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News

Nigerian Soldiers Jailed for Arms Deal with Terrorists

A Maiduguri court-martial found the men stole weapons from stockpiles, hiding rifles in bean sacks for southeast buyers.

News

Delta Police Arrest Four in Ometan, Ogwashi-Uku, Recover Weapons and Vehicles

Officers also freed a kidnapped man in a bush raid after his family paid a ₦2 million ransom.

News

Murder Suspect in Bayelsa Estate Agent Killing Arrested in Lagos

Education

Federal Polytechnic Orogun Wins National Quiz on Tanker Fire Solutions

Two students scored 47 of 50 in Warri, earning tuition scholarships and cash awards from the rector.

News

Inmate Dies in Warri Prison After Refusing HIV Medication

Deputy comptroller Richard Egbede said officers repeatedly offered David his drugs and hospital care, rejecting online claims of negligence.

Politics

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Set to Return as Senate Unseals Office

Her office was reopened ahead of the October 7 resumption, with leaders said to expect a formal apology first.

Politics

Tinubu Reinstates Gov Fubara, State Assembly Members with Effect from Midnight

The president says peace has returned after the six-month emergency rule that suspended Rivers governance amid a legislative deadlock.

News

IPPIS accountants admit diverting ex-staff salaries, seek plea bargain

The Lagos court says a guilty plea alone cannot convict, and will review the N1.17 million diversion facts on September 18.

News

EFCC Says ‘Yahoo Boys’ Responsible for Growing Visa Restrictions

Olukoyede told a Port Harcourt youth event that cybercrime costs billions yearly and urged young Nigerians into agriculture, technology and enterprise.

News

Depot Activity Slows as Dangote Begins Direct Fuel Supply

Depot operators in Lagos and nearby states have paused purchases after the refinery rolled out 1,000 trucks, pushing prices down.

International

Rivers State Rolls Out IPSAS, Modern Revenue Codes

Sole Administrator Ibas says the reform ends revenue leakages, widens the tax net and opens access to international funding.

News

Lagos Police Clear Pastor Adefarasin Over Stun Gun Incident

The House on the Rock leader reported voluntarily to Ikeja headquarters, where officers confirmed the object was a stun gun.

Politics

Chaos at Rivers Govt House as Aides Protest Unpaid Salaries

Aides accused the sole administrator of leaving without paying entitlements, and the chief of staff intervened, promising settlement soon.

Community

Normalcy Returns Following Removal of Ogbe-Ijoh Monarch Coronation Banners in Warri

men of the Nigerian Police were seen visibly removing the posters and putting them in their vehicles neatly. This further infuriated the Ijaw youths who confronted the Nigerian Police.

News

Air Peace Reacts as NSIB Says Crew Tested Positive for Alcohol, Cannabis

The airline says it received no formal notice of the findings and enforces a 12-hour alcohol rule stricter than global standards.

Niger Delta

Nigeria Completes First Licence Conversion Under PIA

The regulator says Petroleum Prospecting Licence 202 became Mining Lease 66 after a commercial discovery, with drilling starting shortly.

Niger Delta

HOSTCOM Reopens Secretariat, Hails Oborevwori’s Support

The Uvwie facility will coordinate work across six oil-bearing ethnic groups, whose leaders pledged loyalty to DESOPADEC.

News

Dangote Refinery to Supply Petrol Directly to Filling Stations Nationwide

Depot price is set at ₦820 per litre, with gas-powered trucks delivering first to Lagos, the South-West and five states.