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Don’t politicise selection of Owa Obokun, ruling house tells Osun governor

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The Integrity Caucus of the Bilaro Olu-Odo Ruling House in Ilesa, Osun state, has appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke not to be partisan in the selection and confirmation of appointment …

Christmas brings hope, restoration, grace- NCPC boss Adegbite

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Wednesday released a 2024 Christmas message stating that the true meaning of Christmas is a message of …

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Why ‘Boys Scout’ minister, Dalung, failed in government

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Solomon Selcap Dalung is a Nigerian politician who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Youths and Sports from November 2015 to May 2019 in the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Before then, …

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NG-CARES: Jigawa distributes motorcycles to facilitators

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The Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Results Area II (FADAMA CARES) in Jigawa state Wednesday distributed motorcycles to 27 facilitators across the state. The distribution, aimed at …

Rivers: Brotherhood advocates peaceful coexistence among nations

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A religious body, Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), has advocated for the need for peaceful coexistence among global nations of the world. The body also emphasised the need …

Two police operatives killed during shootout with suspected kidnappers

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Two police officers were fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with kidnappers in Imo state, an official said. Imo police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, said the two officers died from …

Oyo exco has approved Reforms Action Plan for 2025 – Commissioner

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Oyo state executive council meeting has approved the Business-Enabling Reforms Action Plan (BERAP) for the state, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade stated has said. He stated this …

Police arrest Abuja Catholic priest, church officials over fatal stampede

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested the parish priest and officials of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Abuja over their roles in a fatal stampede in …

2025: Soludo signs N606.9bn budget into law, focuses on infrastructural development

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Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has signed the N606,991,849,118 Budget of the next fiscal year into law, focusing on key initiatives of infrastructural development that will turn Anambra into an investment …

Tinubu’s 2025 budget: Where the opposition got it wrong

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Last week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presented N47.90 trillion as the proposed budget for 2025 to the National Assembly. The budget has sparked intense debate among cynics in the opposition, …

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Breaking: Fire guts popular federal government office in Lagos

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Fire suddenly broke out at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) office in Oshodi, Lagos, near Cappa Bus stop. According to eyewitness accounts, the fire started around midnight on …

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Military launches probe as fighter jet targeting Lukarawa hits Sokoto communities

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In a Christmas tragedy, an unconfirmed number of locals in two communities of the Silame local government area of Sokoto state were feared dead after a fighter jet allegedly …

Oluyede gives troops marching order on illegal oil operations

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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) , Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede has given troops of 6 division of Nigerian Army Port Harcourt marching order to clamp down on illegal oil …

FG committed to boosting education for sustainable transformation -Minister

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The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revitalising the education sector to transform the country for greatness. Speaking at the opening …

Yuletide: Maintain information security during operations, commander tells troops

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The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Olalekan Soyele, Wednesday, called on troops to adhere strictly to information security and avoid communicating …

Gombe: Vehicle plunges into Christian procession, Police confirm 22 injured

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The Nigeria Police, Gombe state command has confirmed that a car rammed into a Christian procession which led to 22 persons being injured. A statement by Police Public Relations …

Bauchi assembly passes 2025 budget

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The Bauchi state House of Assembly has passed into law the 2025 budget size of over N467bn. The passage followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the …

Anambra: Security operatives dismantle criminal camp, recover bombs

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Combined security operatives have dismantled a criminal camp and structures in Nimo, a community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra state, Nigeria’s South-east. Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson in Anambra …

Killing of civilians by military fighter jet unfortunate in Sokoto – Governor Aliyu

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… Calls for investigation The governor of Sokoto state, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, has described the alleged killing of civilians by a military fighter jet targeting Lakurawa terrorists group as unfortunate. …

Use festive season to promote peaceful coexistence, Sokoto governor Aliyu urges Christians

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Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state has called on Christians in the state to use the Christmas season to promote the peaceful coexistence Sokoto state is renowned for. He made …

2 dead as police kill 3 kidnap syndicate, recover riffles in Imo

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Gunmen suspected to be members of Eastern Security Network, an arm of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), have killed two police officers in a gun duel battle at …

From China, Oscar returns to Sao Paulo

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Brazilian international midfielder Oscar, who played for Chelsea, is returning to Sao Paulo, where he started his career, the club has announced. “Welcome, Oscar, what a great addition,” read text …

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Military denies bombing civilians in Sokoto

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The military has debunked reports that its fighter jet allegedly bombed civilian structures in the Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto state. Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre Operation Fansan Yamma …

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Lawan: Ex-Senate President visits Buhari in Daura

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President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, Wednesday, visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina state. Senator Lawan arrived at the residence of Nigeria’s …

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Many feared dead as fighter jet accidentally bombs Sokoto communities

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Many villagers were reportedly killed and several others injured when fighter jets targeting the Lakurawa terror sect accidentally bombed two communities in the Silame local government area of Sokoto state. …

Ex-convict ‘plotting to steal church offerings’ arrested in Edo

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Police operatives in Edo state have arrested an ex-convict for conspiring with another to rob a church of its end of year harvest thanksgiving proceeds. The ex-convict, identified as John …

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2025 Budget: Tinubu approves 300 increase for Sports

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President Bola Tinubu approved an unprecedented budget of N94.9 billion for sports in 2025 in a bold step to revitalise the sector but the breakdown of expenditures is capable of …

Health minister backs charity match for cancer awareness

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The Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako has endorsed the international charity match to create awareness about cancer in the country. Receiving the Main Organing …

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Jigawa governor loses mother while on foreign trip

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The Jigawa state governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has lost his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, Wednesday, while in a visit to China. A statement by the governor’s chief press secretary, …

Kaduna commissioner pledges ₦100,000 monthly support to NAPTIP

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The Kaduna state Commissioner of Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, Hajiya Rabi Salisu, Wednesday, announced a monthly financial commitment of ₦100,000 to support the operations of the state …