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Taraba Student Who Lost Both Hands To Electrocution Risks Losing Sight,Seeks Help
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They doff their hats to Ladbone, By Kunle Ajibade      
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Customs hands over trucks caught with ‘diverted diesel’ to NMDPRA
The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Deputy Comptroller Abubakar Aliyu, said that the trucks were intercepted on July 6 at about 11 p.m. following credible intelligence.
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NAFDAC Uncovers Empty Alcohol Bottles Stockpiled For Fake Drink Production
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has discovered more than 100 sacks of empty alcoholic beverage bottles in a residential building in Lagos, suspected to have been stockpiled for the production of counterfeit drinks. The bottles were found at 322B Meiran Road, Agbado Oke-Odo, during an operation by the agency’s […]
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Nobody Can Stop Tinubu From Doing 8 Years, He Has Everybody In His Backyard — Joe Igbokwe
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has declared that nobody can stop President Bola Tinubu from completing eight years in office, insisting that the president has everybody in his backyard. Igbokwe made the remarks during a political gathering, where he defended Tinubu’s political strength and urged supporters across Southern Nigeria, including […]
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FG convicts 653 suspects in mass terrorism trials — AGF
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Ebola: WHO urges stronger regional response as death toll in DRC rises to 4687
The organisation said transmission remained high in the DRC, while deaths occurring within communities highlighted persistent challenges in early detection and timely access to appropriate medical care.
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Namadi attends Hadejia development forum, inaugurates board of trustees
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2027: Tinubu Tasks Nigerians On Peaceful Poll
As the 2027 general election approaches, President Bola Tinubu on Friday called on Nigerians, particularly the youths, to participate in the process peacefully, responsibly and in accordance with the law. Tinubu who spoke at the 41st convocation of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State cautioned young Nigerians against political thuggery, intimidation, hate speech and the […]
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2027: Oluremi Tinubu Calls For Peaceful, Respectful Campaign Outreach
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged members of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement to conduct peaceful and respectful campaign outreach ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that every Nigerian deserves to be heard and valued regardless of political affiliation. She made the call on Friday in Abuja while commissioning the headquarters of the PBAT Door-to-Door […]
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Umahi Clarifies Decision To Link Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway With East West Road In Ondo
The Minister of Works Engr. David Umahi has clarified decision to link 750 kilometres Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway with the existing East West road in Ondo State. He spoke on Friday during an interview on Arise Television where he clarified controversies surrounding the legacy project. The minister said the additional stretch involved connecting the coastal highway […]
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Nigeria’s Ebola case genetically related to Kenya index case – Pate
Pate said the finding was based on additional genomic analysis conducted with support from public health laboratories of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and Prof. Christian Happi’s laboratory at Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun.
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Tinubu, Obi or Makinde: Drama as Obasanjo's son picks side
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Electricity should decide Nigeria’s 2027 elections
Wherever Nigerians congregate in the diaspora, conversations about our country almost invariably gravitate toward electricity. That was what happened after I delivered a keynote address at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on October 1. The post Electricity should decide Nigeria’s 2027 elections appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Inside Zamfara communities, where residents bear brunt of reprisal attacks by bandits
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Fukk list: Nigerian politicians' children involved in corruption scandals
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MSMEs, Analysts Say CBN Rate Cut Yet To Ease Credit As Private Lending Falls By N537.6bn
Small business owners and market analysts have said the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) interest rate cut has yet to make credit cheaper or easier to access, after private sector lending fell by N537.6 billion in September. The president of the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria (ASBON), Dr. Femi Egbesola, said the rate […]
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Dangote Unveils $50bn Investment Plan To Drive Africa’s Industrialisation
President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has outlined a $50 billion investment programme for 2026 to 2030 designed to accelerate Africa’s industrialisation and encourage other Africans to recognise opportunities across the continent. Dangote disclosed this in London at the 2026 Financial Times Africa Summit during a conversation with David Pilling, the Africa Editor […]
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Host Communities Laud Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Seek Youth Empowerment
The Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCON-YCN) has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for its contributions to economic empowerment for youths and women in the Niger Delta region. Speaking at a press conference on today in Abuja, the National President of HOSTCON-YCN, Senior Comrade […]
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600 Soldiers Go For Jungle, Mountain Warfare Training In India
The Nigerian Army has deployed 600 soldiers to India for specialised jungle and mountain warfare training aimed at enhancing troops’ combat proficiency in difficult terrains and strengthening the Army’s capacity to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity. A statement by the Army Spokesperson Col Appolonia Anele said the first batch of 300 personnel departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International […]
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Stocks Snap Decline As Investors Gain N1.47trn
The Nigerian stock market closed Friday’s session on a bullish note, snapping its decline as renewed buying interest in bellwether stocks lifted the market up by N1.47 trillion. The NGX All-Share Index rose by 0.92 percent to close at 247,222.27 points. Consequently, market capitalisation gained N1.47 trillion to close at N160.52 trillion, strengthening its year-to-date […]
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Nigeria’s billionaire businessmen in politics and the scary future, By Adeola Akinremi
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Edo govt, NLC strike peace deal as Labour moves to restore electricity
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What exactly did that Emir say?
