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Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has sacked all commissioners and other political appointees in the state. Soludo, who was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, directed all political appointees in the state to immediately hand over their duties. The governor gave the directive in a circular signed on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Office of the …

Gunmen on Wednesday kidnapped four Cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Idi-Ayunre area of ​​Ibadan, Oyo State. The victims were at the institute for a familiarization visit when they were kidnapped by a six-member gang. A farmer who managed to escape from the scene said the gunmen suddenly emerged from the bushes and intercepted their …

The Labor Party has set a presidential primary for May 23, 2026 as part of its preparations for the 2027 general election. This was made known in a statement issued after the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the party held in Abuja, monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Edo Diasporan strongly supports the development drive …

Maduka Okoye has celebrated her return to the Super Eagles by being named Goalkeeper of the Week in the Italian Serie A. Although Udinese lost 1-0 to Juventus, Okoye was brilliant in the matchday 29 clash. He made at least seven big saves. And this performance has now been rewarded with a call-up to the Super Eagles. The Udinese goalkeeper …

Police officers in Nasarawa have recovered two stolen vehicles in the state. The vehicles found were a black Toyota Prado SUV with registration number YAB 81 KC (Abuja) and a Silver Pontiac Vibe car with registration number NBB-52 TT. This was revealed by State Police Command Spokesperson Ramhan Nansel to journalists in Lafia, Wednesday. READ ALSO: Six police officers arrested …

The Shipping Association of Nigeria (SAN) has defended the recent increase in shipping rates, insisting that the adjustment process followed due process and regulatory guidelines. The response comes after trade war advocacy committee NAGAFF raised concerns over the implementation of new port taxes in Nigeria’s maritime sector. Speaking in Lagos, SAN President Boma Alabi said criticism surrounding the tariff changes …

Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shi’ite, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu not to allow foreign countries like the United States and France to use Nigeria and ECOWAS to attack Niger Republic in a bid to restore democratic rule following the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum in a coup. El-Zakzaky who made …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N900 billion at the end of trading on Wednesday. This follows the fall in the prices of shares such as Red Star Express, Aradel and Presco on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 201,156.85 points from 202,559.41 points recorded on the previous trading day. After five hours of …

The Federal High Court, sitting in Warri, Delta State, Wednesdayk issued a landmark ruling stating that Nigerians have the constitutional right to record police officers while carrying out their duties in public. Delivering the ruling in case number FHC/WR/CS/87/2025 on Tuesday, Justice HA Nganjiwa said police officers must wear visible name tags, display their force numbers and must not harass, …

The Senegal national football team has just been dropped from the Africa Cup of Nations. That decision, The following foul in the tournament final, was controversial but far from unique. This is just the latest example in a series of altered sporting titles or results. Ben Johnson 1988 Canada’s Ben Johnson shocked the world with a record-breaking time of 9.79 …