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Amnesty alleges torture, extrajudicial killings at Imo 'Tiger Base'

A police unit established to combat kidnapping and armed robbery in Imo State has instead become a hub of alleged extrajudicial executions, torture and systematic extortion, Amnesty International said in a report released on Wednesday. The unit, popularly known as “Tiger Base,” as stated in the rep…

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LOC inspects facilities ahead 2026 National Para Games

The Local Organizing Committee for the third National Para Games has completed a thorough inspection of venues ahead of the multi-sport event scheduled to run from March 26 to April 3, 2026, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium Complex, Abuja, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to a statement issu…

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D’Tigress unveils W’Cup qualifying provisional squad

Nigeria’s seven-time African champions, D’Tigress, have announced a provisional squad ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament, set to take place from 11–17 March 2026 in Lyon, France, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Head coach Rena Wakama has selected a blend of seasoned ca…

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FC Robo stars join Nigeria for Cameroon friendly

Two FC Robo players, Esther Onyenezide and Favour Nkwocha, have joined the Super Falcons camp in Yaoundé ahead of Nigeria’s two-legged friendly against Cameroon, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Both players were among the first set of 11 players who arrived in camp on Wednesday and also took part in th…

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Enyimba, Rivers make top 500 club world ranking

Rivers United and Enyimba have been listed among the top 500 clubs in the world in the latest five-year ranking released by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In the IFFHS Men’s Club World Ranking for the period January 1, 2021 to December 3…

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Cricket: Winners emerge at National U-17 zonal qualifiers

Winners have emerged in the South-West and South-East zonal qualifiers ahead of this year’s Nigeria Cricket Federation National U-17 Championships for boys and girls, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The South-West and South-East zonal eliminations took place simultaneously at the MKO Abiola Sports Aren…

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N’East govs assert child protection amid rising armed group recruitment

North-East states have highlighted their education and youth empowerment initiatives as crucial measures to protect children from recruitment into armed groups. Officials from Taraba, Borno, Gombe, Yobe, and Bauchi mentioned policies designed to reduce vulnerability and provide safe, structured opp…

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NIWA Lagos boss bags Nelson Mandela Award

The Lagos Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Sarat Braimah, has been conferred with the Nelson Mandela Pan-African Leadership Award by the Stay Africa Youth Development Initiative in recognition of her hard work and dedication to national service. According to a statement on W…

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3 months ago Business

EFCC arraigns three senior NRC officials over alleged N2.04bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned three senior officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation before the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja over alleged fraud, corruption and money laundering amounting to over N2.04bn. The defendants are Felix Njoku, a former D…

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2027: Kwankwaso, Makinde hold closed-door meeting

The 2023 presidential candidate and the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Wednesday, met Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, behind closed doors at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan. Although the outcome of the meeting was not made known to the public, it wa…

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Yilwatda affirms APC’s electoral edge as convention nears

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has described the APC as the most viable political platform for anyone seeking elective positions in the country. Yilwatda was quoted in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, as stating this d…

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Why I chose Akpe as deputy gov – Diri

State Governor, Douye Diri, on Wednesday, explained that his decision to appoint Dr Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor was guided by considerations of continuity, competence, character, commitment and the fear of God. He added that the choice followed careful consultation and adherence to consti…

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Abia council dismisses monarch’s inferiority claims

The Arochukwu Traditional Council of Abia State has said the participation of Eze Eberechukwu Oji in the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers’ Council does not amount to subordination or make the Aro throne inferior to any regional traditional authority. The clarification was contained in a statemen…

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Pensioners laud Osun health insurance scheme

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Osun State chapter, has described the enrolment of its members in the Osun Health Insurance Scheme by Governor Ademola Adeleke as a lifesaver. According to the union, the enrolment had reduced the death rate among pensioners and eased their financial burden, especia…

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Wage arrears: Labour issues Friday ultimatum to FG

Organised labour in the federal public service has issued a Friday deadline to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate release of funds to settle three months’ outstanding wage awards and other pending allowances owed to workers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The leadership of…

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Edo attack sparks blame game, opposition demands IG probe

The Inter-Party Advisory Council, opposition parties, and a member of the House of Representatives, Peter Uzokwe, on Wednesday demanded an Inspector General of Police-led investigation into Tuesday’s shooting incident in Edo State, as the African Democratic Congress and the All Progressives Congres…

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Gov’s wife encourages boy child to shun cybercrime

The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged young boys in the state to steer clear of cybercrime and uphold positive values, emphasising the importance of discipline, integrity, and the responsible use of social media in securing a brighter future. She noted that the increasi…

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3 months ago Politics

Kordofan drone strikes: Sudan's pivotal new front line as truce remains elusive

Drones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front line Intensified drone attacks on the new front line of Sudan's civil war have led to mass civilian casualties in recent weeks and are increasingly shaping the course of the conflict. The epicentre of the fighting has shifted to the so…

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