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ICPC Uncovers Alleged Fake Federal Agency, Tinubu Orders Arrest, Suspensions

Robert Imoh — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:53:26 +0000

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered another alleged fake federal agency operating in Nigeria. The development emerged from an ongoing investigation into the activities surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). ICPC spokesperson John Odey disclosed the development in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. He […]

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Five Die in Early-Morning Crash on Lagos-Badagry Expressway

Robert Imoh — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:36:48 +0000

Five adult men have died in a road traffic accident involving a Toyota Camry and an Iveco truck on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed. The accident occurred at about 5:16 a.m. on Saturday around Sawmill, close to Mowo Bus Stop along the expressway. LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi […]

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Arise Reporter Murder: Defendant Led Police to 9 Other Suspects – Witness

Robert Imoh — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:43:33 +0000

Fresh testimony has emerged in the ongoing murder trial of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, as a police officer told the court how one of the accused helped investigators apprehend other suspects. An Assistant Superintendent of Police, Maxwell Eje, gave evidence before the FCT High Court, detailing how the second defendant, Sani Surajo, led a special police team […]

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Nigerian Military Begins Trial of Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot

Robert Imoh — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:32:57 +0000

The Nigerian Armed Forces has officially commenced the trial of officers accused of involvement in an alleged coup plot, following the inauguration of a General Court-Martial in Abuja. The proceedings began on Friday at the Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess under heavy security presence. The accused personnel were transported to the venue early in the morning […]

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Wild Elephant Attack in Oyo Leaves One Dead, Another Missing

Robert Imoh — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:29:04 +0000

A tragic wildlife incident has shaken residents of Innayin Community after a wild elephant reportedly attacked villagers, leaving one person dead and another missing. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon near Iwere-Ile in Iwajowa Local Government Area. Local authorities confirmed that a 45-year-old man, Ibrahim Tijani, lost his life during the encounter. According to a […]

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ADC Condemns Fresh Bandit Attacks in Katsina, Urges Stronger Security Response

Robert Imoh — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:10:58 +0000

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State has condemned the latest wave of bandit attacks across several communities, describing the killings of security personnel and civilians as alarming and unacceptable. The party’s State Chairman, Lawal Tukur-Batagarawa, expressed the party’s position while addressing journalists in Katsina. He said the renewed violence, particularly in Matazu and […]

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Plateau Imposes 48-Hour Curfew in Jos North After Deadly Attack

Robert Imoh — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:08:02 +0000

The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area (LGA) following a deadly attack in the Angwan Rukuba community. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joyce Ramnap in an official statement issued in Jos. According to the government, the curfew was introduced in collaboration […]

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