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Court Revokes Sowore’s Bail, Issues Arrest Warrant Over Court Absence

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Court Revokes Sowore’s Bail, Issues Arrest Warrant Over Court Absence

The Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked the bail granted to activist, politician, and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, and issued a bench warrant for his arrest after he failed to appear for a scheduled court proceeding on Tuesday. Justice Mohammed Umar ordered the revocation of Sowore’s bail following an application by counsel representing…

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Activists and Activism

Emeka Ike Sues INEC, Wike’s Aide Lere Olayinka for N10 Billion Over Alleged Data Privacy Breach

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Emeka Ike Sues INEC, Wike’s Aide Lere Olayinka for N10 Billion Over Alleged Data Privacy Breach

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nollywood actor and politician Emeka Ike has filed a ₦10 billion lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Lere Olayinka over the alleged unauthorized disclosure of his voter registration information. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja and marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1272/2026, stems from the publication of details from…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Gantry Price by N75 to N1,175 per Litre

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Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Gantry Price by N75 to N1,175 per Litre

Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector received a significant boost on Tuesday as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a reduction in its ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, by ₦75 per litre. The new gantry price now stands at ₦1,175 per litre, down from the previous ₦1,250 per litre. According to information…

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News, Petroleum, Power and Energy

Adeleke Rejects Court-Ordered Deregistration of Accord, Vows Re-Election Campaign Will Continue

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Adeleke Rejects Court-Ordered Deregistration of Accord, Vows Re-Election Campaign Will Continue

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has strongly challenged a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of the Accord Party, insisting that the ruling conflicts with an existing Court of Appeal directive and will not affect his bid for a second term in office. The controversy follows a judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of…

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Politics

Gunmen Attack NIPSS in Plateau, Kill Three Security Operatives

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Gunmen Attack NIPSS in Plateau, Kill Three Security Operatives

Suspected gunmen on Monday night launched an attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos in Plateau State, resulting in the death of three security operatives attached to the institution. The attackers were reportedly repelled before gaining access to the facility. According to sources familiar with the incident, the…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Four Killed, Two Injured in Ilorin Suspected Cult Attack, Police Arrest Two Suspects

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Four Killed, Two Injured in Ilorin Suspected Cult Attack, Police Arrest Two Suspects

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspected cultists following a deadly shooting incident in Ilorin, the state capital, which claimed the lives of four persons and left two others injured. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the attack occurred at…

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Crime Watch

Dismissed Police Officer Arrested for Alleged Arms Trafficking in Plateau

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Dismissed Police Officer Arrested for Alleged Arms Trafficking in Plateau

A dismissed police officer, identified as Danjuma Yusuf, has been arrested by troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) over his alleged involvement in an interstate arms trafficking network operating across parts of Nigeria. The arrest was carried out during an intelligence-led operation in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to security sources, Yusuf…

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Oil Prices Drop to $82 per Barrel as US, Israel and Iran Move to End Conflict

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Oil Prices Drop to $82 per Barrel as US, Israel and Iran Move to End Conflict

Global crude oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the United States, Israel and Iran reached a preliminary agreement aimed at ending months of conflict across the Middle East and reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, dropped by about…

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Petroleum, Power and Energy

How Amaechi Emerged as Atiku’s Running Mate for 2027 Presidential Race

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How Amaechi Emerged as Atiku’s Running Mate for 2027 Presidential Race

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has reportedly settled on former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The reported decision comes after weeks of consultations and political negotiations within the ADC-led coalition, as…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Gunmen Invasion of Lagos Community Leaves Three Dead

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Gunmen Invasion of Lagos Community Leaves Three Dead

Three persons are feared dead following a violent attack by suspected gunmen in the Ikotun area of Lagos State, an incident that has heightened concerns over security within the densely populated community. According to reports, the attackers, believed to be cultists, invaded the area and unleashed terror on residents, leaving at least three people dead….

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Crime Watch, Cultists and Cultism