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Police chief ‘removed’ over intimidation, extortion

The Nigeria Police Force has removed Joseph Udoh, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the GRA Police Station in Asaba, Delta State, in response to a public outcry over allegations that Mr Udoh, a chief superintendent of police, allegedly intimidated…

God’s mercy saved Anthony Joshua — Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has attributed British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua’s survival in a fatal auto crash to what he described as the mercy of God. Adeboye spoke on Sunday during…

Gunmen kill one in Kogi community

One person has been killed and another injured after suspected terrorists attacked Idofin in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State on Saturday evening. SaharaReporters said the attack occurred between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on 3 January. The…

Dino Melaye condemns killing in Kogi, demands action

Former Federal Lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye has called on the Kogi State Government to take urgent responsibility following the deaths of three residents of Ayetoro-Kiri in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, who were among 37 people abducted from an ECWA church…

Cholera outbreak fears grip Obubra communities over water scarcity

Residents of Apiapumtet and several other communities in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State have raised fresh concerns over a possible cholera outbreak, citing acute shortages of clean and safe water sources. Obubra has remained a recurring hotspot…

Kebbi orders resumption of urban schools on Monday

The Kebbi State Government has directed all public and private schools in urban centres to resume academic activities on Monday. The announcement was made by the state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Halima Muhammad-Bande, while briefing journalists in Birnin…

Ekid leaders take on Gov Eno’s over terrorism remarks

Ekid Peoples Union has criticised Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State over his remarks suggesting that their opposition to activities around the Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve in the state amounts to terrorism. In a statement signed by the Chairperson…

NDLEA sensitises Abia traders against drug abuse, trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency , NDLEA Abia State Command, has carried out a sensitization programme at the Ehere Electronic Market in Obingwa local government area of Abia State. The programme is part of ongoing efforts to curb drug…

In 2025, Nigerian women intensified push for gender reforms

Discussions around gender issues, especially women’s representation in parliament, intensified in Nigeria in 2025. A legislative proposal, widely known as the Special Seats Bill or Reserved Seats Bill, was the primary focus of the discussion. The bill, which has received…

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