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Three days of fellowship, reflection and renewed commitment to the future of Obafemi Awolowo University
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The Great Nigerian Assembly graduates its first 30 Certified Citizen Reporters in Ile-Ife, advancing grassroots participation, accountability and community development.
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have declined to comment on a fresh allegation by activist Sandra Duru over her alleged relationship with Akpabio.
The Nigerian Army reportedly arrested a suspected bandit known as “Sule Yellow,” who allegedly gained TikTok fame for flaunting ransom money, though official military confirmation is still awaited.
The United States plans to reduce visa-processing embassies and consulates in Africa from over 50 to 20 hubs, requiring applicants to travel to designated centres, including Lagos in Nigeria.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan urged judges and lawyers to uphold justice and the rule of law, stressing that strong institutions, accountable leadership and judicial independence are vital for Nigeria’s future.
Iran has accused the United States of discriminatory treatment after several members of its World Cup delegation were reportedly denied visas, raising concerns ahead of the tournament in America.
The FCT Police Command has arrested a suspected ammunition supplier linked to bandits and terrorists, recovering live ammunition and uncovering an alleged logistics network supporting criminal groups.
Apostle Johnson Suleman has urged President Bola Tinubu to resign if he cannot tackle insecurity, while calling for the arrest and prosecution of those sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria.
Suspected bandits attacked a military base in Borno State, killing five soldiers and three CJTF members, while troops reportedly neutralised several attackers and retained control of the facility.
The Senate President’s office has denied reports that Godswill Akpabio promised APC tickets to senators who lost primaries, describing the claims as misleading and inaccurate.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a N100 million penalty for banks processing foreign exchange transactions without proper documentation as part of sweeping reforms to strengthen market compliance.
Former Sports Minister Solomon Dalung has accused the Federal Government of lacking the political will to tackle insecurity, while a political analyst defended the administration’s reforms and security efforts.
The Bayelsa State Police Command has restored calm after a false social media report triggered panic and school closures, assuring residents that no bandit attack occurred in Yenagoa.
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The Muslim Community of Oyo State has officially denounced the religious demands made by the Oriire school abductors, labelling their actions un-Islamic and scheduling a mass prayer for the victims' safe release.
