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Joe Igbokwe Rejects Online Attack Rumours, Blames Ladipo Market Hostility on Party Affiliation

APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has denied circulating social media reports that he was physically assaulted at Lagos' Ladipo Market, clarifying that while he faced loud hostility from traders, it was a non-violent encounter fueled entirely by political animosity over his vocal pro-government views.

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US Intercepts Iranian Drones and Missiles as Shaky Ceasefire Frays on 100th Day of Conflict

A fragile Middle East truce has been pushed to the brink on its 100th day after the US military shot down Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a retaliatory seven-missile barrage from Tehran targeting Kuwait and Bahrain.

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Russian Drones Kill Two in Ukraine as Zelensky Heads to London for High-Stakes Summit

Russian drone and bomb attacks have killed two civilian men in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions just as President Volodymyr Zelensky heads to London to secure stronger military backing from European allies.

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BREAKING: Police Rescue Ex-Power Minister Adelabu’s Sister, Her Two Children

The Nigeria Police Force has safely rescued the younger sister of former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu and her twin sons after a high-stakes tactical raid and gun battle in Oyo State that left two kidnappers dead.

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PFN Refutes Claims Linking National Prayer to Pastor Adeboye, RCCG

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has slammed critics for claiming its recent national prayer was organized by Pastor Adeboye or the RCCG, insisting it was a PFN-led initiative.

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Market Leaders Rescue APC Chieftain Joe Igbokwe from Mob Attack at Ladipo Market

APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe was rescued from an angry mob at the Ladipo Market in Lagos by market leaders, who intervened swiftly to avert a violent confrontation.

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Adamawa CAN Denies Endorsing APC Governorship Candidate Tijani Galadima

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Adamawa State has dissociated itself from reports of an official endorsement of APC's Tijani Galadima, citing political neutrality.

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Banditry: Kebbi Gov Idris Holds Emergency Security Meeting

Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has convened an emergency security meeting following renewed bandit attacks, warning informants, urging intelligence sharing, and pledging stronger measures to restore peace across affected communities.

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El-Rufai: Northern Activist Demands Review Of Ex-Kaduna Governor’s Bail Conditions

Northern activist Ibrahim Wala has urged the judiciary to review Nasir El-Rufai’s bail terms, describing them as excessive, punitive, and inconsistent with constitutional provisions on fair trial rights.

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Ndume Hails Tinubu, Umahi Over N1.2trn Gombe-Biu Road Project

Ali Ndume has praised President Tinubu and Minister David Umahi for the ₦1.245 trillion Gombe–Biu road project, saying it will boost North-East infrastructure, trade, security and regional connectivity.

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FG Begins $100m 20MW Power Projects in Kogi

The Federal Government has begun a $100 million mini-grid power project in Kogi State, including a 20MW facility in Egume, aimed at improving electricity access and boosting rural economic development.

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Kidnappers of Ex-Army General Release Video, Demand Livestock, Prisoner Release

Kidnappers of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife released a video demanding the release of detained members and livestock, while appealing for negotiations with authorities in Katsina State.

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