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World Cup: FIFA must improve officiating standards, says Elumelu
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‘Our uncle is never coming home’ – Slain Oyo teacher’s family reacts after pupils’ rescue
“My uncle, Mr Michael Olugbade Oyedokun, will never come home. He was taken from us, and his life was brutally cut short.”
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How 44 abducted Oyo pupils, teachers were rescued – Army
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Varsity Faults NANS Over NELFUND Refund Claims
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has faulted the National Association of Nigerian Students over its recent publication listing UNICAL among institutions yet to refund students under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. NANS had released a list of 39 tertiary institutions it alleged were still owing students who paid tuition fees before receiving NELFUND disbursements. UNICAL […]
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Niger Delta, Place Of Special Concern To FG – Minister
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, has described the Niger Delta region as a place of special concern to the Federal Government in view of the peculiar challenges of environmental degradation, oil and gas pollution by oil firms. Minister Doro, working with development partners including a non-state actor – International […]
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Gov Otu Approves Ogoja Renal Dialysis Centre
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, has placed renal healthcare at the centre of his administration’s health agenda with the approval of funding for the completion of a dialysis centre at the General Hospital, Ogoja. The decision, according to the governor, was driven by the need to ease the burden on patients who travel long […]
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Party Announces N2.8m Prize Essay Writing Competition
Abia State chapter of the Labour Party (LP), has announced a N2.8 million cash prize essay writing competition for students of secondary and tertiary institutions from the state. The state’s chapter secretary of the LP, Chucks Akamadu stated this while addressing the press in Umuahia, the capital, saying the topic is “A new Abia and […]
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CSOs Demand Due Process In Nnaji’s ICPC Detention
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have called for strict adherence to due process in the ongoing investigation involving former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, following his arrest and continued detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The groups made the call on Friday during a press briefing […]
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Sowore’s media aide, Zainab released from DSS custody
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Yoruba, Hausa Leaders Back Govt’s Intervention In Ojoo Crisis
Leaders of the Yoruba and Hausa communities in Ojoo, Ibadan, have pledged to work together to sustain peace and support efforts by the Oyo State government to address the recent tension in the area. Speaking with journalists after a peace meeting convened by the deputy governor of Oyo State, chairman of the Yoruba Community in […]
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Federal Govt Flags Off Fertiliser Distribution In South East
The Federal Government, through the Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme (FISP), has flagged off the distribution of fertiliser to farmers across the South East Zone. Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, represented by the deputy governor, Lady Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaru, described the flag-off held at the Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Square, Owerri, as “a day […]
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2027: Abiodun Presents Adeola To Ijebu Royal Fathers
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday formally presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, and his running mate, Mrs Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun, to the Ijebu Traditional Council, seeking the support and blessings of the royal fathers ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The presentation, held at the Awujale’s […]
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Stakeholders Call For Urgent Support For Women In Conflict Zones
Civil society leaders, development partners and women rights advocates have called for urgent and coordinated efforts to protect and empower women caught in violent conflicts across Nigeria. They warn that thousands continue to suffer from the devastating effects of insecurity and have limited access to support. The appeal was made during Women for Women International’s […]
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AAUA Approves 24 Degree Programmes For Heritage College
The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, has approved 24 bachelor’s degree programmes for The Heritage College of Education (THCoE), Unaun, Owo, following the institution’s successful affiliation with the state-owned university. The approval, granted on June 17, came after a comprehensive assessment of the College’s academic and physical facilities by officials of AAUA to […]
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NBA Crisis: States Attorneys-General Call For Emergency General Council Meeting
The Body of State Attorneys-General has intervened in the leadership crisis affecting the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), calling for the immediate convening of an emergency meeting of the General Council of the Bar (GCB) to resolve the dispute endangering the unity of the legal profession. The body also urged all parties involved in the crisis […]
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Bauchi Govt Debunks Reports On Scrapping Gender-Separated Schools
The Bauchi State government has dismissed reports claiming that it plans to abolish the separation of boys and girls in public secondary schools and return to a co-educational system. Commissioner for Education, Hon. Abdulkadir Ibrahim, clarified the government’s position yesterday while briefing journalists in Bauchi on the impact of the recent windstorm that damaged several […]
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UNIOSUN Wins 2025 Hult Prize Award
Osun State University has emerged as the winner of the prestigious Hult Prize Programme of the Year 2025, a global recognition celebrating excellence in student innovation and entrepreneurship. A statement by the university’s public relations officer, Ademola Adesoji, said the feat was recorded during UNIOSUN’s maiden participation in the Hult Prize, one of the world’s […]
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PDP, APM applaud safe return of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers
“Although details of the rescue remain limited, we commend the Federal Government, Oyo State government, security agencies and all individuals and organisations whose efforts... The post PDP, APM applaud safe return of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers appeared first on Tribune Online.
