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Peter Obi: Police arrest 46 over incident in Benue
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Police Command has arrested 46 persons in connection with the obstruction of the movement of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress,
Court adjourns KC Luxury’s suit challenging detention by NDLEA
By Innocent Anaba A Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday adjourned until September 21, 2026, hearing of pending applications in the case involving detained businessman and social media influencer, Afolabi
2027: Rivers ADP flags off campaign, promises 500,000 jobs
Denies membership of Rainbow Coalition By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The Rivers State chapter of the Action Democratic Party, ADP, has formally flagged off its 2027 governorship campaign, with
Police officer killed, teachers kidnapped in Cameroon attack
A police officer was killed and five teachers kidnapped in an attack on a teacher training centre in Cameroon, local authorities said on Wednesday, in the latest violence to hit
Canada tightens student intake, prioritises master’s, PhD candidates
Canada has announced plans to further reduce the number of international students entering the country at lower levels of study, while increasing its focus on attracting highly skilled students pursuing
Gridlock worsens as Kara Bridge repairs begin
Two-week repair works on the Kara Bridge have triggered heavy gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving motorists stranded for several hours. The Federal Government began the replacement of damaged expansion
Obi demonstrated power of restraint in Benue – NDC’s Moses Paul
Sekinat Osundiji One of the youth leaders of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Paul Moses, has said the controversy surrounding Peter Obi’s recent visit to Benue State should not be reduced
Colombia lifts decade-long gun-carrying restrictions
BOGOTA — Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has signed a decree lifting a decade-long restriction on the public carrying of legally owned firearms, fulfilling a campaign promise to adopt
Cost of living crisis: Northwest ADC candidates demand fuel subsidy return
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Governorship candidates of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the seven Northwest states have called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the removal of fuel
2027: I never threatened Northerners with suffering if Tinubu loses — Akpabio
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has denied saying that Northerners would be made to suffer between January and May if President Bola Tinubu
