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Tinubu Tells NDDC to Focus on Community Impact and Regional Development

The president spoke through Wale Edun at Samuel Ogbuku's 50th birthday, where the NDDC chief launched two books on regional development.

Nigeria Demands Canada Withdraw ‘Erroneous’ Terror Tag on Parties

The government says the ruling, from a 2017 refugee case, wrongly paints millions of law-abiding citizens as potential terrorists.

One Dead, Others Injured as Jeep Rams into Tricycles in Anambra

Occupants fled with rifles after the crash at Obosi, but police say the abandoned Lexus was privately owned.

Ijaw Congress Hails PINL, Urges Support from Niger Delta Communities

At a Yenagoa forum, stakeholders cited a month of zero infractions, drone surveillance and scholarships across 215 host communities.

FG Slams Child Flogging in Port Harcourt, Orders Prosecution

The women affairs minister says the beating breached the Child Rights Act, as police and NAPTIP place rescued victims in protective custody.

Delta APC Ward 1 Crisis: Three Members for Suspended for Misconduct

The trio allegedly joined an Asaba meeting where endorsements were made without clearance, a move leaders called impersonation.

Delta Community Shocked as Man Allegedly Rapes, Kills Mother

The victim's younger son found her body at their Eferemor Street home, while police hunt the fleeing suspect.

Governor Otu, NPA Move to Revive Calabar Port

Otu met the NPA board over dredging and low vessel traffic, pledging partnership on Calabar Port and the Bakassi Deep Seaport.

Abducted Edo Seminarians Plead for Release in Kidnap Video

Oborevwori Rewards Debate Champions with N20m

The governor also rewarded the team's handlers at an Asaba reception, decorating the students and urging others to emulate them.

Okonjo-Iweala Urges Social Safety Nets for Nigerians

The WTO chief praised subsidy removal and forex unification after meeting Tinubu, but said reform gains must reach vulnerable Nigerians.

Delta Extends Deadline for Okada, Keke Security Profiling

Riders have two more weeks to obtain approved cards, aprons and stickers at ₦7,500 or face impoundment.

Canadian Court Upholds APC, PDP Terrorist Classification

Justice Phuong Ngo denied asylum to Douglas Egharevba over his party membership, ruling affiliation alone bars entry and clearing deportation.

Super Falcons Yet to Receive $100,000 Reward -Ajibade

The captain says match bonuses also remain unpaid weeks after the WAFCON win, hurting players' welfare and morale.

FG Bans New Federal Universities for Seven Years

The freeze, approved at Wednesday's FEC meeting, also covers polytechnics and colleges, though nine pending private universities were approved.

Army, Police Confirm Drop in Delta Kidnapping Rates

Commanders credited joint operations for rescued students, seized firearms and ₦5.7 million in recovered ransom, and promised a peaceful festive season.

Keyamo Lifts Airline Bans on Ibom Air Passenger and KWAM 1

Comfort Emmanson will be released from Kirikiri and KWAM 1 faces a one-month ban, with suspended ValueJet pilots regaining licences.

Passenger ban without fair hearing ‘unlawful’ –NBA

The association wants the filming of her nudity prosecuted, and has offered Comfort Emmanson free legal representation to seek redress.