August 11, 2025

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Buhari’s Integrity Will Stand the Test of Time — Even His Critics Know He Didn’t Steal, Says Akpabio

Former President Muhammadu Buhari may have left office amidst mixed reviews of his administration’s performance, but according to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, one legacy remains indisputable—his record of financial integrity while in office. Akpabio, who made the remark during a public engagement, insisted that even the harshest critics of the former president will eventually acknowledge

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Crime General

Troops Foil Terrorist Attack in Taraba, Arrest Two Suspects

Taraba, Nigeria | July 18, 2025 —Nigerian military forces have thwarted a planned terrorist attack on several communities in Taraba State, arresting two suspected insurgents in the process. According to credible security sources, the operation was carried out following actionable intelligence about the movement of a suspected terrorist cell targeting villages in the Lau and

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Isese Worshippers Protest Exclusion of Traditional Rites in Awujale’s Burial

Ijebu-Ode, July 18, 2025 —A group of Isese traditional worshippers in Ogun State has expressed deep dissatisfaction over the reported exclusion of customary rites in the burial proceedings of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The revered monarch, who passed away recently at the age of 90, was laid to rest in

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General Insecurity

Plateau Govt Attributes Delayed Security Response to Remoteness of Attack-Prone Areas — Commissioner Ramnap

In a candid remark that sheds light on the ongoing security challenges in Plateau State, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Joyce Ramnap, has revealed that most of the attacks carried out by armed assailants often take place in remote and difficult-to-access areas—locations where security agencies struggle to respond promptly. Speaking on the disturbing

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Fraud General Judiciary

Alleged $9.6bn P&ID Fraud: Court Orders Arrest of Surety After Fleeing Briton Jumps Bail

Abuja, July 18, 2025 —The Abuja Federal High Court has ordered the arrest and production of a surety who stood for a British national accused in the $9.6 billion Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID) fraud case but failed to ensure the defendant’s court appearance. The surety, identified as an Abuja-based businessman, was apprehended and brought

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Sanwo-Olu Commissions New Radio Station and Modern Market in Mushin

Lagos, July 18, 2025 —Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has officially commissioned a community radio station and a newly constructed ultra-modern market in Mushin Local Government Area, as part of efforts to enhance local development and boost grassroots communication and commerce. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held on Thursday in Mushin, Governor Sanwo-Olu

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Y2025 World Population Day: Lagos Govt, UNFPA Advocate Greater Youth Empowerment

Lagos, July 18, 2025 —The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has renewed calls for deeper investment in youth development and empowerment as part of the activities marking the 2025 World Population Day. Themed “Harnessing the Power of the Youth: Pathway to Prosperity”, the event held in Lagos brought

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Fraud General

SunTrust Bank Executives Allegedly Moved $12 Million for Oil Deal – Witness Testifies

Abuja, July 18, 2025 —A bureau de change operator, testifying before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, detailed how top executives of SunTrust Bank allegedly coordinated the movement of $12 million in cash to finance a controversial oil transaction. The witness, whose identity was protected for security reasons, narrated how the transactions were

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NIMASA Shuts ShellPlux, TMDK Depots Over Security Breaches in Ijegun-Egba

Ijegun-Egba, Lagos — July 18, 2025The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has sealed off ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, two major petroleum products depots located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos, citing serious violations of maritime and national security regulations. According to a statement released by NIMASA, the decision followed a comprehensive audit and

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General Humanitarian

Benue Government Decries Dire Living Conditions of IDPs in Naka, Gwer West

The Benue State Government has expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) currently taking refuge in Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area. Officials lamented the deplorable state of the camp, noting that the displaced persons are grappling with acute shortages of basic necessities, particularly clean water and

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