Terrorists hold Zamfara man despite collecting ₦2.5m ransom
A Zamfara man, Isihaka Isau, has reportedly remained in captivity after bandits allegedly collected ₦2.5 million in ransom from his ...
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Month: August 2026
Melaye sparks fresh debate over Obi’s 2027 chances
Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye challenged Peter Obi’s prospects in Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, arguing during a podcast appearance ...
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Peller’s bold G-Wagon wish sparks fresh ‘Ochacho’ buzz
Nigerian streamer and content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, on Friday, August 14, 2026, made a playful public ...
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Coup allegation: Sylva’s aide accuses media of narrative push
Chief Julius Bokoru, Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, ...
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No keke ban in Abia, commissioner clarifies transport rules
The Abia State Government has clarified that it has not imposed a blanket ban on tricycles, with Commissioner for Transport ...
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Brandon Hudspeth makes welcome return as US consul general
Brandon Hudspeth, the newly appointed United States Consul General in Lagos, returned to Nigeria, taking up a diplomatic role that ...
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VIDEO: Adeleke faces fresh oath allegation ahead of Osun poll
Governor Ademola Adeleke, Accord governorship candidate, and his political supporters have come under renewed scrutiny after a social media post ...
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Unicem hospital collapses in Calabar after landslide triggered by heavy rain (VIDEO)
A building at Unicem Hospital in Big Qua Town, Calabar, Cross River State, reportedly collapsed on Thursday, 13 August 2026, ...
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Benue bus attack leaves 14 passengers kidnapped, five rescued
The Benue State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police Cletus Nwadiogbu, confirmed the rescue of five of 14 passengers ...
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Nigeria moves to unlock China market for aquatic exports
Nigeria is seeking swift implementation of its new aquatic products protocol with China as Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe, Chinese ...
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