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China-based businessman, 2 Angolans caught with 236 cocaine wraps

By Kingsley Omonobi Abuja—Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested a China-based Nigerian businessman, Ibeanu Vincent Chukwudulue, and two Angolan nationals, Mbandu Martins Makiadi and Ngoma Wilson Fernando, after they excreted a total of 236 wraps of cocaine at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The […]

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Village head, 33 others arrested over policeman’s death in Niger

By Wole Mosadomi Minna—The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, has arrested a village head and 33 others in connection with the killing of Police Constable Emmanuel Shamsi and the burning of an NSCDC patrol vehicle by suspected illegal miners in Zuzungi, Katcha Local Government Area last week. Addressing journalists on

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Cross River police bust massive ‘japa’ scam, rescue 100 victims

By Emma Una Calabar—The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 6 headquarters in Calabar, has successfully dismantled a major kidnapping and “Japa” job-scam syndicate operating in Cross River State, rescuing over 100 victims and rejecting a bribe of ¦ 50 million intended to derail the investigation. According to a statement issued on February 14, 2026, by the

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Laguda marks 2 years in Reps, highlights scholarships, infrastructure, empowerment projects in Surulere

Member representing Surulere I Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Fuad Kayode Laguda, has highlighted his legislative and constituency achievements as he marked two years in office, outlining interventions across education, infrastructure, economic empowerment and community development.

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Why we dump PDP for APC

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Senator representing Osun-East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, has disclosed that he, along with four other federal lawmakers, joined the All Progressives Congress APC in the interest of their people. He added that the decision was made simple following President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructural and social interventions in their various constituencies. Fadahunsi

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Osun PDP national, State lawmakers affirm confidence in Bisi-led party

…rally support for Gov. Adeleke By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National and State Lawmakers forum in Osun State has threw its weight behind the Sunday Bisi-led State Executive Committee of the party, saying it is the only recognized party leadership. Speaking after the forum’s meeting held at LAIM Hotel in Osogbo

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FCT Council Election: I‘ll support only those supporting President Tinubu

By Idowu Bankole Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he will only support whoever supports President Bola Tinubu’s reelection, irrespective of political party, in the FCT Area Councils’ election, scheduled for February 21. Wike stated this in Abuja on Saturday, during Senator Sandy Onor’s 60th birthday celebration, a tribute to

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