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UK unveils plan to ban sale of energy drinks to children

The United Kingdom government has unveiled plans to prohibit the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks, including popular brands such as Red Bull, to anyone under the age of 16 in England. Health... Read more »
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Civil Defence arrests man over N1.8m fraud in Kano

Operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, have arrested a 28-year-old man, Salisu Abdu Adam, for allegedly duping a married woman of 1.8 million. The Command’s Public... Read more »
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Shettima Calls for 50 Percent Cut in Road Crash Deaths by 2030

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for urgent and coordinated action to cut road crash deaths and injuries in Nigeria by half before the year 2030. Speaking at the 8th Annual Lecture... Read more »
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Police rescue man who attempted suicide on high-tension pole in Anambra

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have rescued a 28-year-old man, identified as Okwudili Onyiba, who attempted to take his own life by climbing a high-tension power transmission pole in Awada,... Read more »
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Sanwo-Olu celebrates Blue Line’s second anniversary, slashes fares by 50%

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, said the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line had transported more than five million passengers in the two years since its launch. Sanwo-Olu,... Read more »
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Is Second Wife Now the New iPhone?, FCT PRO Adeh Questions Disturbing Trend

The Federal Capital Territory Police Public Relations Officer (FCT PRO), Josephine Adeh, has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of men abandoning their marriages and hastily taking second wives. Adeh noted... Read more »
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Group raises doubts over Uzodimma’s N104,000 wage pledge

A political pressure group under  the aegis of the Mazi Organisation has expressed doubts over the new minimum wage of N104,000 recently announced by the government of Imo State The state governor,... Read more »
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N’Assembly cautions WAEC on planned CBT rollout

Lawmakers in the National Assembly have cautioned the West African Examinations Council to tread carefully in its planned introduction of Computer-Based Testing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, warning that... Read more »
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Shettima Reaffirms Tinubu’s Commitment to Peace and Security in Gulf of Guinea

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the peace, security and stability of the Gulf of Guinea, particularly ongoing reforms in the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC).... Read more »
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Troops Kill 20 Terrorists, Arrest Logistics Suppliers in North East — OPHK

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised no fewer than 20 terrorists and arrested several of their logistics suppliers during week-long offensives across the North East theatre of operations. Sources said... Read more »
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Tinubu Declares End to Borrowing, Says Nigeria Has Met Revenue Mobilization Target

President Tinubu has declared that his administration has achieved its revenue mobilization target and would no longer rely on borrowing to finance government operations.He stressed that prudent management, not debt, now anchors... Read more »
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Only the Dead Are Not Concerned About Health — Obasanjo at Launch of Care 365 Hub

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for immediate and sustained efforts to expand healthcare access across Nigeria, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Speaking at the unveiling of the Care 365 Health... Read more »
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Court orders DNA test to be carried out on Mohbad’s son, Liam

The Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, Lagos State, today September 2, ordered a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test to be conducted on Liam Aloba, the son of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known... Read more »
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Court voids military rule requiring 15-year service before resignation

The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday voided a provision of the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service for Officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces, which made it compulsory for... Read more »
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Rep. Udeogalanya Congratulates New Aguleri President General, Dr. Innocent Okonkwo

The lawmaker representing Anambra East and West Federal Constituency, Hon. Peter Udeogalanya (popularly known as Macpee), has congratulated Dr. Innocent Chidumebi Okonkwo, widely called Odogwu Aluta, on his election as the President... Read more »
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Gov Mbah’s 2nd Tenure Done Deal, Capable of Transforming Nigeria – Abuja-Based Lawyer

Abuja-based legal practitioner, Barrister Henry Okeke, has declared that Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has demonstrated rare leadership qualities that not only secure him an automatic return to office in 2027,... Read more »
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Mob sets motorcycle thief ablaze in Benue State

A suspected motorcycle snatcher, was set ablaze by a mob along Ibrahim Kashim road in  Makurdi, the capital city of Benue on Tuesday. According to an eyewitness account, two passengers had hired... Read more »
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INEC Reports Over 2.5 Million Online Pre-Registrations in Ongoing CVR Exercise

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 2.5 million Nigerians have completed their online pre-registration in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). In a statement issued after its regular session... Read more »
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BREAKING NEWS: Ondo State Government Begins Payment of Newly Recruited Teachers

The Ondo State Government has commenced payment of salaries to newly recruited teachers across the state. This development follows the government’s recent recruitment exercise aimed at addressing the shortage of teachers in... Read more »
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Group to El-Rufai: Stop Creating Tension in Kaduna, Nigeria Needs Leaders of Integrity

The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has accused the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai of heating up the policy and creating unnecessary tension in Kaduna State. The Group said that recent... Read more »