EDO STATE, NIGERIA (NPA): The Edo State Police Command has confirmed a series of violent incidents in Benin City on Tuesday, targeting leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and …
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BusinessPolitics
Uzodimma Applauds Quality of Reconstruction on Orlu–Mgbe–Akokwa–Uga Federal Road
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeIMO STATE, NIGERIA (NPA): Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has commended the extensive construction and reconstruction works currently underway on the Orlu–Mgbe–Akokwa–Uga Road. Although classified as a federal road, …
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InternationalMiddle EastPolitics
Israel Condemns Jordanian Parliament for Erasing Mentions of Israel from Records
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeLagos, Nigeria (NPA): The Israeli government has strongly condemned the decision by the Jordanian parliament on February 23, 2026, to erase all mentions of Israel from its parliamentary records. Lawmakers …
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Crime DiaryPolitics
JUST IN: Tinubu Accepts Egbetokun’s Resignation, Appoints AIG Disu as Inspector-General of Police
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA): President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, citing pressing family considerations. The President commended Egbetokun for his dedication, professionalism, …
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AfricaCrime DiaryPolitics
BREAKING: Peter Obi, ADC Leaders Escape Assassination Attempt in Edo State
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA (NPA): The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, alongside senior figures of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), narrowly escaped an attack by armed hoodlums in …
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Crime DiaryPolitics
Reno Omokri Urges El-Rufai to Be Thankful in Detention, Citing Dadiyata’s Disappearance
by Maro Chideraby Maro ChideraLAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA): Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, has criticized calls for the release of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over reported health concerns in detention. The appeal was made …
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AIG Tunji Disu Launches Public Feedback Channel to Monitor Police Misconduct in Lagos
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeLAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA): Police officers in Lagos State will face stricter accountability measures following the launch of a public feedback channel by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Tunji Disu. …
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US Congressional Committee Calls for Disarmament of Fulani Militias to Address Religious Violence in Nigeria, Other Measures
WASHINGTON, U.S. (NPA): A United States congressional committee tasked by President Donald Trump to investigate allegations of widespread violence against Christians in Nigeria has submitted its recommendations to the White …
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AfricaPolitics
‘If anything happens to El-Rufai, this government will be held accountable’—Atiku Abubakar
by Maro Chideraby Maro ChideraABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA): Former Vice President and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed grave concern over the reported deteriorating health of former Minister of the …
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Nigeria Accused of Paying Billions in Ransom to Boko Haram for Release of Schoolchildren — AFP
by Maro Chideraby Maro ChideraLAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA): Agence France-Presse (AFP) has reported that the Nigerian government allegedly paid millions of dollars in ransom to Boko Haram to secure the release of more than 230 …
