Peter Obi Files ₦5 Billion Defamation Suit Against Kenneth Okonkwo Over Bribery Allegations

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Peter Obi Files ₦5 Billion Defamation Suit Against Kenneth Okonkwo Over Bribery Allegations

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has initiated a ₦5 billion defamation lawsuit against actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo over allegations that he received bribes from aspirants seeking elective positions. According to court documents filed through his legal counsel, Chief Alex Ejesieme (SAN), Obi described the allegations made by Okonkwo as false, malicious, and damaging to…

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Kwara Police Arrest Seven Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK-47 and Other Firearms

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Kwara Police Arrest Seven Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK-47 and Other Firearms

The Kwara State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping, with the arrest of seven suspected members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate and the recovery of several firearms during intelligence-led operations across parts of the state. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP…

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Kwara Police Bust Suspected Bandit Network in Baruten, Recover AK-47 Rifles, Arrest Three

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Kwara Police Bust Suspected Bandit Network in Baruten, Recover AK-47 Rifles, Arrest Three

The Kwara State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime following the disruption of a suspected banditry network operating in Baruten Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime…

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Kwara Police Arrest Four Suspected Robbers, Recover Stolen Motorcycle, Hunt Gang Leader

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Kwara Police Arrest Four Suspected Robbers, Recover Stolen Motorcycle, Hunt Gang Leader

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers and recovered a stolen motorcycle following a violent attack on two commuters in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. According to the police, the incident occurred on June 4, 2026, at about 8:00 p.m. along the Ali Weree Camp axis when two commuters…

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FG Mandates Professional HR Certification for Civil Servants, Sets One-Year Compliance Deadline

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FG Mandates Professional HR Certification for Civil Servants, Sets One-Year Compliance Deadline

The Federal Government has directed all civil servants carrying out human resource functions across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to obtain approved professional certifications within one year, in a move aimed at strengthening professionalism and efficiency in the Federal Civil Service. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Office of the Head…

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Lagos Security Sweep Nets 279 Suspected Criminals in Statewide Crackdown

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Lagos Security Sweep Nets 279 Suspected Criminals in Statewide Crackdown

The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) has arrested 279 suspected criminals during a coordinated statewide operation aimed at dismantling criminal hideouts, blackspots, and illegal shanties across Lagos State. The suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led raid conducted from the late hours of Sunday into Monday as part of the Lagos State Government’s ongoing efforts…

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Trump Faces Fresh Impeachment Threat as Political Pressure Mounts

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Trump Faces Fresh Impeachment Threat as Political Pressure Mounts

ates President Donald Trump is facing renewed impeachment threats from some Democratic lawmakers as political tensions continue to rise in Washington ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The development has revived debate over the possibility of another impeachment effort against the Republican leader, who has already faced two impeachment trials during werehis political career. The…

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NDC Replaces Kwankwasiyya-Backed Candidates in Kano, Deepening Internal Power Struggle Ahead of 2027

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NDC Replaces Kwankwasiyya-Backed Candidates in Kano, Deepening Internal Power Struggle Ahead of 2027

A fresh crisis has erupted within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State after the party replaced several candidates earlier nominated by the Kwankwasiyya movement, citing an alleged breach of a power-sharing arrangement agreed upon when former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and his supporters joined the party. The development is the latest…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Oyo Govt Demolishes Building Used as Kidnappers’ Hideout in Adelabu’s Sister’s Abduction

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Oyo Govt Demolishes Building Used as Kidnappers’ Hideout in Adelabu’s Sister’s Abduction

The Oyo State Government has demolished a building identified as a hideout used by kidnappers who abducted the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons in Ibadan. The demolished structure, located in Araromi Quarters, Ayegun North area of Oluyole Local Government Area, was reportedly used by the criminal gang…

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Iyabo Obasanjo Quits APC, Alleges Disrespect and Political Marginalization in Ogun

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Iyabo Obasanjo Quits APC, Alleges Disrespect and Political Marginalization in Ogun

Former Ogun Central Senator and former Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned her membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the party’s leadership in Ogun State of persistent disrespect, rejection, and unfair treatment. Obasanjo, who recently contested for the APC governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 elections, announced her resignation…

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