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Nigerian Troops Arrest 81 Suspects, Destroy Illegal Refineries Across Niger Delta

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported significant gains in its January security operations across the Niger Delta, announcing the destruction of 53 illegal crude oil refining sites and the arrest of 81 suspected oil thieves and other criminal elements. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed the details on Friday in…

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Burkina Faso Military Dissolves Political Parties

Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has taken a decisive step to reshape the country’s political landscape, formally dissolving all political parties nearly three years after seizing power in a series of coups. The decision was reached on Thursday during a cabinet meeting of the military-led government. Political parties had been under suspension since the 2022…

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Satchet Alcohol Ban Protective Not Punitive-NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stepped up regulatory action on alcohol distribution, resuming enforcement of its ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and in plastic or glass bottles below 200 millilitres. The agency clarified that the move does not involve the shutdown…

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Nigeria Oil & Gas Awards: Where Vision Meets Victory

You’re officially invited to the Nigeria Oil & Gas Awards Dinner – the night where the country’s brightest energy leaders come together to celebrate excellence, innovation, and the future of our sector. Mark your calendar: January 30th at the iconic Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. It’s not just another dinner it’s a premier networking hub, a showcase…

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Boxer Davis in Custodyarrested over alleged assault of ex-partner

Gervonta “Tank” Davis, the former champion boxer, was arrested in Miami on Wednesday after his ex-partner, Courtney Rossel, reported him for physical assault, kidnapping, and causing emotional distress. The Miami police department confirmed the arrest, stating it was a joint operation between local and federal forces. According to Rossel’s complaint, Davis went to the striptease…

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N900bn Saved: Federal Fire Service Heroes Rescue 2,106 Lives

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has released its 2025 annual report, highlighting significant achievements in saving lives and protecting property amidst rising fire incidents across Nigeria. According to the report, the FFS saved 2,106 lives and property worth N934.70 billion in various fire incidents nationwide. The statistics, presented by FFS Deputy Controller-General Ijeoma Achi-Okidi, revealed…

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