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Flood claims life of 7-Year boy in Niger

27 June 2025

The flood occurred after a heavy downpour that lasted two hours between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.Eyewitness in the area, attributed the flood to the diversion of drainage carrying a large volume of water by Arab Contractors, the firm handling the construction of a one-kilometre Man Musa Kodogi/Nasarafu bypass road. The source claimed that the […]

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“I will work against Tinubu’s re-election” – Audu

27 June 2025

The ex-aide, who recently resigned from his position in Tinubu’s administration, revealed that despite being a spokesperson to the President, he had no access to him for almost two years. Audu made this statement while he featured on National Television.The APC Rebirth Movement Convener blasted President Tinubu for granting access to an Afrobeats superstar, David […]

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Peace talks to resolve Rivers political crisis

27 June 2025

According to a post on social media by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the closed-door meeting was attended by suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, suspended Rivers Speaker Martins Amaewhule, and several other lawmakers embroiled in the dispute. The peace […]

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Abductors of Benue Links passengers demand N350m ransom

26 June 2025

The passengers were kidnapped earlier this month when gunmen suspected to be bandits ambushed the state-owned commercial vehicle and whisked the occupants into the bush at gunpoint. A relative of one of the kidnapped victims, Terna Agbecha, confirmed the development, stating that his cousin, Hembadoon Akume, is among those held captive. According to Agbecha, the […]

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FCTA workers begin three-day protest

26 June 2025

President of JUAC, Rifkatu Iortyer, in a statement titled “PROTEST!!! PROTEST!!! PROTEST!!!”, directed all members and affiliate unions across the FCTA to mobilise and gather at the Minister’s Main Gate in Area 11, Garki, by 7:00 am each day of the protest. According to her, “The protest is against the blatant refusal of the FCT […]

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“My family has done enough for Nigeria”– Made Kuti

26 June 2025

He explained that the activism and sacrifices of his family members, including his great-grandmother Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, grandfather Fela Kuti, his dad Femi Kuti, and his uncle Seun Kuti, have not yielded the expected results. He stated that he is more than happy to be the right side of history but stressed that he won’t […]

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Hijrah 1447: Adeleke declares Friday public holiday

26 June 2025

This was made known in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Regional Integration and Special Duties, Mudasiru Oyedeji. Adeleke urged Muslim faithful and others to use the Hijrah celebration to pray for peace, progress and development of the state. He said the celebration period was a time to pray for the overall […]

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NLC vows to shutdown FCT over council workers’ strike

26 June 2025

NLC Chairman, Stephen Knabayi, stated in an interview with newsmen that the territory will be shut down after President Bola Tinubu concludes the ongoing projects’ inauguration on July 3. According to the union, the move is to draw the attention of the FCT administration, especially, the Minister, Nyesom Wike to the ongoing strike. Meanwhile, primary […]

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Tinubu rejects NDLEA Amendment Bill

26 June 2025

It was reported that the bill proposes granting the NDLEA the authority to retain a portion of the proceeds derived from drug-related crimes, contrary to the current legal framework. This communication was conveyed to the House of Representatives during the plenary session by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas. President Tinubu, who cited Section […]

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Police officer dies in Anambra

26 June 2025

The incident sent panic to residents in the area and shop owners along the road as the shootings happened “suddenly and in a chaotic manner”. The deceased, said to be an inspector, was part of a patrol team conducting routine checks along the road when they intercepted a Toyota Sienna vehicle said to be driving […]

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