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Cute Abiola Thanks Supporters Amid Backlash On Wife’s Video

14.04.2026

Nigerian content creator Abdulgafar Ahmed, popularly known as Cute Abiola, has reacted to criticism that trailed the release of a personal documentary chronicling his wife’s childbirth experience. Taking to his official X handle on Tuesday, Cute Abiola said he was taken aback by the flood of heartfelt messages, prayers, and personal stories that were posted...

Osun ALGON Donates 300 Motorcycles To Police, NSCDC, Others

14.04.2026

The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State, on Tuesday donated 300 motorcycles to the Nigerian Police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other security agencies as part of efforts to strengthen security operations across the state. Speaking at the distribution of the motorcycle held at the Osun State Police...

Nasarawa Assembly Speaker Urges Youth To Be United, Peaceful

14.04.2026

The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr Danladi Jatau, has urged young intellectuals and people of the state to unite for the peace and progress of the state. This is as he urged them to show love and remain united, irrespective of their affiliations, for the overall development of the state. The Speaker,...

Aiyedatiwa Visits Communities, Urges Support For Hunters, Vigilantes

14.04.2026

…….Orders the establishment of Security Posts in affected Communities Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has directed security agencies to collaborate with local hunters in combating insecurity that has ravaged Akure North Local Government and various communities in the state. The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to stamp out insecurity in the Imafon, Igushin, and...

Oborevwori Celebrates Archbishop Iboyi At 50

14.04.2026

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday, joined family, worshippers, friends and well-wishers to celebrate the 50th birth anniversary of Archbishop Godday Iboyi, General Overseer of Promised Kingdom Ministries, Overflow Chapel Worldwide. The Thanksgiving service, held at the Cathedral of Overflow Chapel in Okuovwori-Amuokpe, Sapele, drew a large congregation of clergy, political leaders...

FG, Netherlands Deepen Partnership To Drive Sustainable Blue Economy Growth

14.04.2026

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to climate-responsive and sustainable practices as core pillars for developing Nigeria’s marine and blue economy. This is contained in a press statement signed and issued to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday by Anastasia Ogbonna, Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. According to...

Adamawa: Vunobolki Resigns From APC

14.04.2026

A former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Chief Morris Vunobolki on Tuesday announced his resignation from the party in Yola, saying that the party has failed to uphold the principles of equity, fairness and internal democracy. This is as he predicted that the party in the State will soon face catastrophic outcomes over the...

Police Arrest 50 Suspects, Recover Anti-Aircraft Launcher In Nationwide Crackdown

14.04.2026

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the arrest of 50 suspects linked to terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery across the country. At a press briefing held on Monday, April 13, at the Force Intelligence Department-Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) headquarters in Abuja, police revealed the recovery of a cache of weapons, including an anti-aircraft launcher...

Students Sponsored By Barau Returns With Flying Colours

14.04.2026

The 26 postgraduate students sponsored by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, have returned to Nigeria after completing their Postgraduate Studies in the field of Cyber Security from India. The students, who specialise in forensic sciences and cybersecurity, arrived at the Aminu Kano International Airport, where they were warmly received by their parents, relatives,...

Group Urges NDPC, Police To Act On Alleged Breach By NIPSS

14.04.2026

The Citizens Initiative for Safety Awareness (CISA) has urged the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to provide an update on a petition alleging a cybersecurity breach and unlawful access to private communications involving officials of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). In a letter dated April 10, 2026, CISA’s National Coordinator, Mr...