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U.S. Backs LNG Project To Boost Energy Security In Northern Nigeria
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is supporting the deployment of US Liquefied Natural (LNG) gas technology that will strengthen energy access and security in northern Nigeria. This is disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by The United States Embassy in Abuja, stressing that the USTDA announced an agreement with Nigerian energy company […]
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State Police Will Give Govs Genuine Authority As Chief Security Officers – Zamfara Gov
Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has said that state police would go a long way toward tackling insecurity in the country by giving governors real authority as chief security officers of their states. He made the remarks as a panelist at the Arise News Town Hall Summit: Building a National Consensus for State Police and […]
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Zamfara Nursing Mothers Get 6-Month Maternity Leave
The Zamfara State government has approved six months of maternity leave for nursing mothers in the state. The State Head of Service, Yakubu Sani Haidara, revealed this in a circular presented to the Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), led by the Zamfara State coordinator, Kabiru Isah Jangeru, on Thursday. Yakubu Haidara revealed that […]
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APC Chieftain Demands Deputy Governor, Speaker Slots For Kwara Women
A former House of Representatives aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon Mopelola Abdulmalik Bashir, has appealed to the leadership of the party in Kwara State to honour the loyalty, sacrifices and contributions of women in this state. In this regard, he urged the party to concede the offices of deputy […]
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Iyana Offa-Iwo boundary clash: I shot Segun dead, but it was in self-defence, suspected killer admits
A farmer and hunter, Yusuf (first name withheld), from Iwo in Osun State, who has been arrested by Oyo State Police Command for alleged murder and attempted murder over boundary dispute between the Iyana-Offa people in Oyo State The post Iyana Offa-Iwo boundary clash: I shot Segun dead, but it was in self-defence, suspected killer admits appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Alia Blames Illiteracy, Poverty For National Insecurity
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has identified illiteracy and poverty as major contributing factors to the lingering insecurity in the country. In a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, said Governor Alia made this known while lecturing on the topic, ‘Insecurity and Education in Nigeria and the quest for […]
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Tinubu Has Delivered In Kogi, Deserves More Support – Minister
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shaibu Audu, has urged the people of Kogi State to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu, saying the administration has initiated projects that demonstrate its commitment to the state’s development. Audu made the call in Abuja while receiving members of the Kogi League of Veteran Journalists, who paid him a […]
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Efab Reaffirms Ownership Claim Over Disputed Abuja Property
Efab Properties has reaffirmed its claim of ownership over a disputed parcel of land in Abuja, with supporters urging the Federal Government and relevant authorities to ensure that the matter is resolved through due process. The position was highlighted at a press conference in Abuja organised by The Mighty One Empowerment Foundation and a coalition […]
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One Killed, Workers Trapped As Gombe Assembly Complex Collapses
One person has been confirmed dead, with seven others injured, following the collapse of the Gombe State House of Assembly complex currently under construction. The incident occurred on Friday, trapping workers beneath the rubble before emergency responders rescued the victims. READ ALSO •Gombe Forest Guards Begin Specialised Training In Osun •JUST IN: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, […] The post One Killed, Workers Trapped As Gombe Assembly Complex Collapses appeared first on OsunDefender.
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NYSC: Mixed reactions trail FG’s proposed reform
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Oriire rescue: Abiodun lauds Tinubu, Oyo govt, security agencies
Governor Abiodun said the successful rescue of the victims unharmed validates President Tinubu’s assurance that every effort would be made to secure their freedom and bring... The post Oriire rescue: Abiodun lauds Tinubu, Oyo govt, security agencies appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Spain defeats Belgium 2-1 in World Cup quarterfinal amid controversial handball decision
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Abuja airport incident: Keyamo gives Peter Obi one week to apologise
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has demanded a public apology from former Anambra State Governor and NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over a recent incident... The post Abuja airport incident: Keyamo gives Peter Obi one week to apologise appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Court Sends DJ Chicken To Prison Over Death Threat Against Seyi Tinubu
A Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Friday, sent Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, to Kirikiri correctional centre over allegations of issuing a death threat against Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. DJ Chicken was brought before Magistrate M.F. Onamusi on a three-count charge bordering on alleged threat to kill, conduct likely […] The post Court Sends DJ Chicken To Prison Over Death Threat Against Seyi Tinubu appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Bala Mohammed: What will happen to Nigeria if Makinde is elected president
Bala Mohammed noted that the APM is already repositioning itself as a credible and constructive opposition party in the country.
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US will ‘completely decimate’ Iran if I’m assassinated – Trump
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NGO Trains 30 FCT Residents In Digital Skills
A non-governmental organisation, Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI), has empowered 30 residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with in-demand digital skills, including data analytics, computer software applications and web design as part of efforts to bridge the digital divide and promote youth employment. The beneficiaries, drawn from five communities which include Guape, Apo, […]
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Sam Larry discharged from hospital, celebrates after surviving tragic car accident [VIDEO]
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