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JAMB Registrar Ishaq Oloyede, Legal luminary Rafiu Balogun Laud Unilorin’s Honorary Awards
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, and legal luminary Rafiu Oyeyemi Balogun SAN have lauded the ...
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Insecurity: Joint Security Force Arrests Gun Runners In Kwara
A joint security force, including the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), police operatives and local vigilantes, on Wednesday, burst and arrested ...
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari Passes Away in London
Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has died in London. A statement released by the family and signed by his former media aide, ...
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Anioma State creation, matter of destiny, equity, justice – Nwoko
Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta, says the clamour for the creation of Anioma State is not about politics, but a matter of destiny, equity ...
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MY STORY: WHY THE GUILD OF EDITORS SUSPENDED ME
I DIDN’T KNOW I WAS ATTENDING A SECURITY BRIEFING: The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), held her Biennial National Convention in Enugu from ...
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Invest more in education, agriculture, industrial development, ex-Kwara gov aspirant, Babalola tells Governor AbdulRazaq
A former Kwara State governorship aspirant, Engineer Pastor Sunday Adebayo Babalola, has advised the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdurahman AbdulRazaq, to invest more ...
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APC Chairman Dies in Bloody Clash With PDP Faction
Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 2, Ukanafun Local Council of Akwa Ibom Mr John Marcus has reportedly died in a ...
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Osun 2026: Ogunbiyi’s exposure in business, politics stands him out – Group
By Deborah Coker The Akintola Ogunbiyi Support Group (AOSG) says Dr Akin Ogunbiyi’s exposure in business, politics and other endeavours stands him out ...
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Sen. Dickson true son of Ijaw cause, says INC
By Deborah Coker The Ijaw National Congress (INC), has described Sen. Seriake Dickson, (PDP-Bayelsa) and Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District as a ...
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UADD Urges Tinubu to Tackle Socio-Economic Crisis as Nigeria Marks June 12 Democracy Day
As Nigeria commemorates June 12 Democracy Day, the United Arewa in Diversity for Development (UADD) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ...
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Coastal resources: INC stresses need for support to coastal resilience, policy
By Deborah Coker The Ijaw National Congress (INC) Worldwide has stressed the need for promoting coastal resilience, policy and good governance in managing ...
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I sponsored 31 bills, attracted 51 constituency projects in 2 years – Nwoko
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) says he sponsored 31 bills, moved 20 motions and attracted 51 constituency projects to his senatorial ...
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Anniversary: Renewed Hope Agenda, not a slogan but rebuilding economy – Nwoko
By Deborah Coker Abuja, May 29, 2025 (NAN) Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta), says the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, is not ...
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UADD Commends Senator Ndume for Advocacy on Equity, Applauds President Tinubu’s Response to Calls for Balanced Appointments
Abuja, Nigeria — A civil society group, United Arewa in Diversity for Development (UADD), has lauded Senator Ali Ndume for his steadfastness and ...
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Oil theft: Nigeria losing more crude oil than some OPEC members -Nwoko
By Deborah Coker Nigeria’s losses due to crude oil theft are more significant than those of some other OPEC members. The Chairman, Senate ...
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Kwara Govt Hoists Unity Flagpole, Says It’s a symbol of national pride, unity
Kwara State on Monday officially hoisted its 70-meter Unity Flagpole, which Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq called a towering symbol of “national unity, our collective ...
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Executive Management Team Of Ladi Hassan 2027 Guber Project Holds 1st Meeting
The Executive Management of the Ladi Hassan 2027 Guber Project held its first meeting in Ilorin on Saturday with speakers at the meeting ...
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Sen. Nwoye seeks psychotherapy for 10 rescued UNIBEN students
By Deborah Coker Sen. Tony Nwoye (LP-Anambra), has called on the Federal Government to provide psychotherapy and specialised rehabilitation for the 10 rescued ...
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APC chieftain calls for united front against security challenges in Plateau
By Deborah Coker A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau, Yusuf Gagdi, has called for a united front to combat the ...
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NGF Chair leads condolence visit to Jos, appeals for peace
Nigeria Governors’ Forum Chairman and Governor of Kwara State Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Thursday led a delegation of the Forum to commiserate with the ...
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Kwara Police Confirm Arrest of Portable Over Alleged Threat to Osupa Life
The Nigerian police Force, Kwara State Command has confirmed the arrest of the hip hop artist Mr. Habeeb Okikiola Badmus popularly known as ...
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Kwara Varsity Promotes 28 Lecturers to Professors, See List
The Governing Council of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete has at its approved the promotion of three (3) staff to the rank of ...
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2025 Rainy Season: FG Raises Alarm!
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has warned that 1,249 communities across 176 Local Government Areas in 33 states and the FCT fall within ...
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EFCC: Ex-Kwara SUBEB chair Daibu confirms release of N1bn to Gov. Abdulfatah Govt to augment workers’ salary payment
Former chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, Alhaji Lanre Daibu, on Thursday, told the Kwara state High Court that the ...
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FULL LIST: Newly Appointed Rivers LG Administrators, State Electoral Officers
The Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has appointed Administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. ...
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Ojulari, Oloriegbe’s Appointments Rekindle Hope – Mashood Mustapha
Applauds Kwarans on National Assignment A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Hon. Mashood Mustapha has lauded the appointments ...
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Oba Owoade Crowned 46th Alaafin Of Oyo
Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Owoade succeeds the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died ...
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Akpabio Sponsoring ‘EFCC Most Wanted Person’ To Recall Me – Sen. Natasha
Thanks constituents for shaming Yahaya Bello, others The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has insisted that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and ...
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Recall: Kogi Central Constituents thank INEC for recognising 208,132 signatures
Say ‘it’s proof Kogi Central has abandoned Natasha’ Vow to proceed with recall, finetune process Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have thanked ...
