General Community

AEDC Officials Injured in Attack During Anti-Power Theft Operation in Abuja

Several officials of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) Plc sustained injuries after they were attacked during an anti-electricity theft enforcement operation at the Dawaki Police Quarters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The incident occurred on Friday during a joint operation involving AEDC’s revenue protection team and security personnel following reports of widespread electricity

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Security General

Two Police Officers Killed in Attack Along Aluu-Airport Road

Two police officers attached to the Aluu Police Division have been killed by suspected armed criminals during an attack along the Aluu axis of the Obiri Ikwerre-Airport Road in Rivers State. The officers were reportedly conducting a stop-and-search operation on Monday night when the attackers, who were travelling in a mini bus, opened fire on

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Judiciary General

Court Hears Evidence in Alleged Murder of Rivers Pharmacist

By Uchendu Ejiowhor The trial of Leesor Kpugisere, who is facing charges over the alleged murder of pharmacist Muanalo Sunday from Zaakpo community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, continued with the testimony of a prosecution witness before the High Court. An investigative officer with the Rivers State Police Command, Assistant Superintendent of

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Environment General

CSOs Urge FG to Assess, Clean Up Bille Kingdom Over Prolonged Gas Leak

Civil society organisations in Rivers State have called on the Federal Government to carry out an immediate environmental assessment and clean-up of Bille Kingdom following reports of a prolonged gas leak in the area. The groups made the demand in an open letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu and presented through the Office of the

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Nigeria Receives 18 Repatriated Benin Artefacts from Switzerland

Nigeria has received 18 priceless Benin Kingdom artefacts returned from Switzerland, marking another milestone in the country’s efforts to recover its stolen cultural heritage. The artefacts, including religious objects believed to be among the renowned Benin Bronzes looted from the ancient Benin Kingdom in the late 19th century, were formally handed over to the Federal

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Security General

FG Moves to End Fine Option for Convicted Drug Traffickers – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says the Federal Government is working to remove the option of fines for convicted drug traffickers, describing the provision as a loophole that weakens the fight against drug-related crimes. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this while highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s anti-drug laws and improve the

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Technology General Judiciary

CJN: AI Cannot Replace Judges in Administration of Justice

By Paul Chimodo The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said that artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies can support the administration of justice but cannot replace the constitutional role of judges in determining legal rights and obligations. Justice Kekere-Ekun stated this at the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch,

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Security General

Rivers Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber, Recover Firearms

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered multiple firearms and live ammunition during an intelligence-led operation. In a statement, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, said operatives acting on credible intelligence arrested the suspect, identified as Austine Emenike, popularly known as “Oyibo,” from Aluu in Ikwerre Local

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Technology General

FCCPC Denies Approving 48 New Digital Loan Apps

By Paul Chimodo The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed as false reports claiming it approved 48 additional digital loan applications, raising the number of licensed digital lenders in Nigeria to 505. In a statement, the commission described the publication as misleading and said it did not reflect its actions or official

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Environment General

Residents Decry Slow Debris Clearance at Collapsed Five-Storey Building

Residents living near the site of the collapsed five-storey building on Odili Road in Port Harcourt have expressed concern over the slow pace of debris clearance, five days after the incident. Residents of Number 82 Odili Road, which shares a boundary with the collapsed structure, said they have been unable to return to their homes

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