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By Idris Salisu, Gusau Nine members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC, citing what they described as a lack of concern for the welfare of the people and disagreements over insecurity in the state. One of the lawmakers, Aliyu Ango Kagara, who represents Talata-Mafara South, said their […]

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By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate and safe rescue of about 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, reportedly abducted while travelling to their orientation camp. Obi, in a post on his official social media page on […]

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Umahi argued that flooding had occurred in communities along the highway corridor before construction began, insisting that the project was not the cause of the problem.

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By Hadiza Yusuf The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul Aziz Yari Abubakar, has urged northerners not to use the region’s population to challenge the informal power-rotation arrangement in the country.He said the North should respect the political understanding that led to the emergence of President Bola Tinubu from […]

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By Dennis Agbo Former Enugu State House of Assembly member and former South-East spokesman for the Bola Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council, Denge Josef Umunnakwe Onoh, has urged political actors in the South-East to refrain from what he described as personal attacks and insults against former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Onoh, […]

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By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Following recent cult-related killings in Osogbo, Osun State capital, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, has deployed the command’s tactical teams to the metropolis to restore normalcy. The deployment followed a series of shootings allegedly linked to rival cult groups in different parts of the city. The Police Public Relations Officer, […]

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…Sowore seeks peace, progress as Nigeria marks 66th Independence By Olayinka Latona LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, have urged Nigerians to embrace patriotism, responsible leadership and genuine service to God and humanity as the country marks its […]

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African countries are surrounded by the Atlantic and Indian oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea, giving dozens of countries access to major maritime routes.

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