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Monarch, Ekiti Community Commend Oyebanji Over Release Of 14 Kidnap Victims

NewsDeskNgJul 6, 2026July 6, 20260

Residents praise Governor Oyebanji’s response after abducted worshippers regain freedom, urging sustained security efforts to prevent future attacks. The Eleda of Eda Oniyo Ekiti, in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Julius Awolola and his subjects have commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji for playing significant roles in the release...

Nigeria Warns South Africa Over Killings Of Citizens, Says ‘All Options Remain On The Table’

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2026July 5, 20260

Nigeria condemns renewed killings of its citizens in South Africa, warning Pretoria that continued attacks could trigger stronger diplomatic measures. Nigeria on Sunday sharply escalated diplomatic pressure on South Africa, warning that it could activate unspecified measures against Pretoria if the persistent killings and targeted attacks on Nigerian nationals continue,...

FG Seeks Probe, Compensation Over Death Of Nigerian Trader In Ivorian Custody

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2026July 5, 20260

Nigeria demands compensation, a transparent investigation and justice after a trader died and six citizens were detained in Côte d’Ivoire. The federal government has demanded a full investigation into the detention of six Nigerian traders in Côte d’Ivoire and the death of one of them, Usama Murtala, while seeking compensation...

CSMN To Tinubu: Caution Muslim Extremists Before They Set Nigeria On Fire

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2026July 5, 20260

Christain group urges Tinubu to rein in Muslim extremists, warning rising tensions could ignite nationwide unrest. The Christian Social Movement of Nigeria (CSMN), the socio-political arm of the church in Nigeria Church, is calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to caution his Muslim compatriots before they set the country on...

67 Days After Ekiti Church Abduction, Worshippers Freed As One Dies In Captivity

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2026July 5, 20260

Abducted Ekiti worshippers regain freedom after 67 days, with one victim dead despite alleged N25.5 million ransom payment. The worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area (LGA) of Ekiti State on April 28, 2026, have regained their freedom. However, one...

FG Flags Off Rehabilitation Of Key Borno Roads To Reopen Trade Corridors

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2026July 4, 20260

The Federal Government has flagged off rehabilitation of two strategic Borno roads to boost trade, security and post-insurgency economic recovery. The Federal Government on Saturday flagged off the rehabilitation of the Bama-Banki Road and Dikwa-Gamboru-Ngala Road in Borno State, describing the projects as strategic corridors for trade, agriculture, security access...

Saraki Heads To Appeal Court After Jurisdiction Bid Fails In Defamation Case

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2026July 4, 20260

Former Senate President Saraki moves to challenge court ruling allowing criminal defamation and cyberbullying case instituted against him by Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq.. Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has directed his legal team to challenge the decision of the Kwara State High Court which dismissed his objection to the court’s jurisdiction...

Tinubu Commends Wike For Delivering Roads To Renewed Hope City

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2026July 4, 20260

President Tinubu praises FCT minister Wike for providing access roads to the Karsana housing project. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for visible transformation of the nation’s capital and for carrying out his orders by providing roads and other engineering infrastructure...

Delta To Hire Teachers, Moves 13th Month Salary Into Law For Civil Servants

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2026July 4, 20260

Delta state approves teacher recruitment and moves to legalise the 13th month salary for workers. Delta State government has said the 13 month salary announced by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will become institutionalised in the State. State Commissioner for the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu,...

Ojukwu Varsity VC Defends Dismissal of Lecturers, Rejects Corruption Allegations

NewsDeskNgJul 3, 20260

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Vice Chancellor Kate Omenugha defends the dismissal of five lecturers, insisting misconduct would not be tolerated. The Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Prof. Kate Omenugha, has defended the dismissal of five lecturers over alleged misconduct, rejecting corruption allegations levelled against her administration....