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Governor dethrones Bayelsa traditional ruler

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has removed King Wilcox Seiyefa as the Ebeniken (paramount ruler) of the Swali community. Mr Diri announced the removal through the Deputy Governor, Peter Akpe, during a meeting with…

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Church suspends pastor over fake miracles

The Anglican Church in Anambra State has suspended a priest, Ifunaya Maduka, from office as Vicar of Saint Paul’s Parish, Nteje, in Oyi Local Government Area of the state, over allegation of performing fake miracles. Mr Maduka’s parish is under…

Nigerian Army clarifies arrest of blogger ‘Justice Crack’

The Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” stating that his detention is linked to an ongoing investigation involving alleged breaches of military social media regulations…

FG summons South African envoy over xenophobic protests, attacks

The Federal Government has summoned the acting High Commissioner of South Africa to a meeting in Abuja following concerns over recent protests targeting foreigners and alleged attacks on Nigerian citizens and their businesses in the country. Our correspondent could not…

NLC seeks termination of contributory pension scheme in Rivers

Alex Agwanwor, the chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Rivers State, has called for the immediate termination of the contributory pension scheme in the state. Mr Agwanwor made the call while speaking at the 2026 Workers Day celebration…

Fire razes Sokoto NLC secretariat

The Nigeria Labour Congress secretariat in Sokoto State was gutted by fire in the early hours of Saturday, destroying property and records accumulated over three decades. Secretary of the council, Hamisu Hussaini Hamisu, in a statement, said preliminary findings point…

Benue Govt activates emergency centres over COVID-19 alert

Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Ogwuche, has stated that the ministry has reactivated its Emergency Response Centres to strengthen readiness against any possible outbreak of COVID-19. Ogwuche made this known on Tuesday in Makurdi while…

World Relays: Jamaica, Poland edge Nigeria in mixed 4x400m

Nigeria missed out on qualification for the final of the mixed 4×400 metres after finishing third in their heat at the 2026 World Athletics Relays on Saturday, PUNCH Online reports. Competing in the second event of the championships at the…

ADC Crisis: Kwankwaso considering alternatives

The Kwankwasiyya movement, led by former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, says it is considering alternatives if the crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) persists. The group said it is considering an alliance with either the National Democratic Congress…

Army rescues six abducted victims in Borno

The Nigerian Army has rescued six abducted civilians in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, following ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North-East. The victims, comprising women and children, were rescued in the early hours of May 1,…

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