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INEC Backs Improved Women Representation In Democratic Governance

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusivity in Nigeria’s democratic process, stressing that affirmative action backed by law remains the most effective pathway to greater representation... Read more »
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Police Launch Investigation Into Excel College Hostel Party Video

The incident occurred in April 2025- Lagos police launch investigation into viral video of secondary school students smoking and drinking in their hostel The Lagos State Police Command says it has commenced... Read more »
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Mass displacement in Gaza as Israeli ground invasion intensifies

Humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza with no safe exits, as mass displacement and Israeli attacks continue unabated. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have been forcibly displaced from Gaza City as Israel’s deadly... Read more »
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Thousands Protest In London Over Trump UK Visit

Britain’s King Charles III (C) and US President Donald Trump (R) talk with a Coldstream Guardsman as they inspect the guard of honour during a ceremonial welcome in the Quadrangle at Windsor... Read more »

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Bandit Leader Frees 28 Abductees in Katsina After Peace Deal

A total of 28 persons abducted by suspected bandits in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State have been released without ransom following a peace arrangement with bandit kingpin. The bandits, led... Read more »
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Court jails Sokoto River Basin director for corruption

The Katsina State High Court has sentenced the Director of Administration of the Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority, Rabiu Musa Matazu, to five years in prison for abuse of office and... Read more »
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Tony Elumelu grieves over death of staff during Afriland property inferno

The Chairman of Afriland Properties Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu on Wednesday said he is devastated by the fire incident at Afriland Towers on Tuesday that claimed the lives of its staff. Earlier,... Read more »
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LASTMA Rescues Three In Multiple Vehicle Crashes Across Lagos

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in its operations in collaboration with the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) intervened in two grievous road traffic tragedies precipitated by excessive speed and perilous... Read more »
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Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Gains Political Ground in Kaduna as PDP Chair Calls for Coalition Against APC

Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim is enjoying growing goodwill in Kaduna, the heartbeat of Northern politics, as the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edward Percy Masha, declared that only a coalition... Read more »
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Reclaiming our ancestors’ land, ‘African tribe’ defies eviction in Scotland

A self-styled African tribe in Scotland has claimed woodland near Jedburgh in Scotland as ancestral land and set up camp there, despite repeated evictions. The Scottish Borders Council said sheriff officers had... Read more »
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Rivers Crisis: Governor Fubara, Deputy, Lawmakers Return as Tinubu Ends Emergency Rule

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally announced the end of the state of emergency in Rivers State, six months after it was declared to resolve a crippling governance crisis. In a nationwide... Read more »
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I’m not joining ADC, Adeleke declares

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed insinuations that he was planning to join the African Democratic Congress. The governor, who made this known in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale... Read more »
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JUST IN: NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, records 60% pass rate

The National Examinations Council has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE internal) results, 54 days after the last written paper. NECO Registrar, Prof Ibrahim Wushishi, who announced the release of... Read more »
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Rapper Cardi B Confirms Pregnancy, Expecting Fourth Child With NFL Star Stefon Diggs

Rapper Cardi B has announced that she is expecting her fourth child, this time with her boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The Bronx-born star revealed the news during an interview with... Read more »
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Man Utd post sixth straight annual loss despite record revenues

Manchester United on Wednesday reported an annual net loss for the sixth consecutive year despite record revenues of £666.5 million ($910 million). The Red Devils were without Champions League football in 2024/25... Read more »
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Young Nigerian Develops Smart Eyeglasses to Prevent Drivers From Sleeping on the Wheel

A young man from Kano State has developed special eyeglasses designed to alert drivers when they are about to doze off behind the wheel. According to him, His inspiration came after a... Read more »
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Deji Adeyanju Petitions FG Over Plight of Nigerians in Benin Republic Prisons

Activist/Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, raises alarm over the poor condition of Nigerian prisoners in the Republic of Benin He wrote “Yesterday, we wrote a petition to the Nigerian Senate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,... Read more »
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Lagos Police Drop Case Against Pastor Adefarasin, Confirm Item Was a Stun Gun

Lagos police command discontinues case against Pastor Adefarasin, says item found on him was a stun gun and not lethal The Lagos state police command says it has discontinued the case against... Read more »
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First Bank Pensioners Protest in Dugbe, Demand Increase in ₦15,000 Monthly Stipend

Pensioners of first bank PLC have stage a peaceful protest this morning to demand for increase in their #15,000, monthly stipend among other severance allowances entitle to pensioners . The peaceful protest by... Read more »
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Saudi authorities free 3 Nigerian pilgrims arrested for alleged drug trafficking

Saudi Arabia authorities have released three Nigerian pilgrims who were detained in Jeddah, since last month following their arrest over alleged drug trafficking. The three Nigerians who were freed from detention after... Read more »