Panic in Anambra as Three-Storey Student Lodge Collapses, Occupants Feared Trapped

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Panic in Anambra as Three-Storey Student Lodge Collapses, Occupants Feared Trapped

Panic has gripped the Oko community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State following the collapse of a three-storey building reportedly used as a student hostel. The incident occurred late Sunday night at Amokpala, Oko, with the building identified as Elite Five Star Lodge. Reports indicate that several people, predominantly students, may have…

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Football

FG Approves 35% Hazard Allowance Increase for Non-Academic Workers in Federal Universities

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FG Approves 35% Hazard Allowance Increase for Non-Academic Workers in Federal Universities

The Federal Government has approved a 35 per cent increase in hazard allowance for junior and senior members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) working in federal universities. The adjustment, according to the reported agreement between the government and NASU, is expected to take effect from January 1, 2026. Under…

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Education and Institutions, Employment, Labour & Productivity

BBNaija Season 11 Opens With Diverse Line-Up as Contestants Chase N160m Grand Prize

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BBNaija Season 11 Opens With Diverse Line-Up as Contestants Chase N160m Grand Prize

The 11th season of the popular Nigerian reality television show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), has officially commenced, introducing a fresh group of contestants with diverse professional and personal backgrounds. The 2026 edition, themed “Show Ya Sef,” premiered on July 26, bringing together housemates from different walks of life who will compete for the season’s grand…

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Entertainment and TV

Kebbi High Court Judge Abducted After Gunmen Raid His Residence

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Kebbi High Court Judge Abducted After Gunmen Raid His Residence

A judge of the Kebbi State High Court, Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, has been abducted by suspected bandits at his residence in Bunza Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred around midnight in the early hours of Sunday, July 26, when armed men stormed the judge’s residence along Zogirma Road, shortly after…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Naira Holds Steady at N1,362.09 to Dollar in Official FX Market

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Naira Holds Steady at N1,362.09 to Dollar in Official FX Market

The Nigerian naira closed at ₦1,362.09 to the US dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), according to the latest exchange-rate data attributed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The rate reflects the most recent trading session available as of Friday, July 24, 2026, with the figure being reported as the official…

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Exchange and Forex, Finance and Economy

Rivers ADC Faction Joins Wike-Backed Coalition Ahead of 2027 Elections

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Rivers ADC Faction Joins Wike-Backed Coalition Ahead of 2027 Elections

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has reportedly aligned with the political coalition associated with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development represents a significant shift in the state’s political landscape, particularly as the coalition continues to attract politicians from different…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Bandits Abduct Zamfara Local Government Chairman in Night Attack

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Bandits Abduct Zamfara Local Government Chairman in Night Attack

Suspected bandits have reportedly abducted the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Bungudu, during an attack on his residence in Zango, Bungudu town. The incident reportedly occurred during the night, with the attackers said to have engaged security personnel attached to the chairman’s residence. Four members of the security…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Police Deny ‘Shoot-on-Sight’ Directive, Say IGP Disu’s Makurdi Remarks Were Misrepresented

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Police Deny ‘Shoot-on-Sight’ Directive, Say IGP Disu’s Makurdi Remarks Were Misrepresented

The Nigeria Police Force has rejected reports suggesting that Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, ordered officers to shoot anyone found carrying illegal firearms, describing the claim as misleading and inconsistent with the police chief’s actual remarks. The clarification followed reports and public reactions to comments attributed to the IGP during a stakeholders’ meeting…

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Police and Interior Affairs

Ajiran Murders: Between Police Investigation, VDM’s Allegations and the Demand for Justice

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Ajiran Murders: Between Police Investigation, VDM’s Allegations and the Demand for Justice

by Oyez Olatunde Rex The controversy surrounding the murders of Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye has evolved from a criminal investigation into a wider debate about police accountability, due process and the integrity of Nigeria’s justice system. At the centre of the controversy are Ahmed Tajudeen Akanbi, who has been accused by…

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Crime Watch

Benue: “Shoot Illegal Firearms Carriers,” IGP Disu Orders Police

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Benue: “Shoot Illegal Firearms Carriers,” IGP Disu Orders Police

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed police officers to take decisive action against anyone found carrying illegal firearms, amid heightened security concerns in Benue State. Disu gave the directive on Friday, July 24, 2026, during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Benue State Government House in Makurdi, where he discussed measures to…

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Police and Interior Affairs