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Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Rape of 10-Year-Old Girl in Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division on Monday sentenced a 33-year-old man, Olamilekan Ajewole, to life imprisonment for raping a 10-year-old girl The court, however, discharged and acquitted a 25-year-old... Read more »
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Ilorin Durbar Committee Disputes N150m Govt Funding Report

The Ilorin Emirate Durbar committee for the annual cultural festival in the Ilorin Emirate has debunked allegations that it collected N150 million from the state government for this year’s annual cultural festival.... Read more »
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Enugu Govt Slams Disco with Refund Order for 20,000 Overbilled Customers

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed MainPower Electricity Distribution Company to refund over 20,000 customers who were overbilled in April 2025. In a statement signed and released by EERC Chairman,... Read more »
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FG Seeks N880 Billion for Road Maintenance, Cites Infrastructure Needs

The Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Goroyo, on Monday, declared that the Nigerian government must spend approximately N880 billion for the maintenance of the federal road network across the country. This... Read more »
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Kogi Commissioner Announces N98.8 Billion Debt Clearance in 15 Months

The Kogi State Government has announced that it has liquidated a total debt of N98.8 billion since assuming office 15 months ago. This was disclosed on Monday by the State Commissioner for... Read more »
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Ethiopian Airlines to Invest in 20 Regional Jets for Enhanced Operations

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most profitable carrier, is preparing to purchase at least 20 regional or small narrowbody aircraft. This move supports the airline’s plan to expand its domestic fleet and... Read more »
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UNODC Reveals Alarming Statistic: 60% of Boko Haram Victims are Youths

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that 60 per cent of those affected by the Boko Haram conflict in Nigeria’s North-East are youths. UNODC’s Country Director in... Read more »
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Public Holidays Declared for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration on June 6 and 9

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 6th, and Monday, 9th June 2025 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on... Read more »
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Judiciary Workers’ Strike Brings Abuja Courts to a Standstill

The Federal High Court in Abuja was shut on Monday, leaving lawyers, court staff, and litigants unable to access the premises. This comes despite a statement issued on Sunday in which the... Read more »
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UK to Strengthen Naval Capabilities with 12 New Attack Submarines

Britain announced it will build 12 new attack submarines as it was set to unveil, on Monday, a major defence review to deal with “growing” Russian aggression and the changing nature of... Read more »
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ATBUTH Warns Against Fraudulent Employment Scheme, Urges Vigilance

The Management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, has disassociated itself from fraudulent employment going around in the name of the hospital. The Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit of... Read more »
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269,000 Pilgrims Without Permits Turned Away from Mecca by Saudi Authorities

Saudi authorities have prevented more than 269,000 individuals without official permits from entering Mecca ahead of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, officials announced on Sunday as reported by AlArabiya and AP. The move... Read more »
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Turkey’s Sympathy: Condolences to Nigeria Over Niger Flood Victims

Turkey has expressed sympathy to Nigeria following the devastating floods that hit Mokwa and surrounding communities in Niger State. In a statement released on Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed... Read more »
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APC Stakeholders Vow to Rescue Anambra with Ukachukwu, Ekwunife in 2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State held a high-level stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend at its state secretariat in Awka, reaffirming its commitment to securing victory in the November 8,... Read more »
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Benue Under Siege: Suspected Herdsmen Launch Deadly Attack on Community

Suspected herdsmen attacked the Tyoshin community in Naka, the headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, on Sunday night, with many dead in the onslaught. Local sources revealed that... Read more »
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NECA Prepares for 4th Nigeria Employers’ Summit

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the focal voice of business in Nigeria, is set to hold the 4th edition of the Nigeria Employers’ Summit between Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June... Read more »
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Kwara Rep Sounds Alarm Over Insecurity, Sends SOS to Authorities

The lawmaker, who said he was deeply traumatised and saddened about the development, commiserated with the families, relations and friends of the victims.  He also appealed for calm, assuring that peace would  returned... Read more »
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Presidency Attributes 62% Increase in FAAC Allocation to Economic Reforms*

Federal allocations to each of the 36 states have increased by more than 62 percent in the last two years, the Presidency has said. A document made available at the weekend by... Read more »
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Ukraine Hits Russian Aircrafts in Bid to Gain Upper Hand in Ceasefire Talks

Ukraine announced on Sunday that it carried out a “large-scale” drone attack targeting Russian military aircraft deep inside Russian territory, just a day before scheduled ceasefire talks in Istanbul. Ukrainian security sources... Read more »
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Sanwo-Olu Pays Last Respect to Late Olu of Epe

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolences to the family and people of Epe Kingdom following the death of the 19th Olu of Epe, Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale. Sanwo-Olu hailed... Read more »