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Adulterated Alcohol: Police Capture Two Over Fake Drinks in Anambra. Crackdown on fake alcoholic beverages exposes dangerous syndicate operating mini-factory in the state.   AWKA, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | Adulterated alcohol took centre stage in Anambra State on Monday after operatives of the State Police Command apprehended two suspected producers of counterfeit alcoholic beverages and…

South Africa Xenophobia Claims: Justice Minister Calls for Peaceful Protest and Rule of Law. Justice Minister says nation remains open to foreigners as authorities move to curb vigilantism and restore social cohesion.   Pretoria, South Africa – The iNews Times | South Africa Xenophobia Claims have come under renewed scrutiny after the country’s government firmly rejected allegations that it is…

Youth Employment: Creative Sector Emerges as Key Economic Driver in Northern Nigeria. European diplomats say Kano’s film industry is transforming talent into livelihoods and reshaping economic opportunities for young Nigerians.   Awka, Nigeria – The iNews Times | Youth Employment has gained fresh international recognition after the European Union https://europian-union.europa.eu described…

Nigerian Youths in Foreign Prisons: Azu Links Crisis to Values Erosion and Economic Hardship. Public affairs commentator warns growing criminal involvement abroad is damaging Nigeria’s global image and future generations.   Awka, Nigeria – The iNews Times | The rising number of Nigerian Youths in Foreign Prisons has become a growing source of concern, with public affairs analyst John Azu warning…

Awka Peace and Unity: Industrialist Urges Indigenes to Embrace Reconciliation. Industrialist calls for reconciliation, sacrifice and collective action to restore Awka’s historical pride and influence.   Awka, Nigeria – The iNews Times | The call for Awka Peace and Unity has taken centre stage following a passionate appeal by Lagos-based industrialist and member of the Awka Traditional Ruler’s…

Number Plate Enforcement: Vehicles With Covered Plates Face Impoundment. Motorists risk impoundment as security agencies move to tighten vehicle identification across Lagos.   Lagos, Nigeria – The iNews Times | The Number Plate Enforcement exercise is set to commence across the state on Monday, June 15, as the Lagos State Police Command intensifies efforts to strengthen security and curb criminal…

World Blood Donor Day: Anambra First Lady Highlights Importance of Voluntary Blood Donation. Dr Nonye Soludo says one donation can save multiple lives as she celebrates voluntary donors across the state.   Awka, Nigeria – The iNews Times | World Blood Donor Day took centre stage in Anambra on Sunday as the wife of the state governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, called on eligible residents to make regular…

Traditional Ruler Kidnapped: Wife Shot as Gunmen Strike in Owo Community. Police launch manhunt after armed assailants abduct village head in Ondo community.   Akure, Nigeria – The iNews Times | A Traditional Ruler in Ondo State has been abducted by suspected kidnappers after gunmen stormed his residence in a late-night attack and shot his wife before fleeing into the forest. The incident has…

NYSC Camp Suspension: Why Thousands of Corps Members Can’t Report Yet. Prospective corps members deployed to Niger State to receive fresh reporting details as infrastructure repairs continue.   Abuja, Nigeria – The iNews Times | The NYSC Camp Suspension has disrupted plans for prospective corps members posted to Niger State after the National Youth Service Corps https://www.nysc.gov.ng announced…

N5.9bn Rebranding Cost: Accountability Questions Deepen Over Oil Firm Transition. Rights group seeks court order to compel oil firm to explain billions allegedly spent on transition from NNPC to NNPCL.   Abuja, Nigeria – The iNews Times | The controversial N5.9bn Rebranding Cost of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited  has come under fresh legal scrutiny after the Socio-Economic Rights…

Black Sunday: Christian Leaders Mourn Victims of Violence Nationwide. Christian leaders call for urgent action as churches nationwide honour victims of killings, kidnappings and terrorism   Abuja, Nigeria – The iNews Times | Black Sunday was observed across the country on Sunday as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) https://canng.org declared a solemn day of mourning in honour of the…

June 12 Honours: Tinubu Recognises Arthur Nwankwo, Faces Fresh Calls to Honour More Democracy Heroes. Osita Chidoka praises President’s move but urges fuller recognition of overlooked figures in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle.   Abuja, Nigeria – The iNews Times | June 12 Honours took centre stage on Nigeria’s Democracy Day as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to recognise late…

Rabe Abubakar Burial: Retired General Laid to Rest as Widow Regains Freedom. Widow regains freedom as grief and outrage deepen over the retired general’s death in kidnappers’ custody.   Katsina, Nigeria – The iNews Times | Rabe Abubakar burial was held on Saturday in Katsina State as family members, military officers, government officials and residents gathered to bid farewell to the former…

…‎Saraki warned that democracy becomes vulnerable when legislative institutions lose their independence. ‎LAGOS, NIGERIA- The iNews Time| Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has cautioned that democracy is threatened when the legislature fails to carry out its constitutional responsibility of scrutinising the actions of the executive arm of government.   ‎Saraki made the remarks on Friday…

Domestic Violence Case: Ondo Police Arrest Woman for Alleged Attack on Husband. Suspect faces prosecution after neighbours report violent altercation that left husband seriously injured in Akure.   AKURE, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | A disturbing domestic violence case has emerged in Ondo State after operatives of the state Police Command arrested a middle-aged woman, Mary Olatunde, for allegedly…

‎…reacting to the incident, IPC Executive Director, Lanre Arogundade, condemned the conduct of the officers involved. ‎OSUN, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| The International Press Centre (IPC), through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub, has condemned the arrest and detention of the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, Olalekan Akindoju, by police…

Democracy Day Message: Tinubu Calls on Nigerians to Keep Faith in the Nation. President tells citizens to remain committed to nation-building as Nigeria marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance.   ABUJA, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | President Bola Tinubu has used his Democracy Day message to urge Nigerians not to lose faith in the country, even in moments of criticism, disagreement…