Apart from being the most revered person in the room, the Emir wasalso obviously the most handsome. He stood remarkably tall and is well built. I agree that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. The post What exactly did that Emir say? appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Federal Govt Enforces 14-Day Order On Public Procurement In MDAs
The federal government has issued a  directive requiring all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Procuring Entities to enforce a mandatory 14-Calendar-day standstill period before finalising any public procurement contract awards. The directive is contained in a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume with Ref. No. […]
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Alleged Fake Agency: Tinubu Lifts Suspension On PermSec
President Bola Tinubu has lifted the suspension on M.S. Danjuma, the permanent secretary, finance (special duties) in the Federal Ministry of Finance, following due diligence. Danjuma’s reinstatement takes effect from October 21, 2026, according to a letter conveying the president’s decision. The letter, with reference number HCSF/3023/Vol.III/124, was issued by the Head of the Civil […]
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DHQ Plans Geopolitical Zone Hospitals For Veterans
Chief of Defence Staff  General Olufemi Oluyede has disclosed plans by the Defence Headquarters to dedicate one hospital in each geopolitical zone specifically to cater for the medical needs of veterans. General Oluyede made the revelation during his interactive session with veterans from the Southwest region at Headquarters, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, […]
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I’II Sign Death Warrant Of Convicted Kidnappers After 30 Days – Okpebholo
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State  has said he would sign the death warrants of the four convicts in the Vegetable Market, Airport Road, Benin City kidnap case if they do not appeal their sentence within the stipulated 30 days. Speaking during a fellowship at God’s People Worldwide Prayer Ministry, while reviewing his administration’s efforts […]
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INEC Seeks Taraba Traditional Rulers’ Support For Peaceful Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for stronger collaboration with traditional institutions, community leaders and security agencies to promote peaceful and inclusive elections in Taraba State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Sa’ad Umar Idris, made the call during visits to the commission’s offices in Yorro […]
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EBOLA: Genomics links Nigeria’s case to Kenya index case – Pate
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Nigeria’s Lead Poisoning Crisis
By the Nigerian government’s own admission, no fewer than 80 million children in the country are exposed to lead poisoning, which occurs when lead accumulates in the body over time. To say that this figure, which represents about 76.19% of the country’s 105 million children, is staggering is an understatement. The fact that this data […]
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Rivers Govt Probes Alleged Forced Virginity Tests
The Rivers State government has commenced an investigation into the alleged forced virginity tests on female students at Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa in Khana local government area of the state. The permanent secretary in the ministry, Dr Mina Tele Ikuru, who disclosed this in a statement, condemned the alleged incident, describing it as a […]
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Arewa Youths Back Gov Otti’s Re-election
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum in Abia State  has endorsed the re-election of Governor Alex Otti in 2027, lauding his administration for transforming the state. Chairman of the chapter, Baba Lawal, announced this during a courtesy visit to the chief of staff to the governor, Caleb Ajagba, at Government House, Umuahia, the state capital yesterday. […]
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Umahi, Engineers Differ On Diversion Of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
Construction and civil engineering senior workers have expressed concern over the sudden diversion of the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, abandoning the initial design. Minister of Works Engr. David Umahi had revealed that the highway would be diverted around Ondo section which is about 40 kilometres to join the East West road due to difficult […]
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You’re Protecting Billboards, But Can’t Protect Citizens – Atiku Tells Tinubu
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has mocked President Bola Tinubu’s deployment of security operatives to protect his campaign billboards and posters in Kaduna ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 presidential campaign flag-off. Atiku criticised the arrangement, questioning why campaign materials belonging to a president who claims to enjoy widespread public support require security […]
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How 25-yr-old Ogun farmer died in police cell; family, community demand answers
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