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Regret voting Tinubu comment: Northern Elders can’t speak for entire region–Progressive Northern Elements

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By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Northern groups have risen in defence of President Bola Tinubu following an assertion by the Director of Publicity and Advocacy, of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, that the north regretted…

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Sokoto strange disease spreads to Kaduna as death toll hits 7

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has confirmed the spread of the Sokoto and Zamfara strange disease to Kaduna with a total of 7 deaths.

2 dead, one injured in Ogun road crash

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The Ogun State sector of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Saturday confirmed that two persons lost their lives in a road crash around Iyana Odogo, along Ilaro-Owode road.

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We’ll punish saboteurs involved in illegal extraction of alleged uranium – Alake

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THE Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, Friday, vowed to punish saboteurs involved in illegal extraction of alleged uranium in Gwande Local Government Area of Benue State after thorough investigation.

Man sets self on fire outside Trump trial

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A man set himself on fire Friday outside the court where Donald Trump is standing trial in Manhattan, with officers rushing to extinguish the flames.

Bus kills 4, injure others in Imo

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The Imo state Police Command on Friday confirmed that a luxurious bus belonging to Lords Chosen Church, has killed four passersby along Owerri- Onitsha road in Imo state.

Two Ebonyi commissioners fight in public

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TWO commissioners from Ebonyi State Mr. Victor Chukwu and his counterpart Mr. Jude Okpor reportedly fought shamelessly in public during the defection ceremony of chieftains of the PDP into the APC held at Ebiaji, Ezza North Local…

Nigerians’ hatred for officers affecting security — Police

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“This hatred starts from our home. For instance if parents want to scold their children they will say ‘I will call the police for you. This is why our children grow up with hatred for the police and that is why we are trying to stop this…

Rivers rakes in N26B monthly – Fubara reveals

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…says his administration operates transparent accounting system By Davies Iheamnachor, PORT HARCOURT The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that the state under his watch generates between N26 to N27 billion monthly…

Anambra Monarch abducted in 2021 still missing

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THE traditional ruler of Ogwuaniocha in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra State, Igwe Oliver Nnaji, kidnapped in 2021, is still missing three years after his abduction following communal crisis in the area.

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Lagos police arrest driver for packing 15 children inside car

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“The police noticed that the driver, who had been contracted to transport the children to a beach, had locked four of the children in the car trunk while 11 others were crammed together.”

UK authorities arrest Home Office staff for selling residency to asylum seeker

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"But if I could help him, he could help me and he asked for some money. He asked for £2,000. He basically offered me a positive decision."

Why INEC can’t release BVAS for Oyo LG elections – REC

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Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, Dr Adeniran Tella, says Biomodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) can not be released to the State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) for conduct of the local government elections…

Police parade traditionalists, four others over ritual killing

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Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State police command has paraded four suspects, including a traditionalist, Onifade Oyekanmi, 30, over alleged murder. The other suspects are Oyebode Olalekan, 40, Ifayemi Ojeleke, 32 and Jamiu Lasisi, 40. The…

Drug raid: South Africa police arrest eight Nigerians for attacking officers

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“Another group of Nigerians later approached the police station and threatened to retaliate. The Operational Commander warned the group to disperse.”

Reports Tinubu ordered inclusion of our graduates in NYSC, Law School, false — NOUN

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The National Open University of Nigeria,NOUN,has debunked reports that President Bola Tinubu ordered that its graduates be henceforth mobilized for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC and the Nigerian Law School.

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US officials due in Niger next week after demand for troop withdrawal

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A US delegation will visit Niger next week for talks with the military regime which has broken off a military agreement with Washington, state television announced Friday.

New airport e-gates would help flag persons of interests, says FG

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The Federal Government said its decision to install electronic gates at all the nation's international airports would help flag unwanted persons or persons of interest from entering Nigeria, a move it said would boost national security.

Alleged Money Laundering: Court dismisses case against ex-AGF, Adoke

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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a money laundering case the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, instituted against a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed…

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ECOWAS allocates $25m in 2024 to fight terrorism in Nigeria, others

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it allocated 25 million dollars in 2024 to fight terrorism in Nigeria, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. Prof. Fatou Sarr, ECOWAS Commissioner, Human Development and Social Affairs,…

Enact Fly Nigeria Act, Agbakoba tells Keyamo

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“The Fly Nigeria Act, modeled on the Fly America Act, aims to apply public funds for air travel exclusively to national carriers, generating passenger traffic and supporting their international growth."

Police nab suspect over murder of 80-year-old couple

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The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said it has arrested a suspect over the murder of an elderly couple, Adebola Ezekiel, 80 and his wife, Abiodun Ezekiel, 79. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Mr…

EU imposes sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlers for 1st time

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The European Union is imposing sanctions on radical Israeli settlers in the West Bank for the first time for acts of violence against Palestinians, diplomats have confirmed.

H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk – WHO

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The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said Friday, though how long the virus can survive in milk is unknown.

Gunmen attack communities in two Plateau Councils

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Fresh attacks have occurred in communities in the Mangu and Bokkos local government areas of Plateau State leading to the loss of yet to be confirmed number of persons.

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‘Shame on you, poor little Israel’ — Fani-Kayode mocks Israel’s ‘weak’ retaliatory attack on Iran

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A former Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has criticized Israel’s military response to Iran following reports of drone attacks. Fani-Kayode mocked Israel’s use of “three little micro quadcopters,” which he claimed were…

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Blinken says US ‘not involved in any offensive operation’

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday refused to comment on reports of an attack by Israel on Iran, beyond saying Washington was "not involved in any offensive operation".

FRSC nabs driver who crushed six persons to death in Kaduna

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kaduna State Sector Command said it has arrested a driver who crushed six persons to death and injured 30 others on the Kano-Zaria road.

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Tinubu deliberately appointed Northerners in key positions — Ribadu

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“This is why he appointed northerners into key offices. He handed over security and Defence to the North. He gave us both ministers for Agriculture and Education. He also gave us Minister of Health and Foreign Affairs in his quest to turn…

Okuama: Army releases Delta monarch arrested over soldiers’ killings

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The Army has released the traditional ruler of Ewu Kingdom, HRM Clement Ikolo, after holding him in custody for three weeks over the killing of 17 military personnel at Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, on March 14.