El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
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‘88,000 practice open defecation; epidemic looms’ – Cross River LG raises alarm
‘Yala was one of the first local government in the country to attain open defecation free status since 2018. But things have gone backward’
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‘They vowed to shoot remaining Africans’ — Nigerians recount ordeal in South Africa
A group of Nigerian returnees from South Africa have recounted harrowing experiences of alleged xenophobia, extortion, discrimination and intimidation, urging fellow Nigerians still residing in the country to consider returning home.
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2027: New NDC media director pledges information-driven campaign for Obi/Kwankwaso
Agada expressed profound gratitude to the National Leader of the NDC, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, for the confidence reposed in him to lead the party’s digital communications machinery.
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Benue pensioners threaten to occupy govt house over unpaid gratuities, arrears
Hundreds of aggrieved pensioners under the aegis of the Concerned Pensioners Association of Benue State on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest in Makurdi, threatening to occupy the Benue State Government House if their longstanding grievances over unpaid gratuities, pension arrears and pension harmonisation are not addressed.
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Breaking: Reps pass state police bill as constitution amendment gains momentum
The bill stipulates that no state police formation shall commence operations unless it is established by a law enacted by the relevant State House of Assembly and certified as complying with national minimum standards prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly.
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FIFA ranking: Argentina retain top spot as Nigeria hold 26th position
Argentina holds the top spot in the latest FIFA Ranking, with Nigeria maintaining 26th position. Discover the full top 10 and Super Eagles’ performance.
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N210tn probe: Senate disowns ex-NNPC boss Kyari arrest warrant, rebukes Oshiomhole
The Nigerian Senate distances itself from comments by Senator Oshiomhole and disowns the reported arrest warrant for ex-NNPCL boss Mele Kyari amidst a N210
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Police arrest four fraudsters with fake 1,600 Dollar bills in Delta
Delta State Police have arrested four fraudsters with 1,600 fake dollar bills and military camouflage. Investigation is ongoing to dismantle the syndicate.
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Corruption in electoral system undermining public trust -Akume
SGF George Akume expresses concern that allegations of electoral corruption are eroding public trust in Nigeria’s democratic process.
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