Politics

NDC Demands Gbajabiamila’s Removal Over Alleged Fake Agency Scandal

The National Democratic Coalition (NDC) has called for the immediate removal of the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, over an alleged corruption scandal involving a controversial organisation known as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The group alleged that the scandal involved the operation of a fake government agency and

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Politics

Atiku Gives Tinubu Seven-Day Ultimatum Over PFIPC Controversy

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has given President Bola Tinubu a seven-day ultimatum to order what he described as a transparent, comprehensive, and independent investigation into the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). Atiku said the probe should establish the facts surrounding the alleged activities of the controversial body and address growing

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Judiciary Politics

Court Awards Widow ₦200 Million Over Unlawful Killing of Husband by Policeman

The Federal High Court in Abuja has awarded ₦200 million in damages to the widow of Kabiru Babai, a truck driver who was unlawfully killed by a police sergeant in Osun State in 2021. The court held that the killing was unlawful and ruled in favour of the deceased’s widow, ordering the payment of compensation

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Politics

Man Accused of Forging Government Appointment Letters Claims Life Is Under Threat

Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of forging government appointment letters and falsely presenting himself as the Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC), has claimed that his life is under threat. Adeyemi made the allegation amid ongoing investigations into claims that he forged official government documents

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General

18 Killed in Farmer-Herder Clash in Niger State

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that 18 people were killed following a violent clash between farmers and herders in communities within Rafi Local Government Area of the state. Police authorities said the violence erupted during a confrontation between the two groups, resulting in multiple fatalities and heightened tension across the affected communities. Security

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Economy General

SEC Grants Approval-in-Principle to Seven Crypto Firms

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to seven digital asset companies under its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), expanding Nigeria’s regulatory sandbox for crypto and other digital investment service providers. The newly admitted firms are Bitbarter Technologies Limited, Luno Fintech Nigeria Limited, GetEquity Limited, Koinkoin Global Network Limited, Wrapped CBDC Ltd,

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Health General

Illegal Pharmacies Fuel Prescription Drug Abuse in Rivers – ACPN

The Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Rivers State Chapter, Lawson Onengiyeofori, has identified illegal pharmacies and unregistered drug outlets as major drivers of the rising abuse of prescription medicines in the state, calling for stricter enforcement to safeguard public health. Speaking in an interview with Today FM’s Odinakachi Celestine, Onengiyeofori

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Community General

Tension Rises in Eleme–Okrika Boundary Communities Over Land Dispute

Tension has gripped boundary communities between Eleme and Okrika Local Government Areas of Rivers State following sporadic gunshots linked to a long-standing land dispute between the neighbouring communities. Although reports of casualties have circulated on social media, the Rivers State Police Command has dismissed the claims. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, said

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General

Court Dismisses ₦506.5 Million Suit Against FRSC in Port Harcourt

The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a ₦506.5 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed against the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) by Olamide Ojo, affirming that the Corps acted lawfully and professionally. Delivering judgment, Justice Patricia Iroawuchi-Ajoku held that the applicant failed to provide credible evidence to support allegations that his

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Sports

Switzerland Beat Algeria to End 88-Year World Cup Knockout Wait

Switzerland advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver, ending an 88-year wait for a World Cup knockout win. The result was a major milestone for the Swiss, who had lost each of their previous seven knockout matches at the tournament. Breel Embolo

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