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Thomas Adewumi Varsity Signs MOU With Kwara Govt. To Operate Omu Aran General Hospital For Advanced Medical Research
The Management of Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese in the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State on Thursday signed a deal with the ...
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Excitement As New MD LNRBDA Olumoroti, Board Chair Alakawa Resumes Office
The much anticipated newly appointed management team of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA) , Ilorin lead by the managing, director, ...
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Meet the New NNPCL Boss, Bashir Ojulari
By UGO AMADI Bayo Bashir Ojulari, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), is a seasoned Nigerian ...
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Subsidy: NIPSS Asks Nigerians To Adjust Their Spending, Says Sacrifices Will Pay Off
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has described the removal of fuel subsidy as “timely” and is asking Nigerians to ...
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Eid-el-Fitr: Asiwaju of Oro Kingdom Urges Muslims to Pray for National Prosperity
Surgeon Rear Admiral Azeez Bayo Afolayan (Rtd), the Asiwaju of Oro Kingdom, has called upon the Muslim community in Oro, Kwara State, and ...
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Eid-el-Fitr: FG Declares Monday, Tuesday As Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The announcement ...
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Corps Members To Get Backlog Of Delayed ₦77,000 Allowance, Says FG
After several months of delay, members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) may have a reason to smile as the Federal Government ...
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NYSC DG Confirms Payment of ₦77,000 Allowance To Serving Corps From March
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has assured corps members that they will
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State of Emergency: INC urges calm, peace
By Deborah Coker The Ijaw National Congress (INC) Worldwide has urged the people of Rivers particularly those of Ijaw extraction to remain calm ...
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President Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency In Rivers State, Appoints Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete As Sole Administrator
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state. Tinubu made the ...
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Natasha/Akpabio: Natasha’s Kinsmen Want Investigation Conducted By Independent Panel Or Court
The kinsmen of the embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti – Uduaghan in Ochiga- Ihima community in Kogi State, on Monday demanded that the investigation ...
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FG Must Stop Threatening Nigerians For Criticising Govt – Amnesty Int’l
Amnesty International on Sunday said the Federal Government must stop threatening individuals and groups who criticise the current administration. “The Nigerian authorities must ...
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Let Us Connect Religions With Politics – NILDS DG Prof. Sulaiman Tasks Stakeholders
By Kayode Abdul The Director General of the National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Olarewaju Sulaiman has urged the ...
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Hardship: There’s Hope, I’m Ready To Listen, Tinubu Tells Catholic Bishops
Amid the hardship rocking the country, President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of hope, reiterating his commitment to running a government that listens ...
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Mutfwang bridging ethnic, religious gaps in Plateau – Group
The Plateau Patriotic Front (PPF), a socio-political group, says Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau`s leadership style is bridging political, ethnic and religious gaps ...
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Law Sacking Unmarried Pregnant Policewomen Expunged – AIG
An Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Aishatu Abubakar-Baju, says police laws and regulations mandating the dismissal of unmarried policewomen who get pregnant whilst ...
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Court Rules In Favour Of Benikrukru Community In A Landmark Case Against Chevron Over Compensation
The Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has delivered a landmark judgment in a suit filed by the Benikrukru Community in Warri ...
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Kwara Gov Inaugurates Olohungbebe, Nnafatima, Swaps Commissioners
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday inaugurated Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe and Dr. Maryam Nnafatima Imam, asking them to be team players and ...
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Former Vice President Atiku Vows to Lead Opposition Coalition Against Tinubu in 2027
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vowed to spearhead a united opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, ...
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IWD: NAOWA establishes adult education centre for women in Benin barracks
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has established an adult education centre for women within the military barracks in Benin as part ...
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President Tinubu Appoints Former INEC Chairman Professor Jega As Special Adviser
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), as adviser and coordinator of ...
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Gender-based Violence: Group Applaud IGP for Bringing GBV Desks Closer to Victims
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun’s approval for the establishment of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) desks in all police divisions nationwide has been ...
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EFCC Arraigns Six Kwara SUBEB Officials for Alleged N96m Fraud
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned six officials of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, ...
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President Tinubu Appoints Brigadier-General Kunle Nafiu As NYSC DG
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Brig-Gen. Nafiu’s ...
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JONAPWD, stakeholders demand establishment of disability commission in Edo
By Usman Aliyu The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) and other stakeholders have called on the Edo government to establish ...
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My Trouble in Senate Started When I Refused Akpabio’s Sexual Advances, Natasha Akpoti Alleges
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, has alleged that her trouble in the senate began after she rejected sexual advances from Senate ...
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Five Filling Stations Sealed For Under-Dispensing Fuel
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Katsina State Branch on Thursday, sealed five petroleum stations in the North-West state for ...
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Stop Glorifying Ritual Killers as Philanthropists – Muslim Group Tells Traditional Leaders, Clerics
Enjoins Govt. To Toughen Up Anti-Cyber Law To Curb Physical, Virtual Diabolic Acts A Muslim organization operating under the aegis of ‘Al-Harakatul-Islamiyyah’ has ...
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Aiyedatiwa Sworn In As Ondo State Governor
Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been inaugurated as the governor of Ondo State, marking the beginning of his first full four-year term after replacing Governor ...
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Fake Drugs: Governor Soludo Counters Obi, Backs ‘Total Closure’ of Onitsha Head Bridge Market
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has countered Peter Obi’s stance on the closure of the plumbing materials markets by the National Agency ...
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NOA DG Urges Nigerians To Be Optimistic, Says President Tinubu Initiatives beckon Better Future
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has urged Nigerians to be optimistic, saying that the country’s future is ...