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U.S. court seizes California home tied to Ex-NNPC boss in $2.1m bribery case
A United States District Court has ordered the interim forfeiture of a California property belonging to Paulinus Okoronkwo, a Nigerian-American and former General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), now NNPC Limited, after finding he acquired it with proceeds of bribery. The ruling, issued by Judge John Walter on October…
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NCDC reports 172 Lassa fever deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says 172 deaths have been recorded from Lassa fever in 21 states. The NCDC said this represents a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.6 per cent, higher than the 17 per cent recorded during the same period in 2024. In its…
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35 die in Niger tanker explosion
At least 35 people have lost their lives and many others injured while scooping petrol from a tanker that had an accident along the Agaie-Bida Road in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger state. The accident occurred around 11am yesterday in Essan community along Bida to Agaie road. Spokesperson of…
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NiMet forecasts thunderstorms, moderate rains Wednesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts of the country on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, urging the public to take precautions against potential weather hazards. In its daily weather outlook released on Tuesday, the agency said, “Sunny skies are expected over most parts of…
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DSS alerts army to planned ISWAP attack in Ondo, Kogi
The Department of State Services has alerted the Nigerian Army to an alleged plot by members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province to launch coordinated attacks on communities in Ondo and Kogi states. In a confidential letter addressed to the Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, and…
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I’ve no plan to join APC, says Adeleke
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke said yesterday he had no plan either now or in future to leave Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeleke, the deputy chairman of the National Convention Organising Committee of the PDP, also said the party would come out if its current…
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INEC to begin PVC distribution, conduct mock accreditation Wednesday
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will tomorrow, October 22, 2025, commence the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and conduct a mock accreditation exercise in Anambra State ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. According to a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs.…
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EFCC recovered N500bn, secured 7,000 convictions under my watch – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s strides in anti-graft fight, saying the agency secured 700 convictions and recovered N500bn fraud proceeds in two years. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening of the 7th EFCC-NJI Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges…
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Army confirms Lieutenant-colonel, others killed in ‘foiled’ Boko Haram attack
The Nigerian Army on Monday confirmed that troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled an attack by the dreaded Boko Haram terrorist group on Friday but added that some Nigerian soldiers were killed during the battle. The Army also revealed that a lieutenant-colonel and many other soldiers were amongst those…
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Diaspora group demands release of Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, lawyer, supporters
The American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) has condemned the arrest of Prince Emmanuel Kanu, younger brother of detained IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, alongside his lawyer, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, and other supporters during a peaceful protest in Abuja on Monday In a statement signed by its president, Dr. Sylvester…
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