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Ken Nnamani Labels Uche Nnaji ‘Certificate Forger,’ Says He Is Unfit to Govern Enugu

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Senate President Ken Nnamani on Sunday accused Enugu opposition figure Uche Nnaji of certificate forgery during…

Atiku Slams Babachir Lawal Over Ethnic Remarks, Defends Unity and Leadership Record

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday criticized former Secretary…

Katsina Intensifies Rescue Efforts for Retired General Rabe Abubakar, Wife, Other Kidnap Victims

By Elizabeth Ugbo KATSINA, Nigeria — The Katsina State Government has intensified security operations to secure the release of former…

Opposition Unity Collapses as 2027 Presidential Race Becomes Fragmented

By Elizabeth Ugbo IBADAN, Nigeria — Opposition leaders who met in Ibadan on April 25, 2026, pledged to unite behind…

DSS, Forest Guards Intercept Medical Supplies Meant for ISWAP Fighters in Borno

By Elizabeth Ugbo KAGA, BORNO STATE — Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), working with forest guards, intercepted…

Democracy Day 2026: FG Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and National Unity

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government on Friday joined millions of Nigerians in nationwide prayers to mark the 27th Democracy…

Emir of Argungu Urges Communities to Legally Acquire Weapons for Self-Defence Against Bandits

By Elizabeth Ugbo ARGUNGU, Kebbi State — The Emir of Argungu, Muhammad Samaila Mera, has urged residents across the Argungu…

Agbese Forgery Claim Faces Fresh Twist as Video Evidence Emerges

By Elizabeth Ugbo The G-60 Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has dismissed allegations of forgery surrounding the nomination…

State Police Constitutional Framework Near Completion, Presidency Reveals

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Presidency has announced significant progress toward establishing state police in Nigeria. Chief of Staff to the…

FG Deploys Eight Gun Trucks to Intensify Fight Against Illegal Mining in Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja launched eight operational gun trucks in Abuja to strengthen the…