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Alake calls on Badaru to fish out illegal miners, violators of mining laws

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60 marshals have been specially trained and deployed to the 36 states across the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

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Divers find bodies of 2 people who drowned after Baltimore bridge collapsed

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A cargo ship rammed into one of the support pillars of the four-lane, 2.5-kilometre-long Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

INEC rejects LP's National convention in Anambra, questions venue change

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The conduct of the convention was not monitored by INEC, declining to state further why it was not monitored.

8 persons including professor declared wanted over killing of 17 soldiers

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One of the wanted people is listed as a professor of Solid State Physics in the Department of Physics on the official website of Delta State University.

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INEC to publish credentials of 17 Edo governorship candidates on Saturday

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INEC urged residents of the state to scrutinise the credentials of the candidates ahead of the forthcoming governorship election.

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Hardship: Abiodun to begin sale of rice to Ogun residents at 50% discount

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Governor Abiodun said the sale exercise will commence with Ogun civil servants to put public servants back in the position they were before the inflation.

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Naira gains 6% against dollar at official market

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The CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, cited the move as a measure to address the country’s escalating inflation.

Labour Party offers Peter Obi 2027 presidential ticket unopposed

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The party said Obi's conduct before, during and after the 2023 elections informed the decision to reserve the party's presidential ticket for the next election for him.

Allow us build seaports, railways to develop South-East - Ohanaeze tells FG

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The governor said the zone needed to work towards economic integration of their business and people.

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UCH workers are tired of working in darkness as power outage persists

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The UCH management has assured the staff, patients and public that everything is being done to have the power supply restored to the hospital.

Armed robbery suspect who killed police officer begs govt for mercy

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A 35-year-old suspected armed robber, who allegedly killed a policeman at Ifo in Ogun, has been arrested in Lagos, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Adegoke Fayoade, has confirmed.

Tinubu enlists Dangote, Elumelu, others in Economic Coordination Council

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Ngelale said that Tinubu also established the EET with a mandate to formulate and implement a consolidated emergency economic plan.

Sanwo-Olu doesn't want you to blame govt for current hardship

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The governor stressed on the need for Nigerians to return to the real African style of living where it took the whole village to raise a child.

Okuama: Slain officers left behind 3 pregnant widows, 21 orphans – Lagbaja

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The defence chief said the military would honour their memory by continuing the fight against those who sought to undermine the peace and security of the nation.

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Joke Silva describes neglect of Lagos theatres as sad development

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Silver noted that the government did not need to create more cultural centres but rather revamp, renovate and refurbish the existing ones across the nation.

Police Commissioner arrested 2,329 suspects within first 100 days in Lagos

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He commended the media and sister security agencies for their support during the period, calling for more collaboration.

Wike impressed with quality, pace of ongoing road constructions in Kuje

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The minister explained that the five-kilometre dual carriageway from Garage Junction to LEA Secretariat was nominated by the council’s chairman and stakeholders in the area.

Sanwo-Olu excited as Dangote makes massive food donation to Lagos residents

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He said that all 36 states were to get their fair share of the one million 10kg bags of rice through a partnership with Non-Governmental Organisations and faith-based groups.

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The world wastes over 1bn meals a day while 783m people go hungry - Report

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that since 2021, there’s been a strengthening of the data infrastructure with more studies tracking food waste.

Tinubu: Slain officers get MON, children get scholarship, families houses

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The President also directed the Military to within the next 90 days, ensure that all the benefits of the departed are paid to their families.

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No plan to crash petrol, diesel prices - NNPC debunks rumour

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At the start of the week, reports making the rounds on social media claimed that the NNPCL had crashed the fuel pump price due to the recent appreciation of the naira.

Traditionalists want traditional religious knowledge to be taught in school

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The traditionalist calls for proper education to disabuse the minds of the youths about Yoruba culture, history, and antecedents.

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Troops captures terrorists, recovers ammunition, cattle in Borno, Katsina

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The troops successfully neutralised one terrorist, rescued several cattle and recovered two AK-47 rifles, 38 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition.

Is Kizz Daniel Afrobeats’ most underrated songwriter?

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The lyrics is perhaps the last thing most listeners notice in a Kizz Daniel song.

NUT calls for State Govts to oversee basic education, removes LG involvement

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The first nine years of basic education should be made a core responsibility of the state governments.

JUST IN: FG declares Friday, Monday Easter public holidays

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Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to show acts of charity and generosity to help alleviate the material conditions of the less privileged amongst them.

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17 soldiers killed in Okuama community laid to rest at Abuja cemetery

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Family members and relatives of the slain personnel as well as wives of other military officers are on ground.

Governor Alia denies calling for APC national chairman's resignation

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Governor Alia says he's focused on positively changing the fortunes of Benue State.

APC leaders in Southeast hail Uzodimma’s appointment as party’s coordinator

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The move is aimed at strengthening the ruling and its support base across the country.

Tinubu congratulates Faye, praises Sall for peaceful, transparent election

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Tinubu said that the election of Faye comes with great promise and a sterling record, wishing him success as he takes on the job of leading the people of Senegal.