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US mourns Niger flood victims

The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed sadness over the floods that struck Niger State last week, leaving at least 151 people dead and displacing more than 3,000 residents. In a... Read more »
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Woman arrested for stealing two-month-old boy in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old woman, Joy Temitope, for allegedly stealing a two-month-old baby in Koko, Delta State. This was made known in a statement shared by the... Read more »
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Poland Elects Nawrocki As President

Karol Nawrocki has emerged as Poland’s new president after a tightly contested second-round election that has shifted the political balance in the country. According to the National Electoral Commission, Nawrocki secured 50.89... Read more »
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I Enjoy Stepping on Big Toes — Wike Defends Ground Rent Crackdown

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he takes pleasure in challenging the country’s elite, especially when enforcing laws they often ignore. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on... Read more »
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No One Can Sack Me From PDP — Wike Fires Back at Critics

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed calls for his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party, declaring that no one has the authority or courage to remove him. Speaking during a... Read more »
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Akwa Ibom: There must be limit to politics, involving family evil – Activist

Rights activist and Abuja based lawyer Barr. Ejikeme Ogbodo has condemned the involvement of the daughter of Akwa Ibom State Governor by perceived political detractors to score cheap political point. Barr. Ogbodo... Read more »
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Judiciary Workers’ Strike Brings Abuja Courts to a Standstill

The Federal High Court in Abuja was shut on Monday, leaving lawyers, court staff, and litigants unable to access the premises. This comes despite a statement issued on Sunday in which the... Read more »
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UK to Strengthen Naval Capabilities with 12 New Attack Submarines

Britain announced it will build 12 new attack submarines as it was set to unveil, on Monday, a major defence review to deal with “growing” Russian aggression and the changing nature of... Read more »
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ATBUTH Warns Against Fraudulent Employment Scheme, Urges Vigilance

The Management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, has disassociated itself from fraudulent employment going around in the name of the hospital. The Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit of... Read more »
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269,000 Pilgrims Without Permits Turned Away from Mecca by Saudi Authorities

Saudi authorities have prevented more than 269,000 individuals without official permits from entering Mecca ahead of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, officials announced on Sunday as reported by AlArabiya and AP. The move... Read more »
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Turkey’s Sympathy: Condolences to Nigeria Over Niger Flood Victims

Turkey has expressed sympathy to Nigeria following the devastating floods that hit Mokwa and surrounding communities in Niger State. In a statement released on Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed... Read more »
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APC Stakeholders Vow to Rescue Anambra with Ukachukwu, Ekwunife in 2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State held a high-level stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend at its state secretariat in Awka, reaffirming its commitment to securing victory in the November 8,... Read more »
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Benue Under Siege: Suspected Herdsmen Launch Deadly Attack on Community

Suspected herdsmen attacked the Tyoshin community in Naka, the headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, on Sunday night, with many dead in the onslaught. Local sources revealed that... Read more »
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NECA Prepares for 4th Nigeria Employers’ Summit

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the focal voice of business in Nigeria, is set to hold the 4th edition of the Nigeria Employers’ Summit between Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June... Read more »
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Kwara Rep Sounds Alarm Over Insecurity, Sends SOS to Authorities

The lawmaker, who said he was deeply traumatised and saddened about the development, commiserated with the families, relations and friends of the victims.  He also appealed for calm, assuring that peace would  returned... Read more »
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Darlington Okoye Responds to NAPTIP Invitation Over Online Video Allegations

Darlington Okoye, a well-known Nigerian social media personality and content creator, has formally responded to a recent invitation by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) seeking clarification... Read more »
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Presidency Attributes 62% Increase in FAAC Allocation to Economic Reforms*

Federal allocations to each of the 36 states have increased by more than 62 percent in the last two years, the Presidency has said. A document made available at the weekend by... Read more »
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Groups faults inauguration of ‘unfinished’ Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway

Public procurement advocacy group, Network for the Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development, has criticised the inauguration of a 30-kilometre stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing the move as misleading... Read more »
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Recapitalisation: 3m jobs threatened if BDCs close, ABCON warns.

The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria has warned that about three million Nigerians were at risk of losing their source of livelihood if BDCs closed shop due to their... Read more »
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Female Yellow Greens hit Rwanda for Kwibuka cricket tourney

Nigeria’s senior women’s cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, have landed in Rwanda on Sunday for this year’s Kwibuka cricket tournament which will be played from June 3 to 14 in Kigali, PUNCH... Read more »