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2027: Ijaw leader urges politicians to focus on issues
— Okaba demands clear plans on economy, security, resource control By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, former President of the Ijaw National Congress
Igboho, residents confront police, prevent arrest of Tani Olohun in Ibadan
By Adeola Badru Residents of Ayegun Oleyo, Ibadan, confronted men believed to be police officers attempting to arrest traditional faith advocate, Tani Olohun, on Tuesday, with Yoruba Nation activist, Chief
Lagos retirees protest pension arrears, Govt says N168bn paid
— Pensioners allege 16-year backlog; LASPEC cites payments to 48,000 retirees By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Pensioners in Lagos State have protested alleged outstanding pension arrears dating back more than
Two suspects arrested over 55-year-old man’s abduction in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested two suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of a 55-year-old man, Idowu Alade, at Aroge Camp via Idoani in
Marwa: Drug barons must lose wealth to be defeated
— NDLEA boss unveils asset recovery strategy at Cambridge By Kingsley Omonobi The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.),
US immigration arrests hit record 49,571 in one month under Trump
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested nearly 50,000 people in July, recording the agency’s highest monthly arrest total since President Donald Trump returned to office, according to newly
NBA Conference: Osinbajo calls for people-centred justice system
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has called for a people-centred approach to justice reform, urging stakeholders in Nigeria’s judiciary to reposition the justice
Police arrest two suspects as kidnapped victim escapes in Ondo
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Police in Ondo State have arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction of a 55-year-old man, Idowu Alade, who escaped from his captors’ hideout in
PANDEF backs call for transparency in leaders’ past
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has backed the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF)’s call for political leaders seeking to govern Nigeria to provide transparent accounts of
Obasanjo to chair Asaba Massacre Memorial as Asagba marks 2nd anniversary
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is expected to chair the Asaba Massacre Memorial Remembrance Day as part of activities marking the second coronation anniversary of the
