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Akwa Ibom Assembly Dismisses Viral Bill on Married Men Affairs

The Assembly says no such bill exists and accuses the post's authors of trying to damage its reputation.

Edo Police Arrest Teen for Faking Kidnap, Nab 11 Suspects

Obehi Odine confessed to inventing her abduction for a ₦10 million ransom, while a raid on a Ubiaja forest hideout yielded firearms and charms.

Ugborodo Women Seek Urgent Security Intervention

The group says Ogidigben has been unsettled since Emiko Onuwaje was killed and a chief's house burnt.

Police Invite Ex–Rivers SSG Danagogo for Questioning

The Intelligence Response Team issued the letter without naming the matter, calling the exercise a fact-finding inquiry.

Akwa Ibom Assembly to Criminalize Affairs with Married Men

The bill, initiated by Deputy Governor Akon Inyang, proposes ten years in jail for women and a two million naira fine for men.

Malian Police Arrest Native Doctor Over AFCON Victory Scam

Sinayogo allegedly collected over 22 million CFA francs before Mali lost to Senegal, and now faces fraud charges in Bamako.

AFRIMA 2026: Rema, Burna Boy, Phyno Secure Top Awards

Rema took three honours at the Lagos ceremony, where Yemi Alade, Qing Madi and Chella also won.

Renowned Author Chimamanda Adichie Mourns Death of Twin Son

The 21-month-old boy died on Wednesday after a brief illness, and the devastated family has asked for privacy and prayers.

“Abeg, Biko”: 20 Nigerian Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary

The December 2025 update covers Nigerian English, Pidgin and slang, from afrobeats and amala to japa, agbero and 419.

Trump Moves to Withdraw U.S. From 66 Global Organizations

The president called the bodies burdensome and ineffective, while officials warned the exit could weaken pandemic and climate work.

Rivers Assembly Bars Govenor Fubara From Presenting 2026 Budget

Lawmakers moved resumption forward to January 8, accusing Fubara and his deputy of authoritarian rule and gross misconduct.

Rivers Assembly Moves to Impeach Governor Fubara, Deputy

Delta Govt Confirms Construction Has Officially Started on Uromi Flyover

Julius Berger has mobilised equipment to the Agbor junction, with the state promising the bridge will ease gridlock and boost commerce.

FG Denies Abandonment of Nigerian Scholarship Students in Morocco

The ministry says pre-2024 beneficiaries were paid through the 2024 cycle, blaming fiscal strain for delays in clearing outstanding entitlements.

Delta Moves to Host 2026 President Federation Cup Final

FA chairman Adode Godwin cites Asaba's 2023 final, upgraded stadiums and state backing for Warri Wolves as proof of readiness.

Malami, Son, Others Granted Bail in N500m Money Laundering Case

Justice Emeka Nwite ordered the three to surrender their passports and stay in Kuje until conditions are met.

Aina Adesola Assumes Office as Delta Commissioner of Police

The state's 23rd police chief pledged intelligence-driven operations against kidnapping and closer ties with communities after a handover ceremony in Asaba.

Midnight Fire Kills 17-Year-Old in Ugborodo Community

An electrical fault razed three buildings in Aruntun-Escravos, with residents containing the blaze as no emergency responders arrived.