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One killed, others injured as bomb explodes in Imo community

Nigeria, June 26 -- A middle-aged woman has been confirmed dead in Imo State after a bomb explosion rocked Awo-Idemili, a community in Orsu Local Government Area of the South-eastern state. The woman... Read More


FACT-CHECK: Did notorious bandit Bello Turji announce plans to attack Enugu, Port Harcourt?

Nigeria, June 26 -- Since May 2025, there have been speculations that the notorious bandit, Bello Turji, "recently" announced plans to begin terror attacks in Enugu State and Port Harcourt, the Rivers... Read More


Alleged N1.9bn Fraud: How ministry director, surveyor siphoned contract funds - Witnesses

Nigeria, June 26 -- Two prosecution witnesses have narrated to the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, how a former Deputy Director of Highways in the Federal Ministry of Works and Hou... Read More


Niger Government shuts down IBB University indefinitely after students protest

Nigeria, June 26 -- The Niger State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, following recent security breaches that claimed the life of... Read More


Ex-NNPC CFO speaks on arrest by EFCC

Nigeria, June 26 -- A former Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Umar Ajiya Isa, has denied reports of his arrest by the Economic and Financial Cr... Read More


17 soldiers killed as troops repel bandits advance in Niger - Army

Nigeria, June 26 -- Seventeen soldiers have been confirmed dead following a long gun battle with suspected armed bandits in the Bangi axis of Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. The clash, w... Read More


Nigerian Senators divided over appointment of non-indigene as Rivers electoral commission

Nigeria, June 26 -- Senators were divided on Wednesday regarding the appointment of a non-indigene as chairperson of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). The debate began during... Read More


THROWBACK: When a Nigerian club was among the world's best

Nigeria, June 26 -- As Africa's last representatives, Mamelodi Sundowns, bowed out of the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup with a goalless draw against Brazilian champions Fluminense on Wednesday, a... Read More


Abia College Controversy: Alumni petition over management's violation of lawmakers' orders

Nigeria, June 26 -- An association of alumni of the Government College Umuahia (GCU) in Abia State and an indigene of one of the college's host communities have separately petitioned the Abia House of... Read More


UPDATED: Bomb explosion kills four travellers in Borno

Nigeria, June 26 -- A bomb explosion has reportedly killed four travellers in Borno State. The bomb exploded around 12: 30 p.m. on Wednesday along the Damboa-Maiduguri road, involving a pick-up truck... Read More