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Gunmen invade Natasha’s family house in Kogi

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, raised the alarm on Thursday that some armed men raided her family home in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State. The senator disclosed this...

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NGF condoles Plateau gov over killings, urges unity, dialogue

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum visited Plateau on Thursday and condoled with Gov. Caleb Mutfwang over the recent attacks and killings in the state. Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara and Chairman of...

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PDP youths urge Atiku to step aside, mentor emerging leaders

The Concerned PDP Youth of Gombe State has urged the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step back from active political contest and pursue an advisory role in shaping the future of the Peoples...

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VIDEO: Chinese seen giving policemen money in viral video denies bribery...

A Chinese national featured in a widely circulated video showing an interaction with Nigerian Mobile Police (MOPOL) officers in Kaduna has issued an official statement clarifying the incident and...

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Police nab drug dealers, seize ₦3.5m worth of tramadol in Katsina

Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered a large quantity of tramadol tablets worth ₦3,500,000.00 in a bid to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking...

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PICTORIAL: Funeral service for late Ajimobi’s daughter, Abisola, holds in Lagos

The funeral service for Abisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter the late former Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, was held on Thursday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David,...

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Gani Adams warns bloggers against causing rift between Ooni, Alaafin, others

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has warned bloggers, content creators, and social media users against causing disunity between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Alaafin of...

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Oyo fire service decries rise in petrol tanker accidents

The Oyo State Fire Services Agency has decried incessant petrol tanker accidents in the state and its accompanying loss of lives. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that two persons lost their lives...

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EFCC spokesman, Oyewale wins 2025 NIPR government spokesperson award

The Head of Media and Publicity at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Dele Oyewale, has been named the Outstanding Federal Government Spokesperson of the Year by the Nigerian Institute of...

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FG, Kaduna to tackle maternal, infant mortality in high-risk LGs

The Federal Government and Kaduna State have reaffirmed their joint commitment to drastically reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, particularly in seven high-risk local government areas of the...

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Military uncovers 42 illegal refineries, nabs 42 oil thieves – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has said the troops of Operation Delta Safe have, in the last week, discovered and deactivated no fewer than 42 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region. The Director,...

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Redeemer’s varsity scientist makes Time 100 world’s most influential people

Prof Christian Happi of the Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, has been ranked among the 100 world’s most influential people by the Time Magazine annual ranking. This was contained in a statement by...

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PICTORIAL: Tunde Onakoya begins 70-hour chess marathon in New York to reclaim...

Nigerian chess master and founder of the Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has commenced another attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Gift of Chess, a New...

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390 ex-insurgents graduate from de-radicalisation programme in Gombe

No fewer than 390 repentant Boko Haram members graduated from the Federal Government’s De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration programme in Gombe State. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen....

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Police to probe attack on Natasha’s family house in Kogi

The Kogi Police Command on Thursday confirmed that gunmen attacked Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s (PDP-Kogi Central) family residence in Obeiba Community in Okehi Local Government Area. The State...

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Jigawa wheat farmers decry losses, seek govt support

Wheat farmers in Jigawa State are sounding the alarm, urging the state government to intervene and save them from significant losses due to plummeting wheat prices during harvest. In an exclusive...

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Easter: CDS reaffirms military’s commitment to national security

As Christians across Nigeria celebrate Easter, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to national security, peace,...

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IG unveils police intelligence school in Kwara, advocates modern policing

IThe Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has inaugurated the newly completed Nigeria Police Intelligence School in Share, Kwara State, marking a major milestone in the Nigeria Police Force’s...

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Oyo warns against dumping refuse in wrong places

Oyo State Government, on Thursday, frowned at the indiscriminate dumping of refuse on road medians. The Director-General of the state Mobilisation Agency for Socio-Economic Development, Morohunkola...

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Easter: Police promise adequate security in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has put adequate security measures in place to ensure peaceful celebrations during the Easter period. The assurance was contained in a statement by the command’s Public...

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Daniel backs Ijebu-Ode as capital of proposed Ijebu state

A former governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, on Thursday declared that he is not in any dilemma with the insistence of the Ijebus to have the proposed state carved...

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Elegushi: Suspects in false allegation case know fate June 4

Justice Ibironke Harrison of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square has set June 4 to rule on the bail application of five persons arraigned on allegations of making false...

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PDP reaffirms Aziegbemi-led leadership in Edo

The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Working Committee has confirmed that Tony Aziegbemi’s Caretaker Committee leads its Edo State chapter. Recall that the crisis within the state chapter of the PDP...

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AfDB president Adesina visits Buhari, thanks ex-president for his support

President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has thanked former President Muhammadu Buhari for his unwavering support during both his initial election and eventual re-election as...

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NDPHC spends N500bn on substations, transformers, others

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company has disclosed that it has invested over N500bn in transmission infrastructure across the country. The company’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer...

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Windstorm: Delta warns residents against indiscriminate tree felling 

Delta State Government has warned residents of the state against indiscriminate felling of trees, following a devastating windstorm, heavy rainfall, and hailstones that occurred on Tuesday in the Okpe...

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Plateau probes alleged poisoning of 36 cows, urges calm

The Plateau State Government has launched an investigation into the alleged poisoning of 36 cows in the state. The cattle said to belong to one Samaila Nuhu, were reportedly poisoned on April 16, 2025,...

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Shehu Sani warns Tinubu against tribal favouritism in governance

A former lawmaker and human rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, has issued a strong warning to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to avoid the pitfalls of tribal favouritism in governance. Speaking on...

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Policeman, eight others feared killed in Katsina attack

At least nine people, including a police officer, have reportedly died after security operatives repelled an attack by suspected bandits in the Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. The...

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New NNPCL boss targets 3m barrels daily, $60bn investment by 2030

The new Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr Bayo Ojulari, has met with the company’s staff, pledging to pursue its bold ambitions and transform NNPCL into a source of pride for all Nigerians....

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