The government of Nepal on Tuesday lifted its social media ban, a day after at least 19 people were killed during violent protests by young people demanding an end to …
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Atiku Visits Malami After Convoy Attack, Warns Against Rising Political Violence
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday visited former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, following reports that Malami’s convoy was …
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DevelopmentMaritimeNigeriaSecurityTechnology
Nigerian Customs Service and DRDB Test Indigenous Airboat
In a major boost to Nigeria’s maritime security and a testament to indigenous technological prowess, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) have jointly …
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DemocracyElectionsLagos NewsOpposition PartiesPoliticsSecurity
Lagos 2027: Rhodes-Vivour Teams Up with ADC
The political atmosphere in Lagos took a new turn at the weekend as the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The …
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EconomyGovernanceInternational TradeMaritimeNigeriaSecurityWestern Africa
NIMASA Confirms Attempted Boarding of Maltese Tanker Near Lome
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed an attempted boarding of the Malta-flagged chemical tanker, Endo Ponente, close to Lome Port in Togo. According to the agency, …
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Government PolicyInfrastructureNewsNigeriaPublic SafetySecurityTransportation
NRC Revises Casualty Figure in Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has revised its casualty figure from the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment, confirming that 20 passengers sustained injuries, contrary to its earlier report of seven. The …
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NSIB Targets September 25 for Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment Report
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said its final report on the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment will be ready and submitted to relevant authorities by September 25, 2025. The …
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Lagos Police Restrict Egungun Festival Activities to Prevent Violence and Protect Rights
The Lagos State Police Command has placed restrictions on activities surrounding the ongoing Egungun festival, warning that masquerades and their followers must confine their outings to designated points and approved …
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International AffairsMaritimeMiddle eastPoliticsSecurity
Huthi rebels claim missile strike on Red Sea tanker after Israeli strike kills their prime minister
Yemen’s Huthi rebels on Monday said they launched a missile attack on a commercial oil tanker in the Red Sea, only days after confirming that their prime minister, Ahmed Ghaleb …
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GovernanceInternational AffairsPoliticsSecurity
ONSA dismisses El-Rufai’s claim on ransom payments to bandits
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has denied allegations made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the federal security apparatus coordinates payments and inducements to bandits. …