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Insecurity: Army raises alarm over Influx of cattle into Plateau
Maj.-Gen. Folusho Oyinlola, the Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has decried the influx of large number of cattle into Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Oyinlola, who doubles as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, said this on Tuesday during an engagement with stakeholders […] The post Insecurity: Army raises alarm over Influx of cattle into Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Tinubu mourns former Plateau deputy Gov, Prof. Tyoden
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Plateau State following the death of Professor Sonni Gwanle Tyoden, a former deputy governor and The post Tinubu mourns former Plateau deputy Gov, Prof. Tyoden appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Tinubu, Oborevwori in closed door meeting amid defection drama
President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with Delta State governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Oborevwori arrived at the State House at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The meeting is the Governor’s first official The post Tinubu, Oborevwori in closed door meeting amid defection drama appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Rescind appointment of ASCON DG, ASURI tells Tinubu
The Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) has called on President Bola Tinubu to rescind the appointment of Funke Adepoju The post Rescind appointment of ASCON DG, ASURI tells Tinubu appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Fear as Makinde plans major cabinet reshuffle
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State may soon initiate a major cabinet shake-up as preparations for the 2027 general elections The post Fear as Makinde plans major cabinet reshuffle appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Speaker, 21 PDP members defect to APC in Delta
Following the current realignment of political stakeholders in Delta State, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and 21 other members formerly of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The post Speaker, 21 PDP members defect to APC in Delta appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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PSG’s Dembele Fit For Second Leg Against Arsenal
Paris St-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele is fit for Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal after recovering from a hamstring injury. The France striker was considered unfit after coming off midway through the second half of last week’s first leg at Emirates Stadium. The 27-year-old, who scored the only goal in north London, missed […]
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Health advocates call for urgent investment in midwives to tackle maternal deaths
In many low-resource communities, midwives are often the only available skilled birth attendants, working under harsh conditions, with limited resources and insufficient support The post Health advocates call for urgent investment in midwives to tackle maternal deaths appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos charts bold course towards Food Security with Landmark Agricultural investments
Olusanya said key value chains being prioritised include poultry, fisheries, piggery, coconut, and horticulture, where Lagos holds a comparative advantage, stressing that these efforts are complemented by collaborations with other states rich in arable land to support the state’s food needs.
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Dozens arrested at pro-Palestinian US campus protest
Around 30 demonstrators were arrested after they occupied an engineering building at the University of Washington, The post Dozens arrested at pro-Palestinian US campus protest appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Kano teenager found dead in pool of water
The teenager was found in the pool of water on Tuesday afternoon, but it could not be ascertained whether he drowned or not as the boy’s father took his body away, probably for burial.
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"VDM has not been granted bail, EFCC lied": Critic's bestie DkokoPee fumes, blasts agency
Ogaga Okokowamet, aka Dkokopee, VeryDarkMan's best friend, has spoken up in another video concerning the critic's alleged bail and called EFCC a liar.
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Watch message UTME candidate received after checking score with sms code
A 2025 UTME candidate shared attempted to check his result via SMS but received an unexpected message. He showed what he saw as many reacted to his video.
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President Tinubu’s economic agenda, Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023 and the imperative for management stability
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon. Leke Abejide, led his committee to the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on an oversight visit. The post President Tinubu’s economic agenda, Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023 and the imperative for management stability appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Anthony Joshua Set To Invest In English Football Club
British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua is weighing potential investment in English Football League Championship side Watford FC. Joshua, who still lives in Watford, is looking to have a financial stake in the club. The 35-year-old two-time world champion who has earned an estimated $110 million throughout his career is looking to channel some of his money […]
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Dangote donates rice to Plateau
President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has presented 20,000 bags of rice to the vulnerable people across the 17 local government areas of Plateau State. Salt and sugar were also included. Dangote, who presented the items to the State The post Dangote donates rice to Plateau appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Man bags life imprisonment for raping, impregnating minor
“The prosecution proved the elements of the offence beyond reasonable doubt,” the judge ruled. The post Man bags life imprisonment for raping, impregnating minor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Eldest Son Gets Portugal Call-up
Cristiano dos Santos, the eldest son of Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo, has been called up to the Portugal Under-15 squad. The 14-year-old got his maiden invitation on Tuesday. Fondly called Cristaninho, he plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, but has had spells with Ronaldo’s former clubs Manchester United and Juventus. The Selecao Under-15s are […]
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Terrorism Trial: Court Orders Prosecution To Serve Documents On Kanu’s Defence Before Proceedings
May 06, (THEWILL) – The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the prosecution in the ongoing trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to serve all relevant documents and court processes on the defence team ahead of their presentation in court. Justice James Omotosho gave the order on Tuesday […] The post Terrorism Trial: Court Orders Prosecution To Serve Documents On Kanu’s Defence Before Proceedings appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Lagos govt to prosecute 74 for environmental violations
