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Woman arrested for alleged attempt to smuggle ‘Colos’ into Ogun prison
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Ogun State Command, has arrested a female visitor, identified as Mrs Iyabo Sowunmi, for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected illicit drugs
Nigeria’s GDP grows 4.4% in Q2 2026 — NBS
By Elizabeth Adegbesan ABUJA — Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.4 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from the 4.2 per cent recorded in the corresponding period
Liverpool complete £123m Barcola transfer from PSG
By Adegboyega Adeleye Liverpool have completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth up to £123 million, strengthening their squad ahead of the
Group demands end to checkpoint extortion, prolonged detention in S-East
By Dennis Agbo A non-partisan civic and socio-development platform, Oganihu, has called for an immediate end to alleged extortion, harassment and other abuses at security checkpoints across the South-East. The
Bad roads, insecurity, hardship worry Egbema residents
By Chidi Nkwopara, Owerri Residents of Egbema in Imo State have raised concerns over the deplorable condition of roads in the area, insecurity and the worsening economic situation, saying the
State Police: Politicians must not recruit officers, procure arms — Aondoakaa
A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa, has called for federal legislation to regulate the recruitment of personnel and procurement of arms for state police
‘It’s false’ – OPay dismisses viral shutdown reports
Digital financial services provider OPay has dismissed reports claiming that it will suspend operations from Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The rumour, which circulated on social media, claimed that the fintech
CPPE seeks end to chronic petrol import dependence
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Centre for the Promotion of Public Enterprise (CPPE) has called for a decisive shift from chronic import dependence to a competitive domestic refining ecosystem,
US lists 3 visa categories it will continue processing in Abuja embassy
The United States Embassy in Nigeria as said it will continue to process diplomatic and official visas despite the recent changes to routine visa services in Nigeria. The clarification was
Who’s in charge? PRP queries Tinubu, Shettima’s absence from Nigeria
.Alleges president travelled to block release of FBI documents By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has queried the simultaneous absence of
