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Peter Obi Advocates for Single 5-Year Presidential Term

Speaking at a recent engagement at John Hopkins, Washington DC, 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi emphasized Nigeria’s untapped potential in both human and natural resources, highlighting the country’s youthful population as a... Read more »
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From Shakira to Clara Chía: Piqué’s Love Life Hits Another Bump

The former Spain and Barcelona star, who retired from football in 2022, started dating Clara after ending a 10-year relationship with Shakira, with whom he shares two children.  According to the Spanish TV show Vamos a ver... Read more »
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BREAKING:Man Arrested for Killing Brother’s Wife in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 25-year-old man, Buhari Sule, for allegedly killing his younger brother’s wife, Ummi Saleh, with a pestle in Gunka village, Jahun Local... Read more »
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INEC Considers Digital Voting Slips for 2027, Awaits Legislative Approval

The Independent National Electoral Commission has expressed willingness to allow eligible Nigerians without Permanent Voter Cards to vote in the 2027 general elections, but insists that such a move must be backed... Read more »
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PDP Least Expected Oborevwori, Okowa to Join APC — Damagum

Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, has expressed shock over the defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and other key stakeholders to the All Progressives... Read more »
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VP Shettima Presides Over 149th NEC Meeting, Council Endorses $90bn Agribusiness, Textile Projects

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday presided over the 149th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In a post shared on his official Facebook page,... Read more »
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ASUU Resumes Indefinite Strike Over Unfulfilled Agreements

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University chapter, has reactivated its indefinite strike action, citing the state government’s failure to honour several outstanding agreements. This was made known on... Read more »
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Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Murdering Reverend Sister in Rivers

Authorities in Rivers State have taken into custody one Kelvin Okoro, who is accused of killing a Reverend Sister, Maureen Wecheonwu, in the Aluu area of Ikwerre Local Government. It was alleged... Read more »
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Over 312,000 Nigerians Screened as Lagos, Kano Raise Alarm on Rising 6% Diabetes Rate

Medical experts and government officials have raised concerns over the growing burden of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and obesity in Nigeria, calling for increased investment and public health interventions. Speaking at... Read more »
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Ekiti Protects 226,000 Girls

Ekiti State Government says it has vaccinated 226,429 eligible girls in the state against the Human Papilloma Virus, an infection believed to be a leading cause of cervical cancer. The wife of... Read more »
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Lagos Assembly Invites LASIEC To Discuss Upcoming LG Elections

The Lagos State House of Assembly has invited top officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to appear before the House for a detailed briefing regarding preparations for the upcoming... Read more »
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NEC Pushes For Modernized Livestock Farming

The National Economic Council has said Nigeria must stop using the old method of raising animals and move to a modern way. The council, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made this... Read more »
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KWASU Puts Agric Faculty Relocation On Hold Due To Security Concerns

The management of Kwara State University (KWASU) has put on hold the scheduled relocation of its Faculty of Agriculture to the Ilesha-Baruba campus in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State.... Read more »
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Over 135,000 Lagos Residents Living With HIV — Health Commissioner

The Lagos State Government has disclosed that no fewer than 135,224 residents are currently living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), highlighting the persistent public health challenge in Nigeria’s most populous state.... Read more »
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Bauchi State Launches African Vaccination Week To Boost Immunization

Bauchi State on Thursday commenced activities for the annual African Vaccination Week (AVW), aimed at complementing the government’s efforts to increase immunization uptake among eligible children under five (U-5). The 2025 AVW,... Read more »
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Stop Deceiving Ukraine Ceasefire

France’s President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin needed to “stop lying” over wanting peace in Ukraine while continuing to strike the country. “The only thing to do is... Read more »
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Wike Intervenes In FCT Teachers Strike, Summons Council Chairman

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has summoned the chairmen of the FCT area councils and the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, FCT Wing, for a meeting.... Read more »
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Lagos Youth Group Backs Speaker Obasa’s Son for Agege Council Chairmanship

Raises N5m for Nomination Form A Lagos-based youth group, Agege Youth Vanguard, has officially declared its support for Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon.... Read more »
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Man Clears The Air Over Alleged Attack On Benin Plaza

An Abuja-based entrepreneur, Mr. Friday Osamudiamen Roney, has debunked allegations that he orchestrated an attack on the premises of Akpes Mega Plaza located on Oni Street in Benin City, Edo State. Roney... Read more »
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Adeyemi University Graduates Protest Fee Hike, Threaten to Disrupt Convocation

Graduates of Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, in Ondo State, have issued a stern warning to the institution’s management over recent increments in convocation and certificate-related fees, threatening to disrupt the... Read more »