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Court Rules FRSC Lacks Authority to Arrest Drivers Over Faded Number Plates

Court rules FRSC cannot arrest or penalize drivers for faded number plates, limiting the agency's ...
  • 19 January 2025
  • Nigeria
NSCDC

NSCDC Arrests 36 Scavengers for Vandalism, Theft, and Drug Possession

NSCDC arrests 36 scavengers in Abuja for vandalism, theft, and drug possession. The agency vows ...
  • 17 January 2025
  • Nigeria

Gospel Singer Arrested for Allegedly Killing and Beheading Girlfriend Near Abuja

Gospel singer arrested for allegedly killing and beheading his girlfriend, a corps member, in Nasarawa. ...
  • 14 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Murder Charges

Oyo Files Murder Charges as Court Grants Bail to Ooni’s Ex-Queen

Oyo State files murder charges against Ooni's ex-queen and others over the Ibadan stampede. Court ...
  • 13 January 2025
  • Celebrity News
Trump

Trump Sentenced to Unconditional Discharge in Hush Money Case

Donald Trump sentenced to an unconditional discharge in the New York hush money case, days ...
  • 10 January 2025
  • Politics
Foreign mercenaries

Federal Government Opposes Use of Foreign Mercenaries to Combat Terrorism

Nigeria’s federal government rules out the use of foreign mercenaries to combat terrorism, emphasizing military ...
  • 10 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Borno

Tinubu Mourns Slain Soldiers, Orders Probe into Deadly Borno Attack

President Tinubu mourns six soldiers killed in the Borno Damboa attack, orders a probe, and ...
  • 9 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Nnamdi Kanu

Nnamdi Kanu Rejects Resumption of Trial, Demands Change of Judge

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu rejects the federal government’s request to resume his trial, citing bias ...
  • 8 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Borno clash

Six Soldiers, 34 Terrorists Killed in Borno Clash, Says Defence Headquarters

DHQ confirms six soldiers and 34 terrorists killed in a deadly clash during an ISWAP ...
  • 8 January 2025
  • Nigeria
EFCC

EFCC Sacks 27 Officers Over Fraud and Misconduct, Keeps Identities Confidential

The EFCC has dismissed 27 officers for fraud and misconduct after internal investigations, while keeping ...
  • 6 January 2025
  • Nigeria
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