Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Fuji Star KWAM 1 Alleges Exclusion in Awujale Stool Selection

Fuji Star KWAM 1 Alleges Exclusion in Awujale Stool SelectionPopular Fuji musician Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, has written to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, protesting his alleged exclusion from the selection process for the prestigious Awujale stool in Ijebu land. In his letter, KWAM 1 claimed that influential figures

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Economy General

Heritage Bank Liquidation: NDIC Recovers More for Depositors

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced the recovery of an additional N24.3 billion from the assets of the now-defunct Heritage Bank Limited. These funds will help repay depositors who had account balances above N5 million when the bank’s licence was revoked. The recovery effort is part of ongoing work by the NDIC to

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Health General

Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike After Government Intervention

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike, which was due to begin on Monday, 12 January 2026. The decision comes after direct intervention from Vice President Kashim Shettima to address the doctors’ grievances. The strike had been threatened over issues including unpaid allowances and unimplemented agreements with the federal

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General Security

Police Investigate Viral Video of Portable Being Beaten in Custody

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, being assaulted while in police custody. The video, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, shows the controversial singer in a distressed state, sparking public outrage and renewed concerns

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Security General

Troops Raid Kidnappers’ Hideout in Plateau, Recover Weapons

Troops of the 3 Division/Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Enduring Peace have raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Plateau State, neutralizing suspects and recovering weapons during a swift operation based on credible intelligence. In a statement, the Acting Military Information Officer of the JTF Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Joshua Atu John, confirmed that four suspects were

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Oil and Gas General

Ogoniland Landlords Vow to Resist Oil Production Over Unsettled Demands

Landlords of oil and gas facilities in Gokana, Eleme, Tai, and Khana in Ogoniland have vowed to resist the resumption of oil production in their communities until their demands are fully addressed. The President of the group, Ben Harry, made the disclosure following a meeting with the Ogoni Dialogue Committee. He insisted that all backlogs

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General

Media Veterans Condemn Attack on Arise TV Crew, Former Commissioner in Port Harcourt

A coalition of media veterans, publishers, and media managers in Rivers State has strongly condemned the recent attack on an Arise Television crew and a former state commissioner in Port Harcourt. Speaking under the umbrella of the Port Harcourt Press, the group described the assault as a direct threat to press freedom and public safety.

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Economy General

Tinubu Hails Capital Market as It Crosses ₦100 Trillion Mark

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed excitement over the Nigerian capital market surpassing the ₦100 trillion benchmark. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the development as a historic milestone and a strong signal of renewed investor confidence in the Nigerian economy. President Tinubu noted

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Security General

Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Violent Attack at Unity Estate, Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested twelve suspects in connection with the violent invasion and attack at Unity Estate along Airport Road, Port Harcourt. According to the police, the incident, which occurred on Monday, January 5, left several residents traumatized, while properties were also damaged during the attack. The police disclosed that one of

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Foreign General

US May Require Visa Bonds of Up to $15,000 for Nigerian Travellers

Nigerians and other travellers applying for the United States B1/B2 visas may now be required to post visa bonds of up to $15,000 under a new travel restriction introduced by the US State Department. Visa bonds are financial guarantees demanded by the US government from certain foreign nationals from countries classified as high-risk. The requirement

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