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”My Abductors Threatened To Force Me Into Marriage” – Kidnapped Corps Member Discloses

A National Youth Service Corps member, Rofiat Lawal, who was abducted along the Benin-Ore Expressway last Tuesday, has disclosed that her abductors threatened to force her into marriage and take her to... Read more »
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Jigawa: Police Confirms Arrest Of Six Suspected Vandals In Kazaure LGA

The Jigawa Police Command has arrested six suspected vandals in the Kazaure Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the arrest in a statement... Read more »
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NANS Urges FG To Probe Non-Payment of N77,000 Corps Members’ Allowance

The National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Federal Government to investigate the National Youth Service Corps over the non-payment of the newly approved N77,000 monthly allowance for corps members.... Read more »
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Dangote to Refund Customers Who Purchase PMS above Advertised Rates from Key Partners

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced that it will refund customers who purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at rates higher than the advertised prices from any of its key partners –... Read more »
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Pope Francis Stable In Hospital, Thanks Well-wishers For Support

Pope Francis’ health remained stable, with no need for breathing assistance, though he is still receiving extra oxygen, the Vatican said Sunday evening. While his condition is stable, doctors are cautious about... Read more »
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Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo Hosts Jonathan, Others [PHOTOS]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo hosted his ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and some dignitaries to a dinner. The dinner took place at The Delborough Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday. Dignitaries at... Read more »
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US: Trump Signs Executive Order Declaring English as Official Language

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring English as the official language of the United States, stating that it is “long past time” for such a designation. The order revokes... Read more »
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NDLEA’s Cocaine Catch: Angolan Businessman, Auto Dealer, and “Mattress Smugglers” Nabbed in Nationwide Drug Bust

In what seems like a season of “catch them if you can,” the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been on a roll, busting drug traffickers across the country. The latest... Read more »
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Bayelsa’s N46bn Secretariat: Not Another “Government Promise” – Diri Vows Completion

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has assured that the nine-storey, N46bn state secretariat will not join the long list of “projects that started with fanfare but ended in silence.” Instead, he... Read more »
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FG Moves to Enforce Local Government Autonomy Amidst Delays

The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Oluwatoyin Madein, and the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), have begun discussions on implementing the Supreme Court’s July 11, 2024, judgment on local... Read more »
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A Legislature Without Debate Is Like Storytelling Without Drama—And the Senate Has No Shortage of Drama!

In yet another episode of National Assembly: The Reality Show, the Red Chamber has once again given Nigerians a front-row seat to premium legislative entertainment. This time, the stars of the show... Read more »
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Nigeria, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Us?” – NANS Cries Out Over Student Kidnappings

“ In what can only be described as an unfunny episode of “Campus Survivor,” the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised the alarm over the rising cases of student abductions,... Read more »
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“Why I Did Not Implement 2014 Confab Report” – Goodluck Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday explained why his administration did not implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference. He made this known when he joined former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to... Read more »
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2027 Election: New Political Party Emerges In Kano

A political group, Team New Nigeria (TNN), has unveiled its symbols and reaffirmed its commitment to forming a political party aimed at addressing Nigeria’s challenges, including hardship and insecurity. During the public... Read more »
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PUBLIC NOTICE: INDEFINITE SUSPENSION OF MOTORCYCLE (OKADA) OPERATIONS IN ORE (8 PM – 6 AM)

The general public is hereby informed that motorcycle (Okada) operations within Ore and its environs are suspended daily from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM until further notice. This measure has been implemented... Read more »
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Just In: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Appointed Brigadier -General Nafiu Olakunle ,DG NYSC

Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle, a distinguished artillery officer hailing from Ileogbo in the Aiyedire Local Government area, has been appointed as the Director-General of the esteemed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This significant... Read more »
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Tracing the Origins of Igbo-Yoruba Political Rivalry: A Call for Understanding

Lagos, Nigeria – The long-standing political tension between the Igbo and Yoruba ethnic groups in Nigeria has been traced back to a pivotal moment in 1948, contrary to the widely held belief... Read more »
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Fubara Accepts Supreme Court Ruling, Orders LG Chairmen to Step Aside

Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reacted to the recent Supreme Court judgment on the lingering political crisis in Rivers State, stating that while his government disagrees with the... Read more »
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Bandits attack hostel, abduct four University students

In the early hours of Sunday, armed bandits stormed an off-campus student lodge in Dutsin-Ma town, Katsina State, abducting four students of the Federal University of Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA). Security analyst Bakatsine, who... Read more »
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Anambra South Senatorial Hopeful, Azuka Okwuosa, Advocates for Life-Saving Fire Service Bills

Despite the mind-blowing fire service budgetary allocations over the years, fire service stations all over the country appear to lack serviceable vehicles, working tools, and inadequate personnel, with our dear state not... Read more »