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“They Stomped Him”- Bandits Assault NYSC Corper After Family Fails to Pay ₦5 Million Ransom

“They Stomped Him”- Bandits Assault NYSC Corper After Family Fails to Pay ₦5 Million Ransom

Gossip • 3d ago

Activist English Alhaji has raised alarm over the alleged kidnapping of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abba, who is reportedly observing fasting. According to Alhaji, Abba was kidnapped by armed bandits who are The post “They Stomped Him”- Bandits Assault NYSC Corper After Family Fails to Pay ₦5 Million Ransom appeared first on Gistlover...

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Govt can track bandits through ransom payments – Security analyst

Govt can track bandits through ransom payments – Security analyst

Naija News • 3d ago

A security and intelligence analyst, Dr Sani Aliyu, has said that he would not mind if the government use payment of ransom to bandits to track them. Aliyu made this statement on Friday in an interview on Trust TV while speaking on the wave of insecurity bedeviling Nigeria. He was reacting to ransom claims and […] Govt can track bandits through ransom paym...

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Edo attack, calculated move to intimidate voters — Olumide Akpata

Edo attack, calculated move to intimidate voters — Olumide Akpata

Naija News • 3d ago

Former Labour Party governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata, has described the recent attack on African Democratic Congress, ADC, leaders in Benin City, Edo State, as a deliberate attempt to discourage political participation. According to the former NBA President, “the violence sends a dangerous signal that engaging in politics could put citizens at risk”. T...

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FULL LIST: UEFA Champions League round of 16 fixtures

FULL LIST: UEFA Champions League round of 16 fixtures

Naija News • 3d ago

The Round of 16 fixtures for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League have been confirmed following Friday’s draw in Nyon, setting the stage for a thrilling knockout phase featuring some of The post FULL LIST: UEFA Champions League round of 16 fixtures   appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....

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Adams: Ndidi Did An Amazing Job As Captain At AFCON 2025

Adams: Ndidi Did An Amazing Job As Captain At AFCON 2025

Football • 3d ago

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has described Wilfred Ndidi’s leadership at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as an amazing experience. Adams, who netted two goals at the competition, made this known in an interview on Sporty TV. “Wilfred did an amazing job as captain, on the pitch and off the pitch. Read Also:UCL Draw: [...] The post Adams: Ndidi Did An Ama...

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Lawyer faults hiring of private prosecutor against Sowore, Sahara Reporters in police message forgery trial

Lawyer faults hiring of private prosecutor against Sowore, Sahara Reporters in police message forgery trial

Naija News • 3d ago

The defence lawyer urged the AGF office to develop clear prosecutorial guidelines to prevent criminal proceedings from being perceived as retaliatory and ensure prosecutions remain instruments of justice rather than extensions of administrative decisions. The post Lawyer faults hiring of private prosecutor against Sowore, Sahara Reporters in police messag...

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US announces $10m reward for information on Sinaloa Cartel leaders René, Alfonso Arzate-García

US announces $10m reward for information on Sinaloa Cartel leaders René, Alfonso Arzate-García

Naija News • 3d ago

The United States government has announced a combined reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Mexican drug cartel figures René Arzate-García and his brother, Alfonso Arzate-García. In a statement released on Friday, the U.S. Department of State said each brother carries a bounty of up to $5 […] US announces $10m r...

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Champions League draw: Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman discover Round of 16 opponents

Champions League draw: Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman discover Round of 16 opponents

Naija News • 3d ago

Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen have discovered their knockout stage opponents after UEFA conducted the Champions League draw....

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Governance and the search for the common good, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Governance and the search for the common good, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Naija News • 3d ago

My column today simply outlines the call of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria for governance to be based on the search for the common good. This was articulated in a communique issued this week following their annual conference. They pointed out that the season of Lent this year coincides with the Ramadan, the Muslim […] The post Governance and t...

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Air attacks on Kabul push Pakistan-Taliban crisis into uncharted territory

Air attacks on Kabul push Pakistan-Taliban crisis into uncharted territory

World • 3d ago

Analysts warn escalation may embolden armed groups and destabilise both Afghanistan and Pakistan. What happens next?...

