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Busted: Bishop arrested for having s*x with church member

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The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested Bishop Ndibueze Okorie Onyeagoziri, General Overseer of Champion the Truth Cathedral, over allegations of repeated sexual intercourse with a 22-year-old female member of his church.   Police spokesperson DSP Joshua Ukandu confirmed the arrest, stating that the cleric was taken into custody on Wednesday, October 1, and remains […]

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Tinted glass permit: High court stops police from taking new action

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The Federal High Court in Warri has ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police to maintain the status quo in the ongoing legal battle over the controversial tinted glass permit.   The matter, filed as Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025: John Aikpokpo-Martins v. Inspector General of Police & Nigeria Police Force, came up

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Anthony Joshua: Big Brother Naija disqualifies Faith over fight with Sultana

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Big Brother Naija has officially disqualified housemate Faith following a physical altercation with fellow contestant Sultana.   The decision was announced by Biggie during an emergency meeting in the main lounge, with Faith instructed to leave the house immediately. Sources say the clash left Sultana with minor injuries, prompting management to act swiftly, as physical

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FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s 2025 Nigeria Independence day address

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, delivered a national broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, assuring citizens that his administration’s reforms are beginning to yield results. The full text reads, NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

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PENGASSAN-Dangote Dispute Resolved

PENGASSAN, Dangote refinery dispute resolved — FG

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The Federal Government on Wednesday announced that the industrial dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been resolved. This was disclosed in a communiqué signed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mohammed Dingyadi. According to the minister, unionisation is

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65 years of independence,

OPINION: 65 years of independence, where do we go from here

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Every October 1st, we wave the flag, sing the anthem, and celebrate Nigeria’s freedom from colonial rule. But Independence Day should be more than parades and speeches, it should make us pause and think. Sixty-five years after 1960, we must ask ourselves: have we truly lived up to the promise of independence? Yes, we’ve made

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Dangote to PENGASSAN, TUC: You’re after dues, not workers’ welfare

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  Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of prioritising union dues and personal interests over workers’ welfare, following fresh calls by the unions for industrial action.   In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, the refinery described the

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No birthday bash: FG cancels Independence Day parade

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The Federal Government has cancelled the parade planned for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on Wednesday, October 1. The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) made the announcement on Monday. Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, said other activities, including the presidential broadcast, cultural programmes, and the National Campus

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Runs girls not exempt from tax – Taiwo Oyedele

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  The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has declared that all Nigerians, including women involved in prostitution, popularly known as “runs,” will be required to pay tax under the country’s new tax regime.   Speaking on Saturday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City

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