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Sorrow as two sisters set to get married same day die by suicide

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Police said the women were rushed to a private hospital by family members after their health deteriorated in the early hours of Saturday. Doctors declared them dead upon arrival.

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How Gombe varsity student Sammy Samaila lived on liquid for 21 years

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While other students grab rice, bread and other snacks between lectures, Samaila, a 400-level Sociology student at Gombe State University, survives entirely on liquids, sometimes carried in a flask to lectures.

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INEC declares APC’s Ishaku winner of Bwari chairmanship election

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Prof. Mohammed Nurudeen, the Returning Officer for Bwari chairmanship election, who announced the results on Sunday in Bwari, disclosed that Ishaku polled a total of 18,466 votes and therefore declared him the winner.

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FCT poll: PDP’s Kasim wins Gwagwalada chairmanship election

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Prof. Philip Akpeni, the Returning Officer for Gwagwalada chairmanship election, who announced the results of the poll on Sunday in Gwagwalada, disclosed that Kasim of PDP polled a total of 22,165 votes and therefore declared him the…

Saturday, Feb 21

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Borno Assistant Commissioner of Police killed in crash

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The Borno State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday by its Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso.

APC’s Bulabari clinches Assembly Seat in Rivers Bye-Election

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According to the breakdown released at the collation centre, the African Action Alliance (AA) polled 46 votes, the APC secured 7,647 votes, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) garnered 37 votes, the Young Progressives Party (YPP)…

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Why you should never offend a hungry woman – Teni

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In a now-viral video circulating online, the music star remarked that while people often say a hungry man is an angry man, a hungry woman could be even more intense.

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Two dead, seven injured in U.S. mass shooting

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In total, nine adults were shot: one male and one female fatally, one male with life-threatening injuries, and three male and three female with non-life-threatening wounds. Four victims were transported to hospitals by emergency services,…

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Trump raises Global Tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court Setback

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In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the new levy would replace the previously proposed 10% blanket tariff and would take effect “immediately”.

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PDP suspends spokesman over alleged anti-party conduct

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During this period, Nyor is prohibited from taking part in any party activities at any level.

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Redouble your efforts, Tinubu charges Air Force chief

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President Tinubu commends the Chief of the Air Staff for his patriotism, professionalism, and commitment to the defence of the nation’s sovereignty.

Police save scavenger caught with human part from lynching in Oyo

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The suspect been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet and thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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FAAN explains limits on passenger filming at Lagos airport

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The agency issued the clarification on Saturday after a passenger was stopped for recording inside a restricted screening section of the airport.

Police arrest 13 suspects over Ondo APC congress violence

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Jimoh said the arrests followed a carefully coordinated, intelligence-led operation ordered by the state Commissioner of Police (CP) Adebowale Lawal.

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Two police officers detained for killing 2 persons in Lagos

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Adebisi said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, had ordered a thorough and comprehensive probe to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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‘He used gun on me’ – Papaya Ex cries out over shocking late-night police assault (video)

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Nigerian social media influencer and content creator, Abike Raheem, popularly known as Papaya Ex, has alleged that she was assaulted by a police officer during a late-night encounter in the Ajah area of Lagos State.

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2027: Seyi Tinubu’s City Boy Movement appoints Magaji as North-Central Youth Coordinator

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The City Boy Movement (CBM), a political support group founded by Seyi Tinubu and aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has announced the appointment of Suleiman Abubakar Magaji as its North-Central Zonal Youth Coordinator, in a move…

Monday, Sep 4

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Breaking: Edo election tribunal affirms Rep Leader, Ihonvbere’s election

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Ihonvbere contested for the Owan Federal Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), against candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jimoh Ijegbai.

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Police neutralise 1, arrest 3 criminals in Benue

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By Emmanuel Antswen The Benue State Police Command has reported the killing of one individual and the apprehension of three suspects involved in armed robberies and cult-related activities within Makurdi, the state’s capital. This is…

NLC to advocate health insurance scheme for retirees

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By Esenvosa Izah The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said it will continue to campaign for the inclusion of retirees from both the private and public sectors in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Its Assistant General Secretary, Mr…

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Missing FUNAAB 200-level student Destiny Solomon found

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The Students’ Union Government of FUNAAB had recently announced that Destiny Solomon could not be found.

Standing ovation for General Nguema at swearing-in ceremony

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General Brice Oligui Nguema got a standing ovation Monday as he arrived for the swearing-in ceremony as Gabon’s transitional President. After he took the oath administered by constitutional judges, State TV showed images of a cheering…

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Two arrested for armed robbery on 2nd Niger Bridge

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Two suspects have been arrested by operatives of Anambra Police Command while dispossessing unsuspecting citizens of their valuables on the recently inaugurated 2nd Niger Bridge.

Gov. Otti pays victim’s medical bill, suspends govt. driver

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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has issued directives to the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, to ensure that Orji Felix, a motorcycle rider injured in an accident involving a government van, receives top-quality medical…

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Family accuses ex-Rivers APC Women leader of using police to detain pregnant Gardner

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The elder brother to the detained Gardener, Mr Samuel Aru, told journalists that his sister(Mercy Elvis) was arrested over the case of a missing water pump on Thursday (August 31st,2023).

Police rescue 3 kidnap victims in Kaduna

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By Mohammed Tijjani Operatives of the Kaduna Police Command rescued three kidnap victims in the Kuriga Wussa area of Zaria Local Government Area (LGA) in the state. ASP Mansir Hassan, the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the command,…

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Kenyan President Ruto leads first African Climate Summit

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Today's highlight is the opening session titled "The Power of the Potential," which will set the stage for the African Climate Summit and African Climate Week.

Gabon’s coup leader Nguema takes oath of office today

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Nguema, the head of the elite Republican Guard, led officers in a military coup on Wednesday against President Ali Bongo Ondimba, scion of a family that had ruled for more than five decades.

Tinubu leaves for G20 summit in India today

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On the sidelines of the Summit, Tinubu will deliver keynote addresses at both the Nigeria-India Presidential Roundtable and the Nigeria-India Business Conference.

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How we made it: First-class graduates reveal secrets behind their feat

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The graduates spoke at a training programme organised to foster leadership skills and facilitate career growth among Muslim first-class students by the organisation.