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The Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Agun Gbenga, died yesterday in Benin after collapsing during a public event. Gbenga slumped shortly after delivering a goodwill message at a programme organised by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) held at the Bishop...

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has vowed to initiate contempt proceedings against the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, if he does not stop alleged undermining of the authority of Nigerian courts. In a statement signed by Prof Paul Ananaba, Chairman of NBA-SPIDEL,...

•She planned to marry before Easter •Fubara mourns Port Harcourt—The death of 29-year-old Arise TV correspondent, Somtochukwu ‘Sommie’ Maduagwu, has thrown her family, colleagues and admirers into deep mourning, truncating her dream of returning from the United Kingdom to contribute to building a better Nigeria. Sommie, who reportedly jumped from...

The Plateau State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its crackdown on kidnapping, arresting 10 suspects, rescuing victims, and recovering weapons in a series of coordinated operations across the state. Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Jos on Thursday....

The Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG) has extended warm congratulations to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its citizens on the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The group utilized the milestone to call for renewed faith in the Nigerian project, emphasizing the enduring resilience and unity of the nation. ​In a press release signed...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and leader of opposition in Nigeria has responded to a glowing speech deliver by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of the country’s 65th anniversary, saying “pot is not only empty but cracked — and the people remain hungry.” Tinubu had earlier in the...

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has forwarded the names of two nominees to the Kano State House of Assembly for confirmation  as Commissioners. The nominees are Abdulkarim  Maude, a SAN-designate, and Dr Aliyu Isa-Aliyu, an Associate Professor of Allied Mathematics. This is contained in a statement issued by  his...

In a cultural moment that is already sparking conversations across social media, Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy has once again paid homage to his deepest musical roots — and this time, the spotlight shines brightly on Fuji legend Saheed Osupa. During his appearance on Complex’s “GOAT Talk” alongside tennis icon Roger...

A civic group, the National Coalition for Renewed Transformation (NCRT), has commended Vice President Kashim Shettima for what it described as an “outstanding and historic performance” at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he delivered President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s address on behalf of Nigeria. In...