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US mourns Niger flood victims

The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed sadness over the floods that struck Niger State last week, leaving at least 151 people dead and displacing more than 3,000 residents. In a... Read more »
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Woman arrested for stealing two-month-old boy in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old woman, Joy Temitope, for allegedly stealing a two-month-old baby in Koko, Delta State. This was made known in a statement shared by the... Read more »
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Akwa Ibom: There must be limit to politics, involving family evil – Activist

Rights activist and Abuja based lawyer Barr. Ejikeme Ogbodo has condemned the involvement of the daughter of Akwa Ibom State Governor by perceived political detractors to score cheap political point. Barr. Ogbodo... 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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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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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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Groups faults inauguration of ‘unfinished’ Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway

Public procurement advocacy group, Network for the Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development, has criticised the inauguration of a 30-kilometre stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing the move as misleading... Read more »
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Recapitalisation: 3m jobs threatened if BDCs close, ABCON warns.

The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria has warned that about three million Nigerians were at risk of losing their source of livelihood if BDCs closed shop due to their... Read more »
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Umahi Faces Backlash for Commissioning Incomplete Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Segment

The recent move by the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, to present a 30-kilometre segment of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a completed and commission-worthy project has drawn sharp criticism from... Read more »
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“I’ll win more trophies”_ Chelle after Unity Cup success.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has expressed his desire to win more trophies for Nigeria after winning the Unity Cup at the GTech Community Stadium in Brentford, London. Chelle guided the Super Eagles... 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 »
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Dangote: Nigeria Offers Cheapest Petrol in ECOWAS Region

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has stated that Nigerians are currently paying 55% of the amount neighbouring countries and others in the ECOWAS region are buying petrol, also known as Premium... Read more »
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Supreme Court, FHC, NJC Workers No Longer Part of Planned Strike

Workers of the Supreme Court of Nigeria have pulled out of the planned June 2, 2025 industrial strike called by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) following the intervention of the... Read more »
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Patience Jonathan Bags PhD, Preaches Importance of Lifelong Learning

Wife of a former President of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. This is as she used... Read more »
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Monthly Sanitation Exercise Set to Return to Lagos Streets

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to reintroduce the suspended monthly environmental sanitation exercise as part of a broader strategy to promote a cleaner, safer, and flood-free Lagos. The Commissioner for... Read more »