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…Nigerians in diaspora can now buy homes in Nigeria By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, has launched a new mortgage scheme in London for Nigerians living abroad who want to own homes in Nigeria. The product, known as the National Housing Fund, NHF, Diaspora Mortgage Loan, was unveiled at […]

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By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, JTF NW OPFY, have rescued 33 passengers reportedly abducted by terrorists in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The passengers were rescued following a swift response to credible information about the abduction of commuters, according to […]

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By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old man, Abba Ahmed, in connection with an alleged armed robbery during which a motorcycle was reportedly stolen from its owner at New Legislative Quarters, Jos. The suspect was arrested following an intelligence-led operation by detectives from the Nasarawa Gwom Police Division […]

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One of the protesters, Saliu Mohammed, claimed that suspected bandits recently abducted 15 residents of the community.

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…Nabs Italy-based businessman at Enugu airport with 98 cocaine wraps By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has foiled attempts by suspected drug trafficking syndicates to export 1.2 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in 25 phone chargers to Saudi Arabia through a courier company in Lagos. The agency also intercepted another […]

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By Dapo Akinrefon Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, on Sunday, described John Cardinal Onaiyekan as the “Desmond Tutu of Nigeria.” George, the Atona Oodua of Yorubaland, also urged Onaiyekan not to be distracted by criticisms from FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and some government officials over his comments […]

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Some of the world’s biggest churches are distinguished not only by their congregations but also by the enormous auditoriums built to accommodate thousands of worshippers in a single service.

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…Says stolen Osun PVCs cannot be used to vote By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their lists of candidates for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled for the February 2027 General Election. The Commission disclosed this in a […]

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As the governorship election in Osun State is set to hold this weekend, farmers under the aegis of All Farmers of Nigeria, AFAN, endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for re-election, describing him as farmer-friendly.

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