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Nigeria No Longer in ‘Jeopardy Zone’ on Security— Presidential Aide

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, says Nigeria has made significant progress in tackling insecurity and can no longer be described as being in the “jeopardy zone.” Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme, on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Dare argued that while security challenges persist, the situation has improved compared to the height of the Boko Haram insurgency. “We have seen progress on security; I believe we have left the jeopardy zone,” he said, recalling that during the peak of insurgency in the Sambisa Forest years ago, the entire nation was under a cloud of fear. He urged Nigerians to view the issue in perspective:“If you look back five or six years—even to the Jonathan era—you’ll see the difference. Our institutions are stronger today, and the government is responding more swiftly to flashpoints.” […]

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Ondo Lawyer Drags Colleague, Eight Others to Court Over Property Dispute

An Akure-based lawyer, Oyekanmi Isijola, has taken a fellow legal practitioner, Oluwanike Omotayo, and eight others before an Upper Area Court in Ilorin over allegations of criminal intimidation, forgery, defamation, cyberstalking, and attempts to illegally acquire his late father’s property. The case, which came up on Monday, was filed under the Penal Code Law and the Cybercrime Prohibition and Prevention Act. Omotayo, listed as the first defendant, was absent in court but was represented by her counsel, Okedayo Nicholas, who pleaded against the complainant’s request for a warrant of arrest. The judge ruled in her favor but issued warrants for the seventh and eighth defendants, who failed to appear despite being summoned. The matter was adjourned to September 30 for further hearing. Speaking to journalists, Isijola accused the defendants of trying to unlawfully convert his late father’s estate for personal […]

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Libyan Police Arrest Six Nigerians, Local Driver and Mother for Human Trafficking

Police in Libya’s Sirte region have arrested six Nigerian migrants, a Libyan driver, and his mother over alleged human trafficking. According to Migrant Rescue Watch (MRW), officers from the Abu Najim Police Department intercepted a vehicle driven by the Libyan suspect, identified only as A.M.M., with his mother accompanying him. Inside the car, police discovered six undocumented Nigerian nationals. “All suspects, along with the seized vehicle, have been referred to the competent authorities for prosecution,” MRW said in a statement. Libya remains a major transit hub for migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean into Europe, with human smuggling networks frequently exploiting vulnerable people seeking passage.

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UK Commends Nigeria’s Economic Policies, Pushes for Expanded Trade Relations

The United Kingdom has commended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as bold and necessary steps that are creating fresh opportunities for growth and stronger bilateral trade. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, made the remarks on Monday during a courtesy visit to First Lady Senator Remi Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. Montgomery said the UK viewed the reforms as “difficult but necessary” measures that were already reshaping Nigeria’s economy. He noted that the policies were opening doors for enhanced trade relations between both countries. “We see a lot of positivity in Nigeria’s economy, particularly new opportunities being created by the reforms undertaken by President Tinubu,” he said. According to a statement by the First Lady’s media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the envoy also praised the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Mrs. Tinubu’s flagship programme, for its impact in […]

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JAMB Sets Up Special Committee to Probe High-Tech Exam Fraud

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has inaugurated a 23-member special committee to investigate sophisticated cases of examination malpractice recorded during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Monday, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, expressed concern over the rise of technology-driven cheating schemes. He revealed that results of 6,458 candidates are still under investigation for alleged high-tech fraud. “This year, we came across strange infractions, and we felt the need to broaden our resources. Examination malpractice has gone beyond traditional methods into technologically sophisticated forms,” Oloyede said. According to him, some of the infractions included biometric and identity fraud, image blending, albinism falsification, finger pairing, and attempts to breach CBT centres’ Local Area Networks. He warned that unchecked malpractice could harm multiple sectors and damage Nigeria’s reputation. While 141 cases of conventional […]

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Two Killed, Three Injured in Ebonyi Mining Pit Collapse

A mining accident at Ajirija lead site in Ihietutu, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has claimed the lives of two miners and left three others critically injured. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, involved a pit reportedly managed by Mrs. Lovelyn Victor, an indigene of the community. The site itself is owned by Henry Ahanaotu, who allegedly leased portions of it to unlicensed small-scale miners operating without professional oversight. A community source, who preferred anonymity, described the tragedy as part of a recurring pattern of unsafe mining practices in the area. He recalled a similar collapse earlier this year that killed two people and injured several others, lamenting the lack of accountability for operators and site owners. In his reaction, Ahanaotu expressed sympathy over the deaths but defended his decision to sublet the lease, saying it […]

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Police Arrest Three Salesgirls Over N29m Theft

The Niger State Police Command has arrested three salesgirls for allegedly stealing mobile phones and electronics worth N29 million from a shop at the Obasanjo Complex in Minna. The suspects, identified as Sarah Ogbonna (23), Ruth Emmanuel (23), and Mercy Ogbonna (30), were accused of conspiring with one Nurudeen Musa (32), who reportedly sold the stolen items at giveaway prices. Police spokesperson, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Monday. He said the shop owner filed a complaint against his employee, Sarah Ogbonna, after noticing missing goods. “Upon interrogation, Sarah admitted to taking items from the shop since 2023. Although she claimed ignorance of the total value, a sum of N700,000 was immediately recovered from her,” Abiodun said. Further investigation revealed that Sarah transferred part of the proceeds to her elder sister, Mercy, to cover family expenses, […]

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Nigeria’s Paternity Crisis: 1 in 4 DNA Tests Negative

A new report by Smart DNA Nigeria has revealed that one in every four paternity tests conducted in the country still returns a negative result, highlighting a persistent paternity crisis and raising deeper questions about trust and family dynamics in Nigeria. In its 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, released this week, the Lagos-based genetic testing company disclosed that 25 per cent of paternity tests conducted between July 2024 and June 2025 showed that presumed fathers were not biologically related to the children in question. Although this figure is slightly lower than the 27 per cent recorded in 2024, the firm described it as a “worrying and consistent trend” that underscores the sensitive realities facing many households. “These findings are not just about science; they tell us something profound about trust, relationships, and the legal and economic realities of Nigerian families […]

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BBNaija Season 10: Zita Dethrones Doris, Becomes New Head of House

In a dramatic twist on Big Brother Naija Season 10, Zita has emerged as the new Head of House (HOH), barely 24 hours after Doris first assumed the role. The surprise shake-up came after Big Brother introduced a fresh HOH challenge, where Zita outperformed fellow contestants Ivatar, Denari, Isabella, and Doris. As winner, Zita was asked to pick a deputy and a house guest. Without hesitation, she chose Rooboy. Her victory grants her full immunity from nominations, access to the luxurious HOH lounge, and significant influence over house dynamics for the week ahead.

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U.S. Embassy: Nigerian Visa Applicants Must Submit Five-Year Social Media History

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has announced that all visa applicants must now disclose their social media usernames and handles used within the past five years as part of the application process. The directive, issued on Monday via the Mission’s official X handle, aligns with the U.S. Department of State’s broader efforts to strengthen national security through stricter applicant screening. According to the Mission, applicants are required to provide the details on the DS-160 visa application form. It stressed that failure to include the information could result in visa denial and possible ineligibility for future applications. “Applicants certify that the information in their visa application is true before signing and submitting. Omitting social media information could lead to denial and bar them from future visas,”

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