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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1 Slow Progress in Implementation of State Police: The Federal Government has expressed dissatisfaction with the sluggish pace of progress in the establishment of state police forces. Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking on behalf of the government, criticized the National Economic Council’s Ad-hoc Committee on State Policing

A young man has taken responsibility for the death 17 soldiers in Okuama community of the Ughelli South local government area of Delta state. In a trending TikTok video, the who dismissed reports that the soldiers were on a peace mission to the community, said he was the leader of the gang that killed the

According to a report from Arise News, former Editor of Guardian Newspaper and Niger Delta leader of thought, Abraham Ogbodo, highlighted the attraction of military officers to work in the Niger Delta due to the lucrative nature of illegal oil bunkering activities. He warned of the consequences of not addressing this underlying issue, stressing that

The BRGIE and its self-proclaimed Prime Minister, Ekpa disclosed this in a statement on X platform on Thursday. The Biafra Republic Government In-Exile (BRGIE) and Finland-based pro-Biafra Nation agitator, Simon Ekpa, have confirmed the official launch of Biafracoin Cryptocurrency website for digital savings and wealth creation for Igbo people and other users. The BRGIE and

The protesters gathered at the front of the court with placards lambasting the Nigeria Police Force for disobeying court orders directing that the detainee should be released. Members of the Coalition of Civil Society organisations in collaboration with the Women Arise for Change platform on Thursday staged a protest at the Federal High Court in

The Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu on Tuesday informed the Abuja Federal High Court that the Department of State Services, DSS, was preventing his death while in their custody. Kanu claimed that DSS was patching him up so does not die in their custody. In his address to Justice Binta

Ugbobi community in Benue State has been rocked by a deadly attack allegedly carried out by suspected herdsmen. According to reports, which reveals that many villagers have lost their lives, with many others sustaining injuries as the assailants wreaked havoc on the peaceful settlement. Eyewitnesses recount scenes of chaos and terror as armed attackers descended

President Bola Tinubu has directed a ban on all public funded international trips for ministers, officials and heads of agencies, according to a letter from his Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The directive places a three-month embargo on foreign travel by government officials

Hollywood is reeling from the news of the passing of veteran actor M Emmet Walsh, who died at the age of 88 in Vermont, as confirmed by his manager Sandy Joseph. Walsh, known for his distinctive presence and versatile performances, leaves behind a legacy of memorable roles spanning over five decades in film and television.

Less than a year after President Bola Tinubu signed the Students Loan Bill into law, the legislation has been returned to the National Assembly for a complete overhaul. Following eight months of struggles to implement the law, marked by several missed deadlines, President Tinubu forwarded a bill to the National Assembly seeking a repeal and

1. CBN Clears $7 Billion FX Backlog: The Central Bank of Nigeria, under the leadership of Governor Yemi Cardoso, has successfully cleared the $7 billion foreign exchange (FX) backlog inherited by the governor. This achievement fulfills a crucial promise made upon Cardoso’s appointment, signaling a significant stride towards bolstering confidence in the Nigerian economy. The

We all have habits, but sometimes these habits are more damaging to our well-being than we’d like to admit. So, how do you know if what you’re doing is truly causing premature aging, or just the typical ebbs and flows most adults experience? After reflecting deeply on my personal habits and the lifestyle choices of

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has made an earnest plea to President Bola Tinubu to utilize his influential position to explore all legal avenues for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), for the betterment of the South-East region. This appeal comes shortly after a

Adamu, Umar Abdullahi along with 13 others, are individuals associated with BDCs suspected of being allegedly involved in the financing of terrorism. The group of individuals facing sanctions consists of nine people: 1. Tukur Mamu 2. Yusuf Ghazali 3. Muhammad Sani Advertisements 4. Abubakar Muhammad 5. Sallamudeen Hassan 6. Adamu Ishak Advertisements 7. Hassana-Oyiza Isah 8.

A viral video circulating online has depicted the moment during a wedding where the groom declined to kiss his bride. “Groom embarrassed the bride by refusing to kiss her, during kissing time mu church,” the video shared by Zambia News Yathu Media was captioned. In the clip, the bride was on her knees and tried

Nigerian actor, Lukman Abdulsalam, popularly known as Hamburger is dead. The Nollywood actor reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest while on set filming a skit. According to witnesses, He passed away despite immediate medical attention and all efforts to revive him proved abortive.  He was survived by His wife, two children and a host of other

Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle has criticized Christians who commonly use the phrase “What God cannot do does not exist.” The slogan has gained popularity among Christians as an expression of belief in God’s omnipotence, signifying his ability to accomplish the impossible. However, in a recent Facebook post, Patrick Doyle denounced the phrase, deeming it “silly” and questioning

It was reported few hours ago that Adaora Umeoji has been named as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Zenith Bank and this has got a lot of people talking. Adaora Umeoji has been receiving different series of congratulations message and it’s obvious that Peter Obi can’t resist to congratulate her

A 21-year-old lady has accused a popular Ghanaian musician of impregnating her, convincing her to terminate the pregnancy and later blocking her afterwards. As narrated by the lady who shared her tragedy with Tima Kumkum, she met the said musician at her aunty’s funeral where he performed for the family and attendees of the event.

While Folorunso is the founder and Vice Chairman of FAMFA Oil Limited, and has made a name for herself as a successful businesswoman, her husband, Modupe, is the Chairman of FAMFA oil. Unknown to many Nigerians, Modupe Alakija is also well-to-do. A successful lawyer and businessman, he’s a billionaire just like his wife, and he

A Former Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche reacting to the killing of 16 military personnel in the Okuama community in Delta state has alleged that if criminals involved in the killing of the soldiers do not surrender voluntarily, communities should refrain from resisting military operations. He argued that regardless of the

Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, predominantly known as Odùméje, whom Wikipedia refers to as Musician is a Nigerian clergyman and the general overseer of the Mountain of of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry. In one of his ministrations, a young man with convulsion was explaining his condition to him and they had an altercation because Odumeje found it

Why I Wear Same Outfit To Court – Nnamdi Kanu Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB has disclosed the reason behind consistently wearing the same outfit to court appearances. Kanu, who has been seen in court wearing white Fendi attire since the commencement of his trial in 2021, responded to

Elder statesman and former top commonwealth diplomat, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on Monday tabled two restructuring paths before Nigerians. He said it is either a retrace to the 2014 confab report or a cheap delegate option, not elected on party basis for a fresh national dialogue. He spoke in Lagos at the Nigerian Institute of International

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declined to grant bail to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his arrest in June 2021, appeared before the court on Tuesday. Despite Kanu’s application for bail,