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Jesse fire tragedy: This disaster must bear our name — Mosogar insists  

For 28 years, the world has known it as the Jesse Fire Disaster — the horrific petrol explosion of October 17, 1998, in Delta State, which claimed over 1,000 lives and left an indelible scar on the nation’s history. But now, a neighbouring community, Mosogar in Ethiope West Local Government Area is challenging that identity, […]

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Kaa-Ataba Bridge can end our agony if completed — Natives 

.We’ve lost many in boat mishaps — Akpotor By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — For natives and residents crossing the rivers between Kaa in Khana Local Government Area and Ataba, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State to schools, hospitals and markets in canoes and boats, has been a daily struggle. But that agony may […]

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2027: Ex-minister Sambo endorses Tinubu for second term

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Former Minister of Transportation and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging Nigerians to be patient with the administration’s economic reforms. Sambo, who served as the Taraba State […]

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WARRI DELINEATION: Lawyer seeks probe, warns against political manipulation, violence

Lawyer and politician, Chief Robinson Ariyo, has urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate the Warri delineation exercise, saying there are allegations of financial inducement to favour some areas over others. Ariyo also called on the President to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to provide an independent written legal opinion on […]

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NIMC arrests illegal NIN operators, seizes enrolment equipment

By Emmanuel Elebeke The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has intensified its crackdown on illegal National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment, unauthorised data modification and extortion, following an enforcement operation that led to several arrests in Gwagwalada and other locations. The Commission disclosed this in a statement, saying its Inspectorate Compliance and Enforcement Unit (ICEU) carried […]

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AI not enemy of democracy — Amupitan

THE Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has defended the use of Artificial Intelligence in election management. According to him, the technology is not a threat to democracy, despite its potential misuse by malicious actors.Amupitan said AI could improve electoral administration through efficient voter registration, logistics planning, data analysis and the […]

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Nigeria needs leaders equipped for changing realities — Sam Adeyemi

By Ogochukwu Agha LAGOS—THE Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, yesterday, warned that Nigeria cannot afford leaders who learn on the job, lamenting that many occupying positions of authority have never received formal leadership training, despite the country’s mounting economic and social challenges. Adeyemi spoke in Lagos ahead of the 2026 edition […]

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