NRM) elects First Female Presidential Candidate, Esther Nkem Okereke for the 2027 General Election. She was elected through consensus after unanimous voice vote and presented with a certificate of return and the Party’s flag at the Presidential Primary held in Abuja. Esther Okereke pledges to harness the vast resources of the country…