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Rivers Police Arrest 18 Suspects, Recover 47 Firearms in Two-Month Crackdown
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 18 suspects, including a fake soldier, and recovered 47 firearms, 12 stolen vehicles, and 420 rounds of ammunition in operations since June.
PDP Faction Claims Court Victory for Osun Candidate Who Already Endorsed Rival
A PDP faction says the Court of Appeal upheld Adebayo Adedamola's Osun governorship nomination, but Adedamola himself endorsed rival candidate Adeleke just a day before the statement.
Makinde Picks Ex-DSS Chief Lawal Daura as APM Running Mate for 2027
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde was elected APM presidential candidate at the party's Bauchi convention, naming former DSS DG Lawal Daura as his running mate for 2027.
Operation Fansan Yamma Launches Major Offensive to Crush Terrorist Networks in North West
The military has launched Operation CLEAN SWEEP IV, a coordinated ground and air offensive targeting terrorist networks across Nigeria's North West, with strikes already reported in Katsina and Zamfara.
Police Recover Stolen Newborn Baby in Benue, Arrest Suspects
A newborn baby stolen from a hospital in Gboko, Benue State by a woman posing as a nurse has been recovered and reunited with his mother, with several suspects arrested.
Presidency Sets 5pm Deadline for Public Input on National Policing Bill
The Presidency has given Nigerians until 5pm today to submit views on the proposed National Policing Bill, focusing on safeguards against political interference and police misconduct.
Iranian Photojournalist Yalda Moaiery Sentenced to 15 Years Over Reporting
Acclaimed Iranian photojournalist Yalda Moaiery has been sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison over images and interviews shared with foreign media outlets.
Atiku Aide Claims El-Rufai Detained 178 Days Over Political Persecution
Paul Ibe, an aide to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has renewed claims that ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai's prolonged detention amounts to political persecution for opposing President Tinubu.
Adeleke Campaign Council Demands INEC Explanation Over Ebonyi REC's Presence in Osun
Governor Adeleke's Imole Campaign Council has questioned the presence of Ebonyi State's REC in Osun ahead of Saturday's election, saying she wasn't on the official list of deployed officials.