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Tragedy strikes Niger Delta University as student Kelvin loses his life in what police believe was a deadly cult clash on campus — sparking alarm, grief, and a frantic investigation as authorities arrest two suspects and urge witnesses to come forward, hoping to restore safety and justice to the student community. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/d...

The Ebonyi PDP is demanding a swift, transparent investigation into alleged misconduct involving Governor Francis Nwifuru’s convoy, urging accountability and truth to restore public trust and ensure justice. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public repo...

Ogun State’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sesan Fagbayi, urged Isese worshipers to unite, stay peaceful, and present as one cohesive group to gain government recognition. Speaking at a gathering in Abeokuta with traditionalists from across the state, he praised last year’s smooth Isese Day and called for even greater unity ahead of the 2026 celebration. Governor Dapo Abiodun’s support for...

Kebbi State is shutting down schools in bandit-hit zones until it’s safe — no compromises, no political games. This isn’t isolated: Borno and other northern states have faced similar long shutdowns. Governor Nasir Idris is escalating security with more troops, vehicles, and inter-agency coordination. Northern governors and traditional rulers have united to launch a Joint Security Fund, pledging on...

Governor Monday Okpebholo is rallying Edo State’s traditional rulers to form a tighter alliance against rising insecurity, leveraging their grassroots influence to stop crime and steer youth away from criminal behavior. He also called on them to mobilize support for President Tinubu ahead of the next election, confident Edo can be a key voting bloc. Monarchs, including Ojuromi HRM Anslem Edenojie...

Nigerian Army, in a swift ambush in Bakori, neutralized eight suspected terrorists linked to Idi Abasu Aiki—just in time to stop a planned roadblock attack on innocent travelers. The operation yielded two AK-47s and five motorcycles, now handed to local police, while troops ramp up patrols to keep the region secure and deter further threats. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http...

Tensions escalate as President Tinubu orders an investigation into claims that Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila ignored a fake council run by Adeniyi Adeyemi — who allegedly impersonated a non-existent DG — sparking calls from former aide Hakeem Baba-Ahmed for an independent judicial commission to ensure accountability and expose systemic flaws. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow:...

African Democratic Congress candidate Omar Suleiman faces a ₦3 million fine after courts ruled he violated state executive orders by plastering campaign posters on public infrastructure like Unity Bridge — a move the state’s environmental and legal teams say damaged public property. While Suleiman’s team claims it’s political persecution, the court sided with the state, ordering him to pay and war...

General Christopher Musa lays bare the brutal reality of the fight against bandits and terrorists—these groups don’t just hide in the shadows, they live among us, making victory a battle of hearts as much as bullets. Success hinges on local trust: when communities turn their backs on security forces, the mission stalls; when they stand with them, the tide turns. Musa’s message is clear: this isn’t...

Nigeria is rolling out a unified emergency number—112—to replace multiple crisis hotlines, streamlining access to police, fire, and ambulance services nationwide. Spearheaded by a high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa and backed by the National Economic Council, the move aims to eliminate confusion during emergencies and speed up response times. The Vice President has directed the Nigerian...

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is sparking controversy by redirecting funds from pricey international conferences to much-needed infrastructure, arguing that public money must deliver visible, tangible benefits—not luxury trips. He’s turning down multi-million naira conferences, calling them frivolous, and reallocating those funds to build roads and improve living conditions in the capital. While civil...

Three Nigerian governors are rallying behind state police, arguing the national system is failing to tackle security. Enugu’s Peter Mbah credits localized control for slashing crime by 90%, while Anambra’s Charles Soludo sees it as part of a broader federal reform—but warns without reallocating funds, the shift won’t work. Zamfara’s Dauda Lawal agrees governors need real authority as security chie...

Journalist Zainab Sodiq, detained by Nigeria’s Department of State Services since July 6th after allegedly being caught with an undocumented drone at Lagos airport, is now at the center of a growing outcry from Amnesty International Nigeria. They’re demanding her immediate, unconditional release, calling the arrest a blatant violation of press freedom and a likely pretext to silence her reporting....

