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News

Warri–Itakpe Train Derails Near Agbor, NRC Links Incident to Suspected Vandalism

All passengers were evacuated unhurt, and services stay suspended until experts certify the line safe after an overnight recovery operation.

News

Tinubu, Trump to Hold Talks Over Alleged Killings of Christians in Nigeria

Bwala says the talks will address misconceptions about terrorism in Nigeria after Trump suspended aid and threatened military action.

News

Chief of Army Staff Shaibu Redeploys Top Officers Amid Security Challenges

Postings span commands, corps, training schools and joint task forces, with new chiefs of policy and plans and defence operations named.

Politics

Bayelsa Deputy Governor Heads to Court Over Impeachment Threat

Ewhrudjakpo says lawmakers are being pressured to remove him for staying in the PDP; the court hears the suit on November 13.

Education

Delta State University Rusticates Student Over Viral TikTok Video

Ezi Ugoma filmed a dying student at the health centre; a journalist has urged the university to reconsider.

Culture

Don Jazzy Applauded for Safe City Project Donation

Human rights advocate Harrison Gwamnishu thanked the producer, saying such partnerships are vital to the initiative's security and community goals.

Community

No Shop Allocations Yet -Udu Council Warns Against Harbour Market Fraud

The council says no committee or market master has been appointed, and anyone paying fraudsters risks losing their money.

Niger Delta

NNPC Targets Full Revival of Warri Refinery Under PIA Reforms

Ojulari says a technical and commercial review is done, with partners to be selected next to restore the refineries.

News

Identities of Detained Officers Emerge in Alleged Coup Plot

Fourteen Army officers and two from the Navy and Air Force are detained, most trained together at the Defence Academy.

Community

Ayiri Emami Says FIRS Misleading Tinubu on 15% Fuel Import Duty

The businessman urged Tinubu to suspend the tariff, warning it would raise pump prices and deepen hardship for poor Nigerians.

News

FIRS Insists Lawyers Must Remit VAT Under New Tax Law

Adedeji, represented by Bright Igbinosa in Abuja, said firms below ₦100 million turnover are exempt and warned that defaulters face sanctions.

News

Delta Assembly Passes Anti-Terrorism, Anti-Cultism Bills

The executive-sponsored bill targets explosives and eases prosecution, while lawmakers also passed the State Colleges of Education Bill same session.

News

JAMB Officials Walk Out of House Committee Hearing

The board's delegate left after lawmakers refused to exclude journalists, and the committee summoned Registrar Oloyede for November 4 with documents.

Reports

Military Detains Agency Head Over Alleged Fund Transfer to Sylva

The arrest follows a search of Sylva's Abuja home and the detention of his aide and driver, with defence authorities silent.

Politics

Senate Screens Newly Appointed Service Chiefs

Akpabio said the exercise was moved to October 29 so the officers named last week assume duties without disrupting security coordination.

News

BBNaija’s Tuoyo accuses NDLEA of assault during Lagos nightclub raid

The reality star says he was detained, beaten with sticks and forced to do frog jumps despite passing a security check.

News

Aproko Doctor Warns Against Using Phones on the Toilet

Chinonso Egemba says scrolling past ten minutes on the toilet strains rectal veins, urging fibre, water and quicker visits.

Education

WAEC Debunks Viral Claims of Subject Restriction for 2026 Exams

The council says curriculum decisions rest with the Federal Government, and urged schools to rely only on its official platforms.