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to prosecute 74 individuals apprehended for violating environmental regulations within the state. According to the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the suspects were arrested during a coordinated enforcement operation by the state’s Taskforce in the early hours of Tuesday around 1 a.m., targeting key locations […] Lagos govt to prosecute 74 for environmental violations
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Nigeria elections: Speaker of house of assembly resigns from PDP, joins APC, see details
The speaker of the house of assembly in Edo state has resigned from the PDP. The Speaker's new party was publicly disclosed on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
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Police investigate suspected murder of pregnant woman found hanging on tree in Anambra
Police in Anambra State have commenced investigation into the suspected murder of a pregnant woman found hanging on a tree. The woman was found on Monday, hanging dead on a cashew tree in Ideani, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. She was suspected to have hung herself. But the Commissioner of Police in […] Police investigate suspected murder of pregnant woman found hanging on tree in Anambra
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Trump’s crypto fundraisers spark ethics concerns amid regulatory saga
Donald Trump is set to rake in millions from the cryptocurrency industry this month, raising red flags among ethics experts. The post Trump’s crypto fundraisers spark ethics concerns amid regulatory saga appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Air Force officers, filling station manager arrested for alleged torture, killing of attendant 
Two personnel of the Nigerian Air Force and two civilians, including a filling station manager, have been arrested by the Kaduna State Police Command in connection with the alleged torture and killing of a fuel attendant in Kaduna. The arrests, which were made public in a post on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama via […] Air Force officers, filling station manager arrested for alleged torture, killing of attendant 
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Educationist urges curriculum reform over poor UTME results
A recent call to action from educationist Mrs. Eugenia Nwanekwu has highlighted the need for a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s educational curriculum. This appeal comes on the heels of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) report on the Unified The post Educationist urges curriculum reform over poor UTME results appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Cascador partners with Sterling Bank to launch $2 million fund for Nigerian entrepreneurs, see details
Cascador has partnered Sterling Bank to launch a $2 million fund to support mid-stage entrepreneurs in several sectors, including logistics, healthcare, and others.
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Ghanaian star selects Jay Jay Okocha as the greatest African football legend
Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu has praised Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, calling him the greatest African player of all time in a Q&A by goal global
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61% of Nigerian CEOs expect global economic growth – PwC
A new report by PwC has shown that 61 per cent of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in Nigeria anticipate a rise in global economic growth over the next 12 months, up from 38 per cent last year. The report is The post 61% of Nigerian CEOs expect global economic growth – PwC appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Breaking: EFCC gives condition before VeryDarkMan can be released from custody
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given condition for the release of social media activist, Martins Innocent Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan.
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Ballon d’Or 2025: Oliseh names top five contenders for award
Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has named five players that are top contenders destined for the Ballon d’Or prize this year. Writing on his personal X page, Oliseh praised several players for their abilities on the pitch. He picked England’s Bukayo Saka, Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, Georgia’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Brazil’s Raphinha, and […] Ballon d’Or 2025: Oliseh names top five contenders for award
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Speaker Abbas raises alarm over renewed terror attacks in Borno, other states
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has strongly condemned the rising wave of violence in parts of the country, particularly in Borno, Plateau, Benue, and Kwara states. Speaking during Tuesday’s plenary, Abbas decried the renewed terrorist attacks in the North-East, highlighting a deadly bombing near Gamboru that claimed many civilian lives. […] Speaker Abbas raises alarm over renewed terror attacks in Borno, other states
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Kano Water Shortage: We will require N160bn to fix two treatment plants – State govt
The Kano State Government said it will require over $10 million, an equivalent of N160 billion, to fix two vandalised Challawa Water Treatment Plants in the state. While inspecting the vandalised water supply equipment, the Commissioner for Water Resources, Haruna Doguwa, on Tuesday, said the government is taking serious steps towards arresting the acute water […] Kano Water Shortage: We will require N160bn to fix two treatment plants – State govt
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JUST IN: Edo Assembly Speaker, LG Chairmen, Others Defect To APC
APC Now Majority With 18 Members Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), on Tuesday, led 17 Local Government Chairmen, numerous councilors, and several notable members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Speaker said the move was aimed at aligning […]
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Kano frowns at indiscriminate bill board placements
The Kano State Urban Beautification and Landscaping Agency has announced plans to remove all existing billboards and re-register them as part of efforts to regulate and sanitize outdoor advertising across the state. Director General of the agency, Hajiya Amina Ahmad Ibrahim, made the disclosure on Monday morning in Kano. According to Hajiya Amina, the move […] Kano frowns at indiscriminate bill board placements
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Why I left Labour Party – Ozigbo
Dr. Valentine Ozigbo, a renowned business executive and prominent figure in the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign, has explained his reasons for leaving the party, attributing his departure to a lack of structure, direction, and the party's inability to deliver the transformational change Nigerians are seeking. The post Why I left Labour Party – Ozigbo appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Senate Sets Up 19-Member Ad-hoc Committee To Oversee Rivers Emergency Rule
May 06, (THEWILL) – The Senate on Tuesday inaugurated a 19-member Ad-hoc Committee to oversee the interim administration led by Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd.) following the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18 suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the Rivers State House of Assembly […] The post Senate Sets Up 19-Member Ad-hoc Committee To Oversee Rivers Emergency Rule appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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