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Police Arrest Dismissed Soldier For Leading Robbery Gang, Impersonating Military Personnel

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

Police arrest dismissed army corporal for leading robbery syndicate, recover 10 stolen vehicles and weapons in Kaduna. The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a dismissed Nigerian Army corporal, Abubakar Musa, for allegedly leading a robbery syndicate and impersonating military personnel to evade arrest in Kaduna State and its environs. The...

Ubi Franklin Warns Cyberbullies Targeting Chioma Adeleke, Threatens Legal Action

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

Music executive Ubi Franklin condemns online attacks on Chioma Adeleke, warning of legal action over alleged coordinated cyberbullying groups. Music executive and businessman Ubi Franklin has issued a strong warning to individuals allegedly involved in coordinated online harassment targeting Chioma Adeleke, stating that legal steps may be taken against those...

NAF Air Interdiction Eliminates Multiple Terrorists In Sambisa Forest

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

Nigerian Air Force says precision airstrike in Sambisa Forest destroyed terrorist structures, neutralised fighters, and disrupted logistics networks. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has eliminated multiple terrorists in Sambisa Forest following a precision air interdiction conducted on 19 April 2026. The airstrike...

Appeal Court Dismisses Abure’s Suit, Affirms Usman As Labour Party Leader

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

Court of Appeal dismisses Julius Abure’s appeal, upholds Nenadi Usman’s leadership, and fines him ₦10 million for abuse of process. The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has dismissed the appeal filed by Barrister Julius Abure challenging the leadership of the Labour Party, affirming earlier court decisions that recognised Senator Nenadi...

Maduagwu Murder Trial: Witness Details Arrest of Suspects in Katampe Robbery Case

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

Police witness tells court how suspects in the killing of ARISE News Anchor Sommie Maduagwu were tracked and arrested. The trial of eleven defendants linked to the murder of Arise News journalist and anchor, Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, continued on Tuesday with a prosecution witness detailing how the suspects were apprehended....

Rema References Drug Exposure, Early Fame And Insomnia In ‘Moviestar’ Lyrics

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

Rema’s “Moviestar” lyrics include references to drug use, early fame, insomnia, emotional strain and personal reflections on life in the spotlight. Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema has included references to drug use, early fame, insomnia, emotional strain, and personal experiences in the lyrics of the newly released song Moviestar. The track,...

Kaduna High Court Denies El-Rufai Bail Over ‘Weighty Allegations’

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

Kaduna High Court denies El-Rufai bail citing weighty allegations and influence concerns over ongoing investigations Justice Darius Khobo A Kaduna State High Court has refused bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, citing what it described as “weighty allegations” and concerns that his influence could interfere with ongoing investigations....

Tunde Onakoya To Represent WR Chess Team At World Rapid And Blitz Championship In Hong Kong

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

Tunde Onakoya confirms WR Chess team selection for Hong Kong championship, where he will compete alongside elite international grandmasters in June. Tunde Onakoya, Nigerian chess player and coach, has been named in the WR Chess team for the 2026 World Team Rapid and Blitz Championship scheduled to hold in Hong...

Yul Edochie Says Peter Obi’s Presidential Ambition ‘Not Possible Now’

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

Actor Yul Edochie says Peter Obi’s presidential ambition is currently impossible, questions his political direction and ADC involvement. Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has said that the presidential ambition of former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party candidate Peter Obi is not achievable at this time, insisting that recent political...

Oyedele New Finance Minister As Tinubu Approves Cabinet Reshuffle, Replaces Edun, Dangiwa

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

President Tinubu removes Edun and Dangiwa from cabinet, appoints Oyedele as Finance Minister and names Darma for Housing. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle affecting the membership of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), with two ministers exiting the cabinet and replacements announced. According to a memo...

Niger Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Security, Clarifies Remarks on Borgu Bandit Raid

Portugal Held By DR Congo As Wissa Cancels Out Joao Neves Opener

Disu Orders Kano Police To Go On Offensive Against Criminals

Police Arrest Dismissed Soldier For Leading Robbery Gang, Impersonating Military Personnel

Ubi Franklin Warns Cyberbullies Targeting Chioma Adeleke, Threatens Legal Action

NAF Air Interdiction Eliminates Multiple Terrorists In Sambisa Forest

Appeal Court Dismisses Abure’s Suit, Affirms Usman As Labour Party Leader

Maduagwu Murder Trial: Witness Details Arrest of Suspects in Katampe Robbery Case

Rema References Drug Exposure, Early Fame And Insomnia In ‘Moviestar’ Lyrics

Kaduna High Court Denies El-Rufai Bail Over ‘Weighty Allegations’

Tunde Onakoya To Represent WR Chess Team At World Rapid And Blitz Championship In Hong Kong

Yul Edochie Says Peter Obi’s Presidential Ambition ‘Not Possible Now’

Oyedele New Finance Minister As Tinubu Approves Cabinet Reshuffle, Replaces Edun, Dangiwa