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Iran-bound businessman arrested in Port Harcourt for ingesting 53 wraps of cocaine

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Operatives of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA) have arrested a businessman, 44-year-old Ezemokwe Chukwuebuka Christian for ingesting 53 wraps of the same

Medical professionals from US lift Delta communities with free surgeries

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A team of over 40 medical professionals from the United States has launched a week-long free medical outreach across five communities in Delta State. The initiative, which began on June

Ex-Osun lawmaker urges Tinubu to prevent crisis over council chairmen reinstatement

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A former member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and prevent a potential crisis following the reinstatement of

2027: Aiyedatiwa declares support for Tinubu’s re-election bid

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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has pledged his full support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying his economic reforms and policies are unprecedented in the history of Nigeria.

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Delta North APC endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori, Nwoko for 2027

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…unveils leadership council amid push for Anioma State …as Okowa, Onyeme, others absent from stakeholders’ meeting The country home of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko in Idumuje-Ugboko, Aniocha North Local Government

Flooding: We are ready, Lagos tells residents

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The Lagos State Government at the weekend assured residents that all preparations to avert flooding disasters have been emplaced, saying there was no need for panic. The Permanent Secretary (PS),

Monarch petitions IGP, cries out over alleged plots to raze community

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A traditional ruler in Osun State, Oba Taofeeq Osunmakinde, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over the threats by suspected armed hoodlums to raze his community.

FCTA launches elderly abuse reporting channels

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has restated its commitment to protecting elderly residents from all forms of abuse, including neglect, physical, emotional, and financial exploitation. As part of renewed

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First Lady emphasised role of fathers in national development

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has emphasised the vital role fathers play in shaping the future of families and the nation, calling for continued support for men to fulfill their responsibilities

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JUST IN: Youths protest in Makurdi over killings in Benue communities

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Youths in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, stormed the streets on Sunday to protest the recent killings in Yelewata, Saidu, and other communities across the state. The demonstrators, dressed in

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Kudirat, Dele Giwa, Bola Ige: Soyinka calls for fresh investigation

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Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka on Saturday called for a fresh investigation into the unresolved muders, including those of Mrs. Kudirat Abiola, Dele Giwa and slain Attorney-General and Minister of

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LG polls: Lagos APC kicks off campaigns Tuesday

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State would begin campaigns for the local government elections on Tuesday. The chairmanship and councillorship polls will be held in 57 councils on

Osinbajo calls for political engagement for national transformation

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Former vice president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has called on Nigerians, especially Christians and young people, to play vital and impactful roles in the political terrain. He made the call on

Fresh Appeal Court verdict revalidates reinstatement of council chairmen -APC chieftain

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The dismissal of a suit relisting the control of Osun State local government areas by the Court of Appeal has revalidated the reinstatement of the council chairmen, a chieftain of

Putin has won: The US now speaks his narrative

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Over the last few days, if you have not noticed, the two most important US cabinet members who have authority for American foreign and strategic policy released or made statements

Lawal: Why we introduced political education in secondary schools

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Kunle Lawal is a prominent Nigerian political figure and Executive Director of Electoral College Nigeria, where he leads the charge for political literacy, civic engagement, and democratic accountability. A tireless

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Jigawa APC warns against disunity, vows disciplinary action

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State has vowed to take disciplinary action against any individual or group found spreading rumours or promoting disunity within the party. This was

Police arrest 182 suspects in Kaduna raids

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The Kaduna Police Command said it has arrested no fewer than 182 suspects and recovered arms, ammunition, and illicit drugs in an ongoing clampdown on criminal elements across the state.

Tuggar seeks collaboration with China to deepen food security

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The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, met with the Chinese Governor of Hunan Province, His Excellency Mao Weiming, in Changsha for high-level discussions aimed at

Tragedy as groom, friends die in auto crash one hour to wedding

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A supposed day of joy turned tragic in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State yesterday as a police officer and intending groom, SP Mustapha Garba Gumau, lost his life

Gombe perm sec, four others die from electrocution

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An electrical surge in the Tudun-Wadan Pantami area of Gombe Metropolis has claimed five lives and left 13 others injured. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, according

US Senator, Rep shot inside their homes

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A wave of violence swept through Minnesota in the early hours of Saturday as two sitting United States lawmakers — Senator John Hoffman and Representative Melissa Hortman — were shot

Anger as suspected herders kill 100 in fresh Benue attack

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It was another day of deaths and misery in Benue State yesterday after suspected herdsmen killed about 100 people in a renewed attack. Many others were maimed. Yelewata, a community

‘No Kings’ protests erupt across US against Trump military parade

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Tens of thousands of protesters rallied nationwide yesterday in the US against Donald Trump ahead of a huge military parade on the president’s 79th birthday — as the killing of

Flash flood alert in Ekiti, Delta, Sokoto, 11 others

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The skies opened up yesterday across several states of the federation rendering some roads flooded The rain began early in the day just hours after the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)

Reps committees summon Finance Minister, CBN Governor over Auditor General’s report

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The House of Representatives Committees on Public Account and Public Assets have summoned the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and Governor of the Central Bank, Olayemi Cardoso to appear before

Supreme Court clears air on Justice’s trip to Edo

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The Supreme Court has dismissed as false, an allegation that one of its Justices travelled to Benin, Edo State, on account of a political case pending before the court. In

Israel-Iran: Trump, Putin hold talks

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US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin yesterday had a telephone conversation on the hostilities between Iran and Israel. Putin decried Israeli attacks on Iran, as the

Nigerian Army recruits over 6,000 soldiers to boost national security

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The Nigerian Army has inducted 6,195 newly recruited soldiers into its ranks, as part of renewed efforts to enhance national security and combat insurgency, banditry, and other emerging threats across

Civilian safety top priority in our operations – NAF Chief

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The Chief of Air Staff( NAF), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has reaffirmed that protecting civilian populations is a top priority for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) across all operational theaters.