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Ogun APC Councilorship Candidate, Adeleke, Assassinated in Broad Daylight
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Police Kill 3 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover arms in Delta Operation
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National Librarian Urges Schools to Prioritise Indigenous Languages
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FG Issues Subsidy for Kano Electricity Customers
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Ogun Governor Enforces Price Control, Suspends Levies
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Super Eagles Safely Back in Nigeria After 15-Hour Ordeal in Libya
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“We Will Not Play This Game,” Says Ekong as Nigerian Team Stranded for 12 Hours in Libya
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October, 2024
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15 October
I Won’t Establish Church After Winners Retirement – Bishop Aremu
By Odekola Deborah Bishop Thomas Aremu, Vice President of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel), has made it clear that he has no intention of starting his own church after retirement. Instead, he plans to stay with the ministry that has profoundly influenced his life for over 40 years. …
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15 October
French Language important to Nigeria, Says UI Vice-Chancellor
By Deborah Odekola The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, has emphasized the vital role of bilingualism, particularly in French, for enhancing job prospects, research development, and collaborative efforts. In a statement by the institutions Directorate of Communication, the VC stated this while speaking during a …
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15 October
UI Advocates Staff Training in Firms for Efficiency
The University of Ibadan is emphasizing the importance of staff training for organizational efficiency, as highlighted by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Professor Peter O. Olapegba. He stressed that the quality of an organisation is directly tied to the expertise of its staff, which is why the university is committed to …
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14 October
National Grid Collapses again
By Olakunle Oyedunmola | The national grid has collapsed once again, marking the sixth grid failure in Nigeria this year, National Telescope has learned. This ongoing challenge has sparked outrage and concern among Nigerians, who rely heavily on the national grid for electricity supply. The collapse, which occurred at 18:48 …
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14 October
Gov Yusuf Named NUJ Grandpatron, Lauded for Transforming Health, Education Sectors
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been recognised for his significant contributions to health and education as he was conferred with the title of Grand Patron of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The honour was bestowed by the National President of the NUJ, Comrade Chris Isiguzo, during …
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14 October
Super Eagles Safely Back in Nigeria After 15-Hour Ordeal in Libya
The Nigerian Super Eagles have returned to Nigeria after being stranded for over 15 hours at Al-Abraq Airport in Libya, following their African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers match against the Mediterranean Knights. The team landed safely in Kano, where they expressed relief and frustration after enduring what they described …
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14 October
Petroleum Ministry, FRSC Strengthen Partnership for Safer Roads
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has emphasised his commitment to improving road safety, particularly in the transportation of petroleum products, through a partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Speaking during a courtesy visit by the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, Lokpobiri expressed his …
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14 October
Abure’s leadership not legitimate, says Kenneth Okonkwo
Nigerian actor and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will select the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in 2027 if Julius Abure remains as National Chairman. Okonkwo, who served as LP’s presidential campaign spokesperson in the 2023 elections, stated on Arise Television’s “Prime Time” programme …
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14 October
Oyo emerges NBS most employment friendly state – NBS
The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has announced Oyo State as the most employment friendly State in the Southern part of Nigeria. In a statement made by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, NBS, a Federal Government Agency made this declaration in the latest employment statistics published …
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14 October
Gunmen Shoot 22-Year-Old in Delta
By Chuks Peter, DELTA A 22-year-old man, Goodluck Joe, was shot and seriously injured by suspected armed robbers on Friday night in Mosogar Community, Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred around 9:37 pm along Otubu Church road as the victim was on his way home. According …
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14 October
Samson Dauda Becomes the First Nigerian to Win the Mr. Olympia Title
Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda has made history as the first Nigerian to win the prestigious Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition. Dauda, who now resides in the United Kingdom, clinched the 2024 title over the weekend at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Nevada, USA. This remarkable achievement places Dauda at the top of the …
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14 October
Ondo: PVC Collection Begins Thursday – INEC
As the Ondo State governorship election approaches, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for registered voters will begin on Thursday, October 17, 2024. In a statement issued on Monday, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, …
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14 October
Six Dead, Five Injured in Multiple Crashes in Ibadan
Tragedy struck in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday morning when six people lost their lives and five others sustained injuries in a multiple road accident at Oke Eleshin, Amuloko on Akanran Road, Ona Ara Local Government Area. The horrific accident involved a trailer carrying tiles and a truck loaded …
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14 October
Wike, Fubara feud ‘beyond reconciliation’ says Fayose
Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has stated that the rift between Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State, has escalated to a point where reconciliation is no longer possible. Wike and Fubara have been locked in a fierce struggle …
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14 October