The government is ramping up its war on kidnapping with a new national task force expansion, boosting inter-agency coordination and intelligence sharing to tackle increasingly sophisticated criminal networks. Backed by the UK National Crime Agency and featuring a major Abuja summit, the initiative aims to close loopholes, streamline investigations, and strengthen state-level partnerships — all to...

A legal showdown is brewing as Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, who claims he won the Accord Party’s 2026 presidential primary, sues to force the party to submit his name to INEC. He argues the party violated electoral laws by failing to upload his nomination despite his sole candidacy and payment of the required fee. The court has pushed the hearing to July 14, giving all parties time to present their...

Abubakar Abba, accused of terrorism ties to Al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru, faces a July 20th deadline to decide whether to plead guilty — a major shift from his initial “not guilty” stance. Alongside two other defendants arrested last year, he’s charged with 32 counts including terrorism, bomb-making, and kidnapping. While one co-defendant has already pleaded guilty to funding terrorism via illegal minin...

Bello Bodejo, head of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, is locked up in Abuja facing 12 fraud and money laundering charges tied to $2.33 million — he denies all, but the prosecution wants him jailed while trial looms. His lawyers are pushing for bail, but the state argues he’s a flight risk and could interfere with the probe — even the DSS is hunting him. The judge has him detained at EFCC’s facility for...

US citizens planning a trip to Nigeria: the Nigerian embassy just made a major change—no more third-party visa services. Submit your application directly to them now, effective immediately. Streamlined for speed and clarity, this move cuts out the middleman. Get all the latest details and requirements from the official embassy website. No timeline yet, but go straight to the source—this is the new...

KwaZulu-Natal’s crackdown on landlords renting to undocumented immigrants is heating up—Premier Thami Ntuli demands ID checks for all tenants, with both landlords and undocumented tenants risking prosecution. Fueled by fears that rental properties are sheltering criminals, the government is rallying communities to report suspicious landlords, aiming to close loopholes exploited by illegal immigran...

A deadly windstorm and heavy rain tore through Jigawa, claiming three lives and displacing over 5,000 people across 120 communities — damaging schools, clinics, and police stations. SEMA is coordinating relief, urging everyone to join hands in recovery. Meanwhile, a brief but brutal storm in Yobe’s Gashua also killed three, destroyed millions in property, and left families homeless — a stark remin...

Abubakar Abba, facing sweeping terrorism charges tied to Ansaru, stunned the courtroom by hinting he might change his not-guilty plea — a move the prosecution scoffed at, but Judge Emeka Nwite sided with, granting him until July 2026 to decide. Meanwhile, his co-defendant Mahmud Usman already took a deal, pleading guilty to funding terrorism through illegal mining and walking away with a 15-year s...

Police in Plateau State, Nigeria, are cracking down on unlawful phone searches—Commissioner Bassey Ewah insists officers need a court warrant, not just a hunch, to access your device. This bold stance is part of a wider push to restore public trust, enforce legal boundaries, and protect citizens’ privacy. If an officer tries to search your phone without a warrant, you’re not just allowed—you’re en...

Nigeria’s Senate just passed landmark anti-corruption legislation, creating a new independent agency to track, protect, and dispose of assets from illegal activities — a bold step to restore transparency and public trust. Coupled with a bill to modernize legal practice regulations, these moves aim to strengthen the justice system and ensure seized wealth serves the public good. Both bills now head...

The Senate just approved a massive $403.1 billion naira budget for Nigeria’s Police Trust Fund over two years, split evenly to upgrade gear, training, and officer welfare—with strict demands for transparency and accountability to ensure every dime serves the force effectively. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn...

Edo State is set for a major election this Saturday, with EDSIEC deploying 10,000 trained ad hoc staff to ensure a smooth, fair, and transparent vote. Every detail—from logistics to security—is covered, including special measures for remote and riverine communities. Voting runs from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with manual result transmission, all aligned with constitutional standards. EDSIEC is confident...