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Bandits kill scores, kidnap others, rustle cows in Kebbi State
Suspected bandits have reportedly killed scores of residents of Tadurga village in Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State.The bandits stormed the village on Monday night and abducted several others, and rustling livestock after killing several others. A resident in the village, Audu Sule, said the attackers arrived in large numbers, firing indiscriminately and causing […]
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OOU faces backlash over ‘no bra, no entry’ during examination
A viral video showing female students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, being checked for bras before entering the examination hall has sparked widespread criticism online and on campus. The video, which surfaced on Tuesday, captures female students standing in a queue at the university’s main campus while unidentified officials appeared to be inspecting whether they […]
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Trailer Sent To Kill Me, Fell Flat After Hitting Me – Oluwo Of Iwo
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi, has claimed that a trailer sent to kill him fell flat on the ground and became significantly dented after hitting him. The Osun monarch, while testifying to the power of God, made the claim in a viral video on Tuesday. While Oba Akanbi didn’t give details or the location […]
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Davido begins countdown to white wedding with Chioma
Afrobeat artist David Adeleke, often known as Davido, has revealed that he is planning a white wedding with his wife, Chioma. Davido confirmed this in a message on his Instagram page. The singer posted a video of Chioma on his Instagram account, asking, “Can August come already?” The post has now gone viral, causing enormous […]
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2027: What Nigerians should look for before electing leaders – Peter Obi
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has advised Nigerians to look for the four competencies, capacity, character and compassion, which he dubbed the four “Cs” before electing any individual into public office in up upcoming elections. He explained that the absence of these character traits in […]
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12 YEARS AFTER PRIVATISATION… Power Sector Bleeds Despite N15trn Interventions
Nearly 12 years after the privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector in 2013, the promise of improved electricity supply and sector efficiency remains largely unfulfilled, despite the federal government’s massive financial interventions totalling over N15 trillion. This is as key stakeholders and power sector experts have picked holes in the flawed privatisation process of the country’s […]
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Day of the African Child – A Deep Dive
Introduction Every year on June 16, the Day of the African Child (DAC) is commemorated across Africa and beyond. This important day serves not only as a remembrance of the brutal massacre of school children in Soweto, South Africa, in 1976 but also as a call to action to improve the condition and rights of […]
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Violence: Osun APC chair dragged PDP chair, others before police, DSS
The Osun State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Tajudeen Lawal, has reported the state chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, Sunday Bisi, and three others to the State Police Command and the Department of State Security Services for allegedly recruiting armed thugs to attack political functionaries in Local Government Councils. Lawal, in a […]
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56-year-old farmer in Edo killed over N900,000 sold pineapples
A 56-year-old farmer in Edo State, Henry Oyagbomwan, has been reportedly killed and buried in a shallow grave by five of his farm workers. He was said to have been killed after he reportedly sold pineapple worth N900,000 at his farm in Igueze village, Ovia North east local government area of Edo State, and police […]
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Killings: Tinubu postpones scheduled Kaduna trip, to visit Benue Wednesday
President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in […]
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2027: APC govs, NASS caucus want retention of Tinubu-Shettima ticket
A stakeholders’ meeting of the North-East chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, ended abruptly, following the exclusion of Vice President Kashim Shettima from a motion endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a second-term ticket in 2027. Different zonal chapters of the party had recently endorsed the president’s second-term ambition, but the North-East meeting became […]
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25-year-old Nigerian woman arrested in India with drugs worth N1.8bn
A 25-year-old Nigerian woman, Ifeoluwa Akinwunmi, has been arrested in India for alleged drug trafficking after she was caught in possession of 5.325 kilograms of MDMA crystals, commonly known as ecstasy, valued at over ₹10 crore (approximately $1.2 million or N1.8 billion). Akinwunmi, who identified herself as a hairstylist and nail artist, was arrested on […]
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2027: Tinubu-Shettima alliance under fire
Despite the 2027 election being two years away, an alleged plot to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the poll has divided the All Progressives Congress. A meeting held by the APC North-East stakeholders in Gombe State on Sunday ended in a fracas as supporters of the Vice President […]
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Crisis looms in APC as Zulum leads protest over endorsement of Tinubu without Shettima
Crisis is looming in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, on Sunday led a protest after the party’s leaders endorsed President Bola Tinubu for reelection without including Vice President Kashim Shettima. APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and National Vice Chairman (North-East), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, at a North-East […]
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Dangote refinery to begin petrol, diesel distribution nationwide August 15
In a major boost to Nigeria’s fuel supply chain, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced it will commence nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel from August 15, 2025. As part of this landmark rollout, the refinery is deploying 4,000 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tankers to enhance nationwide delivery — at no extra […]
