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By: Yunusa Umar About Sixteen members of a local vigilante group were killed when heavily armed bandits launched a dawn raid on communities in Niger State’s troubled conflict corridor, abducting dozens of residents and leaving families in anguish. The daredevil terrorists, New Daily Prime gathered, launched a coordinated attack on Magaman Matane, Ragada, Ramu, Dutsen Magaji and surrounding villages of Mashegu local government area in the state. A source familiar with the incident who preferred anonymity for security reasons, confirmed the attack on Saturday that the 16 vigilantes who stood fearlessly were overpowered by bandits. READ ALSO: Nigeria, Poland vow to…

By: Yunusa Umar Willie Obiano, the ex governor of Anambra State, has dismissed rumours of his death, assuring the public that he is alive, hale, hearty and excellent in health According to a statement released on Friday via his verified Facebook page, Obiano said the claims are not untrue. READ ALSO: Anambra: Tension on INEC as residents await credible poll under tight security He further expressed disappointment that some individuals would spread such misinformation. “I am alive, hale, hearty, and in excellent health. By the special grace of God, I am doing very well,” Obiano via his verified Facebook page. The…

By: Yunusa Umar Obinna Nwaobi, a former head of Operations at Access Bank Nigeria Plc and ex-banker, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Enugu Zonal office before the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu State. The court which was presided by Justice F.O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo yesterday, read nine charges against the ex-Access bank staff and pleaded not guilty to the charges. In a Facebook post, the commission’s statement reads, “The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, November 13, 2025 arraigned one Obinna Nwaobi, a former Head of Operations at…

By: Yunusa Umar Amnesty International, a non-governmental organization focusing on human rights, has condemned the arrest of Abba Abiyos, a social media activist over attacking Abba Ya’u, the chairman of the Roni area of the state. This is contained in a Facebook post shared on Friday that the activist was arrested on Wednesday by the Police for defaming Roni chairman, Abba. The statement partly reads, “Amnesty International strongly condemns the unlawful arrest and detention of activist Abba Mu’azu Abiyos by the Jigawa state Police Command on baseless allegation of defaming the Chairman Of Roni LGA Abba Ya’u.” READ ALSO: SERAP, Amnesty…

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APC

By Clement Abayomi How safe is it to travel and celebrate the much-hyped Dirty December in Nigeria? No doubt, as 2025 nears its end and the new year edges closer, preparations are being made by people to “jet” into Lagos, Abuja, and other cities for festivities, but safety remains the question on the lips of many. Is Nigeria really safe to spend Dirty December? In a recent travel feature on GoLodge, Richard Olorode answered the above question: “Yes, but with careful planning and awareness.” Although, as he explained, the security situation in Nigeria is not in order, “some regions are…

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Doctors

By Eniola Amadu Resident doctors in England have commenced strike action as a result of disagreement over pay. The industrial action which is expected to last for five days marks the 13th strike by doctors since March 2023. Health leaders have cautioned that the NHS may be forced to cut frontline staff and reduce the number of appointments and operations if the strikes continue. The representatives of the health trusts – the NHS Confederation and NHS Providers – revealed that the continuous action was putting further strain on already tight budgets. The representatives further stated that an estimate of £300m…