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EXTRA: Abuja herbalist mortally injured after failed ‘bulletproof’ test
A failed gun test has landed an Abuja-based herbalist, Ismail Usman, in a hospital as he is currently being treated...
Troops kill 135 terrorists, arrest 185 suspects in seven days
Troops of the Nigerian military eliminated no fewer than 135 terrorists, apprehended 185 suspects and rescued 129 kidnapped hostages through...
22 villagers killed in Niger boat mishap — Official
A boat mishap that occurred between Baro and Akwanu communities of Agaie Local Government Area of Niger has claimed 22...
Cash scarcity: CBN to sanction banks for hoarding
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will sanction banks who fail to make cash available at their branches or ATM,...
Police arrest trans-border arms dealers, recover 17 AK-47 rifles
Police officers have arrested five trans-border arms dealers and recovered 17 assault rifles and dozens ammunition. A statement by the...
A tribute to Bishop David Oyedepo
Two Fridays before the one of yesterday, the President of the Living Faith Church worldwide, better known also as WinnersChapel...
Tax reform bills will drag northern states backward – Zulum
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has said the tax reform bills which passed second reading on the Senate on Wednesday,...
Tinubu to Macron: Nigeria’s financial system flourishing, evolving
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s financial system is flourishing and evolving as his administration is “creating ground” for investors. Tinubu...
200 missing in Niger boat accident
A fresh boat mishap has occurred on the Dambo-Ebuchi sections of River Niger with more than 200 persons reportedly missing....
2023 Hajj: NAHCON refunds N5.3 billion to states, tour operators
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has refunded N4.4 billion to 36 States’ Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, the Federal Capital...