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HEDA, NIHSA LAUNCH NATIONWIDE PROGRAMME TO BOOST FLOOD PREPAREDNESS IN 2026
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) have announced a nationwide sensitisation programme on the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook. The initiative is designed to improve public understanding of flood risks and strengthen preparedness across vulnerable communities in Nigeria ahead of the rainy season. According to organisers,…
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KANO CENSORSHIP BOARD SUSPENDS TWO KANNYWOOD ACTORS OVER ALLEGED IMMORAL VIDEO
The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended two Kannywood actors from film production activities for one year over an alleged violation of censorship regulations. The affected actors have been identified as Amina Uba-Hassan and Adam Garba, according to a statement from the board’s spokesperson. The board said the suspension followed the release of a video…
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AGN REVALIDATES MEMBERSHIP, URGES ACTORS TO JOIN HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME
The FCT chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has carried out a membership verification and revalidation exercise as part of efforts to update and sanitise its membership database. The exercise, which took place at the guild’s national secretariat in Abuja, required physical attendance from actors across the Federal Capital Territory. According to AGN…
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MAKINDE CONFIRMS TEACHER’S DEATH, SIX ARRESTS IN OYO ABDUCTION CASE
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed the death of one of the teachers abducted in Ahoro-Esinle Community, while six suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. The governor said seven teachers were abducted during the attack and assured residents that efforts were ongoing to rescue the remaining victims safely. Makinde also expressed…
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ARMY AVIATION NOW PLAYING KEY ROLE IN OPERATIONS — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says Nigerian Army Aviation is playing an increasingly important role in ongoing military operations across different parts of the country. Speaking at the Chief of Army Staff First Bi-Annual Conference 2026 in Abuja, he said the use of air assets alongside ground troops has improved mobility, rapid…
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FRSC LAUNCHES ‘OPERATION GUDUMA’ TO TACKLE MIXED LOADING ON KADUNA-ABUJA HIGHWAY
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched “Operation Guduma,” a special enforcement exercise targeting mixed loading and other traffic violations on the Kaduna-Abuja Highway. The operation was carried out in the Kakau area of Kaduna State, where FRSC officials warned against transporting passengers alongside goods, animals or farm produce in trucks. According to the…
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DHQ SAYS AIRSTRIKES KILLED OVER 20 ISIS/ISWAP FIGHTERS IN BORNO
The Defence Headquarters says more than 20 ISIS/ISWAP fighters were killed during coordinated airstrikes in the Metele area of Borno State. According to the military, the operation was carried out with support from the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) after intelligence reports identified the movement and gathering of suspected terrorist elements in the area. The…
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OYO SCHOOL ABDUCTION: KIDNAPPED PRINCIPAL APPEARS IN VIDEO, PLEADS WITH TINUBU, MAKINDE, CAN FOR HELP
A disturbing video has emerged showing one of the abducted school administrators from the recent attack in Oyo State, appealing for urgent intervention and peaceful negotiation with her captors, even as authorities and residents confirm that 7 teachers and 39 pupils were taken in the incident. The video, obtained on Sunday, showed Mrs Alamu Folawe,…
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SOUTH AFRICA LEADS MEDAL TABLE AS NIGERIA HOLDS SECOND PLACE AT AFRICAN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP
South Africa is currently leading the medal table at the 2026 African Track Cycling Championships, while Nigeria holds second place in the standings. The Cycling Federation of Nigeria reports that a total of 103 medals have been won so far, including gold, silver and bronze across participating countries. South Africa leads with 19 gold medals,…
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APC ASPIRANT PETITIONS PARTY OVER ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES IN APAPA PRIMARY ELECTION
An APC House of Representatives aspirant for Apapa Federal Constituency, Dr Adesola Adedayo, has raised concerns over the conduct of the party’s primary election held on May 16. In a petition to the APC Electoral Appeals Committee, he alleged that several wards were affected by irregularities, including electoral fraud, violence, and alleged disenfranchisement of party…
