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Adelabu assures 24–48 hour restoration of electricity supply

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity supply will be rapidly restored following the recent decline caused by a temporary shortfall in power generation saying the situation is expected to be resolved within the next 24 to 48 hours. Adelabu gave the assurances during a meeting held on Tuesday, during a […]

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US conducts surveillance flights over Nigeria after Trump’s threat – Report

The United States has been carrying out intelligence-gathering flights over large parts of Nigeria since late November, signaling heightened security cooperation between the two countries. The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat in November to intervene militarily in Nigeria over the government’s alleged failure to stop violence against Christian communities. Flight tracking data shows

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FG introduces mandatory drug testing for all public service job applicants

The Federal Government has approved the introduction of mandatory drug testing for all prospective applicants into the public service, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat the rising menace of drug and substance abuse. A statement released on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government

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From burial to burial: Man kills cousin over refund of ₦1,000 contribution in Delta

A family gathering in Delta State turned tragic after a 47-year-old man allegedly killed his first cousin over a ₦1,000 refund. The incident occurred on December 12, 2025, in Ughelli South, according to the Delta State Police Command. Spokesperson SP Edafe Bright confirmed in a video shared on X that the family had recently returned

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Nigerian Police

From street dance to police station: Three masquerades arrested in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three masquerades for allegedly parading the streets without authorisation and injuring members of the public. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists in Uyo. Azare said the arrests were made in Eket Local Government Area during the Ekid Day

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Epstein files: Story so far, who and what are in the documents

The release of the “Epstein Files” marks one of the most important legal moments in recent history. The latest document dump offers new evidence, but the case itself stretches back decades and has long been surrounded by unanswered questions, public anger, and political pressure. The Story So Far: A Case That Never Felt Finished For

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A 72-year-old man shot dead in his Ikorodu home shortly after returning from the US to retire. Read the heartbreaking story of Alhaji Mutiu Agbosasa and the outcry over local insecurity.

Tragic homecoming: 72-year-old shot dead at Ikorodu home, lived 45 years in US

A 72-year-old man who spent 45 years building a life in the United States has been tragically killed at his home in Ikorodu, Lagos State, shortly after returning to Nigeria to enjoy his retirement. Alhaji Mutiu Agbosasa, popularly known as “Baba Agbosasa,” lived in Brooklyn, New York, for more than four decades. During that time,

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A father reportedly died of a heart attack after his three children were kidnapped in the recent Niger school abduction, as families struggle with fear and uncertainty.

Last batch of 130 abducted Niger pupils regain freedom

All the pupils abducted from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained their freedom after the release of the final batch of 130 victims, raising the total number rescued to 230. The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) confirmed the development to journalists on Sunday.

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