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The former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva who is currently at large, is increasingly getting into trouble with the Nigerian authorities, as the investigation against him has escalated to a higher level. This comes as Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the temporary forfeiture of nine properties linked to the former Minister …

A three-day national mourning began in Chad on Thursday for soldiers killed in recent terrorist attacks in the Lake Chad region.On Monday, 23 soldiers were killed and 26 others injured in an assault by Boko Haram militants on the military base on Barka Tolorom island in the region.Late Wednesday, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno signed a decree declaring mourning.“Flags …

The 2027 London Marathon has received an unprecedented number of entries through public voting, setting a new participation record. Organizers revealed that 1,338,544 people registered for the race scheduled for April 25, surpassing the previous record of 1,133,813 participants recorded last year. Meanwhile, the 2026 edition of the marathon recorded 59,830 participants, making it the largest annual one-day fundraising event …

By Ayo Kehinde Former Kano State governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said that only the Supreme Court of Nigeria can determine the fate of Muhammadu Sanusi II in the ongoing Emirates dispute, a position he says will ultimately be confirmed and implemented by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in line with the rule of law. Dr Ganduje clarified the situation …

The Cross River State Police Command has opened an investigation into two police officers who were arrested with firearms and ammunition during escalating tensions related to the communal crisis between Ugep and Idomi communities. The command reacted after a video circulated on social media claiming the officers were directly linked to riots in the area. In a statement released on …

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State chapter, has appreciated Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the reappointment of Afam Obidike as Commissioner for Health. The NMA expressed the praise in a statement signed by Dr Okam Princeton and Dr Obiaeli Ifeanyi, NMA Chapter President and Secretary respectively. The association congratulated Obidike on his appointment as health commissioner in the state. Obidike, …

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has obtained court approval to receive medical treatment while in custody at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission amid his ongoing corruption trial. The order was issued on Wednesday by Judge Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Kaduna following an appeal by El-Rufai’s legal team during a trial in …

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Some residents in Lagos State have expressed concern over the recent increase in the price of tomatoes, forcing many families to adopt alternatives. A 50kg basket of tomatoes now sells for between N115,000 and N125,000, compared to N35,000 and N40,000 recorded last month. Ago Palace resident, Olachi Igwe, on Wednesday said the scarcity and high cost of tomatoes had disrupted …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Nigerian government bans ‘Dr’ title for honorary degree holders, warns of academic fraud The Federal Government has introduced a new policy prohibiting honorary degree recipients from using the title “Dr,” declaring use of the title a form of academic misrepresentation that will have legal and reputational consequences.Read more 2. …