How Kidnappers Killed Delta DPO During Operation
A fresh wave of insecurity hit Delta State as the newly appointed Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agbarho Division, CSP Jega, was killed by suspected kidnappers during a rescue mission. The tragic incident happened around 1 am on Monday, barely two days after CSP Jega resumed duty at the Agbarho Divisional …
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14 October
N /Delta Activist Urges Tinubu to Safeguard Nigeria’s Judiciary
….Says Judges Use Technicalities to Politically Influence Cases -Sheriff Mulade By Chuks Peter, DELTA A Niger Delta activist and human rights advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take urgent steps to protect the independence and integrity of Nigeria’s judiciary. According to Mulade, the judiciary …
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14 October
Libya Denies Sabotage, Blames Logistics for Super Eagles’ Airport Delay
By Alimi Micheal, KWARA| The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has responded to the controversy surrounding the Nigerian Super Eagles’ delay at Al Abraq International Airport, attributing the incident to routine logistical and air traffic challenges rather than any form of sabotage. In a statement released on Monday via X, the LFF clarified …
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14 October
“We Will Not Play This Game,” Says Ekong as Nigerian Team Stranded for 12 Hours in Libya
By Alimi Micheal, KWARA| Nigeria’s Super Eagles have announced they will boycott their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, originally scheduled for Tuesday, after being stranded at a Libyan airport for over 12 hours. The team, along with their officials, flew out of Nigeria on Sunday night but found …
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13 October
Kwara Police, Stakeholders Collaborate to Boost Security
By Olakunle Oyedunmola | Kwara state commissioner of police (CP) Victor Olaiya, psc(+), and other stakeholders in the state held a high-level security meeting on October 11, 2024, in a bid to strengthen security in Kwara State. The meeting, which took place at the Police Officers Mess in GRA, Ilorin, …
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13 October
Buhari Mourns With Mele Kyari Over Daughter’s Untimely Death
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has conveyed his deep sorrow over the death of Fatima Kyari, the 25-year-old daughter of Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a heartfelt condolence message, Buhari expressed his shock and profound sadness at the young …
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13 October
Ogun APC Councilorship Candidate, Adeleke, Assassinated in Broad Daylight
Adeyinka Adeleke, a councilorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, was brutally murdered on Saturday afternoon in the Jide Jones area of Abeokuta South Local Government. Adeleke, who was contesting for the position of councilor in Ward 15 ahead of the November 16 local government elections, …
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13 October
Isaac Fayose Declares self PDP National Chairman, Suspends Atiku, Wike, others
The ongoing crisis within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) took an unexpected turn when Isaac Fayose, the brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, declared himself the new National Chairman of the party. In a surprising announcement, Isaac Fayose declared the suspension of prominent party figures from both major …
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12 October
Defected Lawmakers’ Seats Remain Vacant – Rivers Govt
By Paulinus Nta, A’IBOM The Rivers State Government has clarified that the recent Court of Appeal judgment in Abuja did not reinstate the Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the State House of Assembly, dismissing claims that they remain members of the Assembly. In a statement issued on Thursday by the State …
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12 October
Court Voids Rivers’ 2024 Budget, Affirms Wike’s Lawmakers, Speaker
By Paulinus Nta, A’IBOM A three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of FCT minister Nyesom Wike-backed state lawmakers on Thursday. The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday affirmed a lower court’s decision nullifying the Rivers State’s 2024 budget signed into law and being operated by …
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12 October
AFCON Qualifiers: Dele-Bashiru’s Late Goal Secures Nigeria’s Victory Over Libya
By Alimi Micheal, KWARA| The Super Eagles of Nigeria clinched a crucial 1-0 win against Libya in the AFCON 2025 qualifier, thanks to a late strike by substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. The dramatic game, held on Friday evening in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, saw Nigeria struggling to break …
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12 October
Tinubu Departs UK for Paris, France
President Bola Tinubu has left the United Kingdom for Paris, France, where he is expected to attend an “important engagement.” This was confirmed by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Political and Other Matters, Ibrahim Masari, on his official X handle, @KabirIbrah64, on Friday. Masari posted, “Today, I had the honor of …
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12 October
FCT CP Visits Bwari Communities, Pledges Improved Security
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Tunji Disu, has assured residents of volatile communities within the Bwari Area Council of heightened security efforts. This assurance came during his visit to various communities in the Ushafa area of the FCT, which has recently become notorious for …
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12 October
Zamfara’s safety lies in God’s hands, says Governor Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has emphasized that despite his administration’s continued efforts to combat the insecurity plaguing the state, the ultimate fate of its people rests in God’s hands. Lawal made this remark following his meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “We are doing the …
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12 October
Make Agricultural Studies Mandatory in Schools, Senate Tells FG
By Alimi Micheal, KWARA| The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Saliu Mustapha, has called on the Federal Government to make agricultural education compulsory in secondary schools across Nigeria. Speaking at a public lecture organized by the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development at the University …
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7 October
Akpabio Expresses Outrage as PDP Sweeps A’Ibom LG Elections
By Paulinus Nta A’IBOM Amid opposition protests, particularly from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured a dominant victory in the Akwa Ibom State local government elections, winning 30 of the 31 councils. The results were declared by the Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral …
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