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Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | Volume XXIII | Breaking News & Latest Updates

Local

Retired Army Major From Kogi Dies In Kidnappers’ Custody Despite ₦10 Million Ransom Payment

A retired Army Major, Joe Ajayi, who was abducted from his home in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has tragically died in captivity, even after a ₦10 million ransom was paid by his family in an attempt to secure his release. The kidnapping occurred on the night of Wedne...

By Joshua-Ale June 09, 2025

Travel

Tough Times: Nigerians Spend 30% Less On Trips Abroad

Amid soaring inflation and a sharply weakened Naira, Nigerians cut back on foreign air travel spending by 30% in 2024, amounting to $2.66 billion, dow...

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Politics

Tinubu Jokingly Tells Sanwo-Olu: 'You Are Forgiven

LAGOS — President Bola Tinubu on Sunday put to rest speculations about a strained relationship between him and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Ol...

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Technology

5 Smartphones That Compete With The IPhone Camera In 2025

For years, the iPhone has set the benchmark in smartphone photography—praised for its sharp images, lifelike colors, and silky-smooth video capture. B...

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Opinion

No Proof That Abacha Hid Public Funds Abroad – Maryam Abacha

Maryam Abacha, widow of the late former military Head of State General Sani Abacha, has refuted longstanding claims that her husband embezzled billion...

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Retired Army Major From Kogi Dies In Kidnappers’ Custody Despite ₦10 Million Ransom Payment

Tough Times: Nigerians Spend 30% Less On Trips Abroad

Tinubu Jokingly Tells Sanwo-Olu: 'You Are Forgiven

5 Smartphones That Compete With The IPhone Camera In 2025

No Proof That Abacha Hid Public Funds Abroad – Maryam Abacha

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Latest Updates

“If You Didn’t Exist, I Wouldn’t Either” — Rema Acknowledges D’banj’s Impact

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“Your Melody Lives Forever” — Brain Jotter Pays Tribute To Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo Singer Ejeagha

Experts Sound Alarm As States And LGs’ Bank Debts Skyrocket To N4 Trillion

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