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Five Powerful Truths About Fathers That Deserve to Be Celebrated
Honoring Fathers: Five Powerful Truths About Fathers That Deserve to Be Celebrated   Fatherhood is more than a title — it’s a lifelong role wrapped in love, responsibility, and selflessness. While we often talk about fathers in passing, today, we pause to reflect deeply and honor the men who shape the future by shaping lives. […]
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Again, Helicopter Crash Claims Lives Of 7 Pilgrims In India
No fewer than seven (7) persons, including an infant, have been killed in a helicopter crash that occurred at Himalayas, Uttarakhand State of India. According to Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority officials, the chopper, which was conveying the victims for a Hindu pilgrimage, crashed shortly after takeoff at about 5:30am (00:00 GMT) on Sunday. Officials […]
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2027: Succession storm brews as 10 govs exit
Succession storms are brewing in no fewer than 10 states where governors are nearing the end of their second and final terms in office. In May 2023, 28 governors were sworn into office, while eight other states held off-cycle inaugurations. Of the 28, 18 began their first terms, while the remaining 10 commenced their final terms […]
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At Last, States Pay Teachers, LG Workers N70,000 New Wage
Almost a year after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the new minimum wage of N70,000 into law, most states have extended its implementation to teachers and local government workers. Initially, many states adopted piecemeal payment, citing limited funds, while some restricted the payment to core civil servants, excluding teachers and local government workers. Kaduna: Awaiting […]
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Six European countries international students should avoid in 2025
As international education continues to evolve, many African students—especially from West Africa—are increasingly looking to Europe for affordable and high-quality education. While some European countries offer student-friendly visa processes, post-study opportunities, and part-time work options, others are becoming increasingly challenging for prospective international students.   In 2025, several European nations have tightened entry processes, made […]
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FULL LIST: US ranks 1st, Israel 15th, Iran 16th in 2025 Global Military Strength Index, see Nigeria
The United States has retained its position as the world’s most powerful military in the 2025 Global Military Strength Index, published by Global Firepower. Israel and Iran, two key players in the Middle East, were ranked 15th and 16th respectively, highlighting their continued influence in regional military dynamics amid ongoing tensions. Published annually, the GFP […]
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JUST-IN: Gunmen Kill 100, Sack Community In Benue
Armed herders on Saturday launched a brutal overnight attack on Yelewata Community in Guma local government area of Benue State, killing no fewer than 100 people, most of whom were internally displaced persons (IDPs). According to Daily Trust, the attack, which lasted for more than two hours was the third on the community in one […]
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Five persons electrocuted, 13 injured in Gombe – Police
The Police Command in Gombe State, on Saturday, confirmed the electrocution of five persons while 13 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in Tudun-Wadan Pantami community of Gombe Metropolis. DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the Command’s spokesperson who gave the confirmation in a press statement issued in Gombe said that the incident occurred in the early hours […]
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Control of LGs: Appeal Court judgement reignites tension in Osun
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has struck out a request by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to relist its appeal against the 2022 Federal High Court judgement that nullified local government elections held in Osun State. The judgement immediately triggered another wave of controversy in the state with both the Peoples Democratic Party […]
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June 12: You were in Malaysia buying, selling – Bwala hits back at Peter Obi
Presidential spokesperson, Daniel Bwala, has called out the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi, over his recent criticism of the Bola Tinubu administration.  Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, suggested that Peter Obi should have no position on issues of June 12, 1993, since, according to him, […]
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Only 2025-elected LG officials can run Osun councils – Electoral chair
The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Hashim Abioye, has said only the chairmen and councillors elected in the February 22, 2025 local government elections can validly exercise management functions over councils in the state. Abioye, reacting to the ongoing dispute over the legitimacy of the 2025 local government elections, said the exercise […]
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Aliko retires from Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc
The chairman of the Board of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Aliko Dangote, has announced his retirement, bringing an end to a 20-year leadership of the company. In a statement released by Company Secretary Temitope Hassan on Wednesday, it was stated that his retirement will take effect from June 16, 2025. Since assuming leadership in 2005, […]
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Only Tinubu can revive Nigeria – Tompolo
The Chairman of Tantita Security Services, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, on Friday threw his weight behind President Bola Tinubu, insisting that he remains the only visionary leader who can revamp the nation’s ailing economy. The Niger Delta ex-warlord also declared a major victory in the fight against oil theft and pipeline vandalism in […]
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Agbakoba explains why Tinubu can’t achieve meaningful economic reform
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, has said that President Bola Tinubu cannot achieve any meaningful economic reform with the current political governance structure in the country. Agbakoba stated this on Friday while fielding questions on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. The senior lawyer suggested that Tinubu should take some of […]
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