By Lizzy Chirkpi Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has appointed Senator Austin Akobundu as Director-General and Campaign Manager of his 2027 Presidential …
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By Godswill Michael John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, has called for a review of the process of appointing the chairman and commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission …
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By Lizzy Chirkpi The Independent Committee of Inquiry investigating the reported deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced its …
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By Lizzy Chirkpi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has showcased its anti-corruption enforcement activities, revealing that asset recoveries recorded between October 2023 and July 2026 have crossed the …
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Climate Change, Insecurity May Displace 32m People By 2050 — ECOWAS
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterBy Lizzy Chirkpi The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned that the combined effects of climate change, environmental degradation and insecurity could push the number of internally …
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$700bn Mineral Wealth: Nigeria, US Move to Boost Local Processing
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterBy Tracy Moses Nigeria and the United States have signed a framework agreement aimed at attracting greater American investment into Nigeria’s solid minerals sector and promoting the local processing of …
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NDLEA Busts Nigerian-Mexican Meth Cartel, Arraigns Two Kingpins
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterBy Lizzy Chirkpi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a Nigerian-Mexican drug cartel allegedly operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Eziama community, Obeagu, Awgu Local Government Area …
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By Tracy Moses The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory Command, has arrested three persons allegedly linked to the vandalism and attempted removal of components of …
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EFCC Enlists Churches, Mosques in War Against Unexplained Wealth
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterBy Oscar Okhifo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Christian and Muslim leaders to use their influence to challenge the growing practice of celebrating unexplained wealth, saying …
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By Oscar Okhifo The Federal Government has commenced a fresh drive to recover abandoned housing estates across the country, with plans to rehabilitate, upgrade and complete viable projects built with …