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Suspected kidnappers, drug peddlers arrested in Edo by Joint Security Forces

By Ozioruva Aliu A joint security operation in Edo forests consisting of troops by the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Edo State Security Corps have resulted in the arrest of eight suspects and arms recovered. A statement yesterday by the Assistant Director Army […]

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Southern Governors’ Forum calls for prosecution of perpetrators of Kwara massacre

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the government and people of Kwara State over the deadly terrorist attacks that claimed at least 162 lives in the villages of Woro and Nuku. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday, […]

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Snake Bite: We couldn’t save Nwangene due to over two hours gap — FMC Jabi CMD

By Henry Umoru Chief Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Professor Saad Ahmed has told the Senate that the hospital could not save the Abuja-based singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah, had died after suffering a snake bite at her residence due to her late arrival for urgent medication. This is coming roughly […]

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A call to protect the Ballot: SDP urges Nigeria to choose transparency over regression

As the nation looks ahead to future elections, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has raised a strong and urgent voice in defense of transparency, accountability, and the collective will of the Nigerian people. In a press statement issued by Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, it’s National Publicity Secretary, the SDP expressed deep concern over what it described […]

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Customs FOU hit smugglers, seizes N3.3bn goods, drugs, eight arrested

By Godwin Oritse & Cynthia Alo The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service has intensified its anti-smuggling campaign, recording seizures with a duty paid value exceeding ¦ 3.3 billion after intercepting 144 smuggling operations across its jurisdiction. The seizures, which cut across rice, petroleum products, vehicles, illicit drugs, used clothing, […]

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2027: Electoral Act row escalates as Falana, Utomi, Bugaje kick against rejection of e-transmission of results

“This is not lawmaking, it is deliberate democratic sabotage against the aspiration of the people of our country, as mandatory electronic transmission of results is not controversial. It is a minimum safeguard against result tampering, ballot rewriting, and post-election fraud. Any legislature that blocks it is openly defending a system that thrives on electoral corruption, stolen mandates and manufactured elections.”

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Education is a tool against slavery, poverty – Gov Adeleke

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has described education as an essential tool to empower people against slavery and brute force. He stated this on Thursday while speaking as the at the inauguration of Minaret University, Ikirun and the investiture of the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Abdullah Abdur-Rahman. Adeleke said […]

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Osun LG crisis: Declare state of emergency to curb chaos – CSOs tell Tinubu

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo A Coalition of civil societies, CSO, in Osun State on Saturday, called on President Bola Tinubu to declare state of emergency in the State to avert chaos over the ongoing Local Government imbroglio. The coalitions; which include Centre for Justice Initiatives, CJI, Community Advocacy Initiative for Local Government Development, ILGD and […]

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Strong civil service critical to effective governance – Adeleke

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the strengthening of the civil service across the South-West as a critical pathway to sustainable development, effective governance, and regional progress. Adeleke, who was represented by the Sectary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye made the call on Saturday in Osogbo while delivering […]

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