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Communities in Northern Cross River State have been rocked by incidents of arson, as youths hunting rats, snakes, and rabbits reportedly set several yam barns on fire while igniting bushes to flush out their prey.
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By Steve Oko The Ndigbo Worldwide Union has called for the restoration of regional police in Nigeria, describing proposals for state policing as a potential “distraction” vulnerable to misuse by governors. In a statement signed by its President, Mazi Ben Nwankwo, and Secretary, Chief Charles Edemuzo, the union argued that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity requires a […]
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Two prominent People’s Democratic Party (PDP) figures, Prince Adelaja Adeoye in Lagos State and Otunba Segun Showunmi in Ogun State, have declared their intentions to contest the 2027 gubernatorial elections, challenging the entrenched dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-West.
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The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has issued a 20-year electricity distribution licence to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited to distribute power to customers across Enugu State.
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The wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo, has expressed concern over the low participation of women in politics, urging them to take a more active role in decision-making and leadership.
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The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned the reported arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique without formal charges, describing the development as disturbing and unacceptable.
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A presidential hopeful of the African Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has donated a total of ₦60 million to two Nigerian universities as part of efforts to support educational development and youth empowerment.
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Organised labour has expressed concern over the worsening conditions facing women across Africa, warning that rising inflation, violent conflicts and persistent gender inequality continue to place them under severe pressure.
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Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled cattle rustling attempt and killed two terrorists in Abuja Community, Agatu Local Government Are of Benue. Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters, OPWS, stated this in a statement on Sunday in Makurdi. Zubairu disclosed that troops of the Chief of Army […]
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Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has pledged his unflinching support to the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) of the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. Obasa pledged his support while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of his visit to the first lady at the Presidential Villa in […]
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