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The Kano State Police Command has dismantled a criminal syndicate that specialised in impersonating police officers to extort unsuspecting citizens across several Kano, Kaduna and Katsina States. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a…
At least six people have lost their lives and eight others were injured in a road crash along Potiskum – Fika Road, around Maiduwa Junction, Yobe State. A statement by the spokesperson for the Yobe state Police Command, SP Dungu AbdulKarim, said the incident involved a Sharon…
Taraba State governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has signed the 2025 supplementary budget of N128.58 billion into law, alongside a virement of N47.12 billion recently approved by the State House of Assembly. The supplementary budget is aimed at addressing urgent funding needs in…
The Bauchi State government has signed a partnership agreement with Wikki Air Limited, a new airline set to begin flight operations in the state. In a press release issued yesterday in Bauchi, the managing director and chief executive officer of the company, Eugenia Ndukwe,…
Members of the OneAgape Foundation have staged a peaceful protest in Kaduna over the demolition of their property located in Babban Saura community, Chikun local government area of the state. The protesters, who carried placards with inscriptions such as “We Say No to…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has called on #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters and other groups to comply with a recent court order restricting demonstrations in parts of Abuja, warning that any attempt to disrupt public order will be met with firm action. The Federal High Court,…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Saturday, said that he would run for office again in the November 2026 elections. Appearing on a programme on the right-wing Channel 14, Netanyahu was asked whether he intended to seek a re-election in office and he replied in the…
Ahead of the November 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked registered voters to come forward for the collection of their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) by those who registered during the recent Continuous…
Against the backdrop of fear of possible return to power by the Nigerian military, human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has said that the fear of public protests has always kept the Nigerian military…
The Imo State Police Command has named Inspector Obinna Peter, Corporal Amaechi Augustine, and Corporal Ejikeme Victor, as the three officers accused of involvement in the Vikings confraternity secret cul in a now viral video on social media. Vikings is considered one of…
Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a narrow 1-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Leandro Trossard scored the decisive goal, kneeing the ball in from close range after a corner taken by Bukayo Saka was flicked on at the near post by Gabriel just shy…
Ogdeni Rauf Aregbesola, former governor of Osun State and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed Nigerians, saying his party remained the best alternative for Nigerians ahead of 2027…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a media report alleging an attempted coup to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The report by an online medium said a Brigadier General and other officers were being detained by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) for an attempted…
The remains of the late ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, have been buried amid tears at Agulu, Anaocha local government area of Anambra State with the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in attendance on Saturday. The deceased, fondly…
A former Senior Special Assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan on Domestic Matters and Social Events, Dr. Waripamo-Owei Dudafa, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dr. Dudafa, who also served…
Erling Haaland’s extraordinary form continued as he netted twice in the second half to guide Manchester City to a commanding 2-0 victory against Everton at the Etihad Stadium. The prolific Norwegian striker has now increased his remarkable tally to an astonishing 23 goals in…
In a fiercely contested Premier League match at the Amex Stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion emerged victorious against Newcastle United with a 2-1 scoreline, much to the delight of the home fans. The match kicked off with both teams displaying attacking intent, but it was…
Operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have dismantled an illegal mineral storage network uncovered within the Onne axis of Rivers State. The operation followed credible intelligence, and it was carried out by NSCDC mining marshals in…
