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Governor Fubara Mourns Passing of Former Rivers Military Governor, Godwin Abbe

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of a former military governor of the State, Major-General Godwin Osagie Abbe (rtd). Late Abbe, who hails from... Read more »
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Delta Police Arrest Efe Money, Chief Priest, and Seven Others Over Gruesome Murder

The Delta State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the arrest of Efe Money and the Chief Priest of Otokutu Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, over the alleged murder of one... Read more »
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Petrol Price to Drop to ₦935 Per Litre by Monday as Dangote Refinery Reduces Ex-Depot Price – IPMAN

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, says the price of petrol will drop to N935 per litre by Monday in view of Dangote Refinery’s new arrangement. IPMAN said the new... Read more »
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Governor Peter Mbah Awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws by UNN

Nigeria’s premier university, the University of Nigeria (UNN), Nsukka, has conferred a Doctor of Laws degree (Honoris Causa) on the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for his outstanding contributions to... Read more »
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NDLEA Arrests Businessman Returning to Nigeria with 256 Pallets of Cocaine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a businessman identified as an ‘I Just Got Back’ returnee for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country. Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director of... Read more »
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Ikeja LG Chairman Mojeed Balogun Unveils N7 Billion “Budget of Pragmatic Consolidation” for 2025

Chairman of the Ikeja Local Government, Mojeed Balogun, has presented an appropriation bill of more than seven billion naira as a budget for the Year 2025 Budget to the Legislative House. Tagged:... Read more »
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Former Defence Minister and Rivers Governor, Major General Godwin Abbe Is Dead

Former Rivers State governor and distinguished military figure, Major General Godwin Osagie Abbe (Rtd.), has passed away in Abuja following a prolonged illness, as reported by News Week Nigeria. Abbe, who was... Read more »
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Popular Nigerian TikToker, Seaking Arrested for Inciting Violence Against Police Officers

The Nigerian Police Force has arrested Seaking, a well-known TikToker, following the release of a controversial video in which he allegedly incited violence against law enforcement officers. In the video, Seaking urged... Read more »
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CP Itam Visits Victims of Okija Stampede, Condoles with Families

The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has visited victims of the tragic stampede that occurred on December 21, 2024, in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area. The incident claimed... Read more »
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Anambra South Senatorial Aspirant Calls for Equal Support for Mission Schools

Chief Onyemelukwe Eusebius Zonyelu, a financial Expert from Igboukwu, Anambra State and the Senatorial aspirant for Anambra South Senatorial District under the umbrella of Action Peoples Party (APP) expressed his appreciation to... Read more »
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Beware of Impostors, Imo NUJ Disclaims Fake Press Week Activities

The Imo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has issued a disclaimer, cautioning the public about the activities of individuals parading themselves as journalists and falsely claiming affiliation with... Read more »
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Anambra State Government Mourns Loss Of Lives In A Tragic Stampede In Okija

The Anambra State Government has expressed deep grief on the tragic loss of lives in the stampede that occurred during a rice-sharing event in Okija town in Ihiala Local Government Area of... Read more »
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Chief Ameh Peter Blasts Nigerian Leaders Over Tragic Rice Stampede, Calls for Urgent Reforms

The recent tragic incident in which 63 people lost their lives in a scramble for rice is a stark reminder of the paradox that defines our nation. A country blessed with 39.6... Read more »
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Powell Homes And Shelters Rewards Staff, Clients, And Partners With Cars And Other Items

In the spirit of the holiday season, Powell Homes and Shelters on Saturday hosted an end-of-year party and awards presentation to celebrate their valued clients, partners, and staff, with the best rewarded... Read more »
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No Authorization for Union Revenue Collection in Edo State – Okpebholo

The Edo State Government, under Governor Monday Okpebholo, has said it has not given authorization to any union to collect revenue from commercial drivers in the State. This is as a result... Read more »

FG Scales Down Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Project to Six Lanes to Cut Costs

The Federal Government has announced plans to review the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project to reduce costs and scale down the lanes from 10 to six. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed... Read more »
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BUA Chairman, Abdulsamad Rabiu Applauds Tinubu’s Economic Reforms as ‘Necessary but Painful

The chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, has commended the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu, saying, it’s a difficult step taken in the right direction. Mr Rabiu made this point on... Read more »
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Peter Obi Mourns Victims of Stampedes, Highlights Rising Hunger and Systemic Failures

Peter Obi has blamed hunger and systemic failures for the recent spate of stampedes across the country. Scores of persons were dead and many others wounded in the tragic incidents in Ibadan,... Read more »
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Three Students Die in Fatal Accident on Ilisan-Ago Iwoye Road

Three students from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) tragically lost their lives in a road accident on the Ilisan-Ago-Iwoye Road on Friday. According to a statement released Saturday by Ogun State Police spokesperson,... Read more »
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NNPCL reduces petrol price to N899/litre — PETROAN

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to N899 per litre, down from the previous N1020 for... Read more »