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Has JAMB increased UTME fees for 2026? Board clarifies actual registration cost

Has JAMB increased UTME fees for 2026? Board clarifies actual registration cost

Naija News • 3d ago

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified actual UTME 2026 registration costs and addressed widespread claims circulating social media....

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Kenyan authorities pressured after Hellen Ati’s threat to Cubana Chiefpriest’s alleged son

Kenyan authorities pressured after Hellen Ati’s threat to Cubana Chiefpriest’s alleged son

Naija News • 3d ago

Kenyan authorities face growing calls to act after Hellen Ati publicly threatened her alleged son with Cubana Chiefpriest amid an ongoing paternity dispute...

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‘I’m a Christian but I use charms’ – Sunday Igboho

‘I’m a Christian but I use charms’ – Sunday Igboho

Gossip • 3d ago

Yoruba self-determination campaigner, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has revealed that he practices traditional spirituality alongside his Christian faith. Igboho made the disclosure while addressing a council of traditional rulers, where he spoke openly about his religious background, upbringing, and spiritual beliefs. The activist insist...

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“She Ended Things Because Of My Views On Prayer”- Man Reveals Relationship Fallout

“She Ended Things Because Of My Views On Prayer”- Man Reveals Relationship Fallout

Gossip • 3d ago

A man known on social media as @Drifeadi recently shared how differences in prayer preferences contributed to the breakup of a past relationship. He explained that he had been in a three-month relationship with a The post “She Ended Things Because Of My Views On Prayer”- Man Reveals Relationship Fallout appeared first on Gistlover ....

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Breaking: Court remands top ADC chieftain, wife, son as El-Rufai struggles in detention

Breaking: Court remands top ADC chieftain, wife, son as El-Rufai struggles in detention

Naija News • 3d ago

The federal high court in Abuja has remanded a prominent ADC chieftain, his wife and son in detention amid the dilemma of another party chieftain, Nasir El-Rufai....

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Nigerian doctor makes TikTok’s 50 most influential creators list

Nigerian doctor makes TikTok’s 50 most influential creators list

Naija News • 3d ago

Four other Africans earned recognition in the “Foodies” and “Originators” categories. The post Nigerian doctor makes TikTok’s 50 most influential creators list appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Opposition free to seek amendment to 2026 Electoral Act, says Reps spokesman

Opposition free to seek amendment to 2026 Electoral Act, says Reps spokesman

Naija News • 3d ago

Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Akintunde Rotimi, has said critics of the 2026 Electoral Act recently assented to by the President are at liberty to initiate moves to amend The post Opposition free to seek amendment to 2026 Electoral Act, says Reps spokesman appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....

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BREAKING: Judge Withdraws from El-Rufai’s Fundamental Rights Lawsuit

BREAKING: Judge Withdraws from El-Rufai’s Fundamental Rights Lawsuit

Gossip • 3d ago

Justice Hussaini Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has withdrawn from presiding over the fundamental human rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, citing impending leave. Following his decision, the case file has been returned to the Chief Judge of the FCT High Court for reassignment to another judge. [...

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Court Validates Ibadan’s 2025 PDP Convention, Affirms Turaki-led NWC

Court Validates Ibadan’s 2025 PDP Convention, Affirms Turaki-led NWC

Gossip • 3d ago

Justice Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, has affirmed the validity of the 2025 Elective Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ibadan, Oyo State, which produced Dr. Kabiru Turaki as the substantive chairman of the party. Delivering judgment in Suit No. I/1336/2025 on Friday, the court upheld the amended originating […] Th...

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CcHUB EdTech Fellowship returns with $100,000 equity-free funding

CcHUB EdTech Fellowship returns with $100,000 equity-free funding

Tech • 3d ago

Co-creation HUB (CcHUB) has opened applications for Cohort 4 of its EdTech Fellowship, where 12 early-stage startups building edtech platforms will be able to receive $100,000....

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