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Ex-IGP Solomon Arase dies in Abuja hospital
Former inspector-general of police (IGP) Solomon Arase is dead. According to multiple reports, Arase, who also served as the chairman…
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NDLEA arrests 75-year-old grandpa for ‘drug trafficking’, destroys 178,000kg skunk farm in Anambra
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested 75-year-old Uchelue Ikechukwu and six other suspects for…
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‘The coast is clear’ — Wike says emergency rule in Rivers will end on September 18
Nyesom Wike, the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says he is optimistic that the state of emergency declared…
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PHOTOS: Makinde woos French investors for Oyo’s agro hub, airport cargo upgrade
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, and some members of his cabinet have met with officials of Mouvement des entreprises…
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‘It’ll eliminate corruption’ — Tunji-Ojo defends passport fee hike
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, says the recent upward review of Nigerian passport fees to N100,000 and N200,000 would…
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FG increases passport fees to N100,000, N200,000
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an upward review of the cost of obtaining the Nigerian standard passport, effective…
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‘It’ll promote public trust’ — Jonathan seeks new process for appointing INEC chairman
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a new process to appoint the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral…
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2026 hajj: Saudi Arabia warns Nigerian visa violators face N8.15m fine, jail
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has warned intending Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 hajj that anyone caught performing the holy…
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US Court jails Osun monarch over $4.2m COVID-19 relief fraud
The United States district court has sentenced the Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun state, to four years and…
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Former Benue speaker suspended over ‘plot to impeach’ Alia
The Benue state house of assembly has suspended Aondona Dajoh, the immediate past speaker, over an alleged plot to mislead…
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