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Dangote pulls petition against Farouk Ahmed from ICPC over conflict concerns and moves the case to EFCC for investigation, raising questions about potential influence in the probe.

Farouk: $5m tuition equals 7.5b litres, probe needed, Femi Otedola reacts

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Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has raised concerns over alleged misuse of public funds by NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed, claiming that $5 million was spent on Swiss school tuition for his children, a sum Dangote says could have purchased 7.5 billion litres of petroleum products.   Dangote called for an urgent federal investigation and prosecution of […]

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Joint revenue board orders end to road stickers, levy collection nationwide

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The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) has directed a nationwide stop to the collection of road stickers and levies at checkpoints across Nigeria.   The move is aimed at curbing illegal taxation and improving transparency in the country’s tax administration.   In a communiqué issued at the conclusion of its 158th meeting in Abuja on December

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Two men arrested for defiling 12 year old girl in Yobe State

Ogun: Gunfire expected as police hold training exercise, Tuesday

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The Ogun State Police Command has announced that gunfire is expected in parts of Abeokuta as officers conduct a training exercise on Tuesday at the 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Alamala.   According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the exercise is part of the command’s ongoing efforts to enhance

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‘I do’ turns sour: Bride leaves marriage after 48 hours

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Nigerian woman, Uchechi Sandra Nnenne, has opened up on why she walked out of her marriage just two days after her wedding, a revelation that has sparked reactions online.   Speaking in a viral video, the woman explained that her decision to leave her husband shortly after the ceremony was due to a series of

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Driver confronts Police, Police arrest three bandits in Kebbi

Police to resume enforcement of tinted glass permit January 2

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The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will resume enforcement of tinted glass permit regulations nationwide from January 2, 2026, citing rising security concerns and the need to protect lives and property.   In a statement issued on Monday, the Force said the decision to resume enforcement of tinted glass permit followed a review

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Bandits attack Kogi church, kill one, abduct pregnant women, children

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Armed bandits attacked the First ECWA Church in Ayetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Sunday, killing one person and abducting several worshippers, including pregnant women and children. The attackers struck during the service, leaving the congregation in shock and terror. The victim, identified only as Jayjay, was shot dead during the

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APC entitlement mentality fueled Remi Tinubu, Adeleke clash- Dele Momodu

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Dele Momodu, veteran Nigerian journalist and publisher, has said that the recent public clash between First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke was driven by political tensions linked to the All Progressives Congress (APC).   Speaking in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune, Momodu described what he called an “entitlement mentality”

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'Free Christians in Nigeria', Nicki Minaj reacts again to killings

‘Free Christians in Nigeria’, Nicki Minaj reacts again to killings

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American rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, has once again spoken out about the killings in Nigeria, urging an end to the violence and calling for the freedom of Christians. Minaj shared her message on X on Friday, using a faith-based post to express concern over the situation in Nigeria. She wrote, “On

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Abu Trica

How influencer allegedly used AI to run $8m romance-fraud network

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A Ghanaian social media influencer known for posting cash, cars, and houses online has been arrested in Accra for allegedly running a romance-fraud network that targeted elderly Americans and cost them more than $8 million. The suspect, 31-year-old Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica and also identified as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, was arrested

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PHOTOS: FCCPC seals Ikeja Electric headquarters over consumer rights violations

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Thursday, December 11, 2025, sealed Ikeja Electric headquarters over continued consumer rights violations and the company’s refusal to comply with directives issued by both the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the FCCPC. This enforcement action aligns with the Commission’s broader mandate to protect consumers, and

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