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Coup allegation: I acted out of patriotism, frustration with Nigeria — Army Colonel Ma’aji
ABUJA — A Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, has said his actions were driven by
Trump says will demand conflict compensation from Iran
US President Donald Trump said Monday he would seek conflict compensation from Iran as part of any peace negotiations, citing attacks and atrocities stretching back decades allegedly backed or perpetrated
2027: Ortom backs Tinubu, says South should retain presidency
stands with Wike, dismisses Atiku link By Peter Duru, Makurdi The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has dismissed reports linking him with an alleged arrangement to
Customs FOU ‘A’ dismantles ₦3.24bn smuggling syndicate
By Godwin Oritse Operatives of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have intercepted 220 consignments of prohibited and smuggled goods with a total
I’ll ensure every policeman respects citizens — Edo CP
…pledges open-door policing to tackle crime By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The new Commissioner of Police in Edo State, CP Patrick Daor, has pledged to adopt an open-door policing
Aiyedatiwa assures persons with albinism of equal opportunities
— Distributes sunscreen, sunblocks, cash grants By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has assured persons living with albinism in the state of equal opportunities,
Tinubu hails AfCFTA nod for Nigeria’s Customs reform; celebrates Bergmans’ multi‑billion‑dollar win
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has applauded the increasing continental recognition of Nigeria’s customs modernisation programme and praised the selection of a subsidiary of Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and
Police rescue 15 kidnap victims after gun battle in Kogi
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja LOKOJA — The Kogi State Police Command has rescued 15 victims abducted along the Itobe–Anyigba highway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state following a
Indonesia’s anti-graft KPK jailed hundreds of ‘untouchable’ elites — Envoy tells ICPC
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Indonesia’s anti-graft agency, Corruption Eradication Commission, KPK, has arrested and convicted hundreds of ‘untouchable’ elites, including ministers, governors, lawmakers and judges, the Indonesian Ambassador’s representative,
Iran supreme leader names Guards general Abdollahi military chief
Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei named Revolutionary Guards general Ali Abdollahi head of the country’s armed forces on Monday, while also confirming a new commander of the Guards, putting his
