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By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Rehabilitated mentally ill persons at the Anambra Rehabilitation Home, Nteje, in Oyi Local Government Area, have been empowered by the wife of the state governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo. The beneficiaries, who were certified medically fit to return home, underwent training in various skills to prepare them for meaningful and productive […]

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The OK Movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso has urged President Bola Tinubu to tell Nigerians why he decided to avoid the United Nations

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Mexico said Monday it is banning cell phones in elementary and secondary schools, joining countries around the world in trying to help kids focus on learning, rather than be glued to social media. Under a rule taking effect in November, students will be barred from using mobile phones in class or during recess, except in […]

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, on Monday, arrested two female suspects (names withheld) between the ages of 48 and 50, over alleged production of fake fruit juice known as ‘Barkas Juice.’

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The Benue State Executive Council has suspended the Chairman and Executive Secretary of the Benue State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for three months over allegations bordering on the misuse of Hajj slots and mismanagement of funds.

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Abdullahi questioned the constitutional basis for Akume’s role in the absence of both the President and Vice President.

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Director General of the All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, on Monday led a delegation to meet Muslim clerics across the North as part of consultations with faith-based stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has received a comprehensive brief on Nigeria’s participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York, United States.

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The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has activated its zonal directorates and operations offices across 15 states following a high-risk flood alert issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA.

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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Presidential candidate, Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has predicted a landslide victory for the party in the 2027 general elections.

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