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FCT RESIDENTS CALL FOR REINTRODUCTION OF PERIODIC SANITATION EXERCISE TO BOOST CLEANLINESS AND HEALTH
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory are urging the government to bring back the monthly sanitation exercise to tackle environmental pollution and hygiene challenges. They believe regular community cleaning would improve public health, reduce diseases, and foster shared responsibility for a cleaner environment. While some warn of potential participation issues and disruptions, community leaders stress…
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OSUN GOVT DECLARES WEDNESDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR ISESE FESTIVAL
The Osun Government has declared Wednesday a public holiday for the annual Isese traditional festival, allowing worshippers of Yoruba traditional religion to celebrate fully. Commissioner Abdulrasheed Aderibigbe said the day honors the state’s rich cultural heritage and promotes unity. Governor Ademola Adeleke extended warm wishes to festival participants, urging respect and lawfulness during the celebrations.…
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GRIDLOCK EASES ON ABUJA-LOKOJA HIGHWAY AS FRSC OPENS SECOND LANE
The long-lasting traffic jam on the Abuja-Lokoja highway has eased with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) opening a second lane for smoother flow. The move, supported by fast-tracked construction and collaboration with contractors, has cut down the gridlock that lasted since Sunday. FRSC Sector Commander Kumar Tsukwam urged motorists to stay disciplined and patient…
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WORKS MINISTER UMAHI ORDERS DETAILED DOCUMENTATION FOR LAGOS-CALABAR HIGHWAY
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has instructed project managers and engineers to keep meticulous records for the Lagos-Calabar Highway before September ends, ensuring all construction levels are documented and shared with oversight agencies for transparency. Umahi emphasised weekly media visits to showcase progress, praising Hitech Construction for their dedication and heavy-duty work on deep soil…
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PDP SOKOTO MOURNS BOAT ACCIDENT VICTIMS, CALLS FOR URGENT RESCUE AND SAFETY MEASURES
The PDP Sokoto chapter condoled with families affected by the recent boat accident on Kojiyo River that claimed lives and left many missing. The party urges intensified rescue efforts and urgent support for victims’ families, pledging to work with agencies for necessary assistance. PDP also calls on the government to enhance safety on waterways to…
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ABUJA BOOKSELLERS INNOVATE TO THRIVE AMID DIGITAL READING BOOM
Bookshop owners in Abuja are adapting creatively to the rise of e-books and digital libraries reshaping how people read. While online access offers millions of titles instantly, traditional bookstores are reinventing themselves as community hubs with poetry nights, writing workshops, and virtual browsing platforms. Owners like Aisha Bagu and Chinedu Paul see print and digital…
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IRAN CARRIES OUT RARE PUBLIC EXECUTION FOR MURDER IN FARS PROVINCE
Iran has publicly hanged a man convicted of murdering a woman and her three children during a robbery in southern Fars province, Iranian media reported. His wife, also sentenced to death, is expected to be executed inside prison. Public executions are uncommon in Iran but human rights groups condemn the country’s frequent use of capital…
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GERMAN FIREFIGHTERS JOIN EFFORTS TO TACKLE SPAIN’S WORST WILDFIRES IN DECADES
Germany has deployed 67 firefighters and 23 vehicles to northern Spain to help fight the country’s most severe wildfires in decades. The team arrived in San Sebastián before heading to the Extremadura region, where around 15,000 hectares have already been destroyed. Spain and neighboring Portugal are battling multiple major fires, with reinforcements arriving from several…
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KADUNA POLICE ARREST 13 SUSPECTED CATTLE RUSTLERS, RECOVER 27 CATTLE
Kaduna State Police have arrested 13 suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 27 rustled cattle following a successful operation on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. Acting on credible intelligence, officers intercepted three vehicles carrying the stolen cattle. One suspect confessed to receiving rustled cows from notorious bandits terrorising the area. Investigations continue as police intensify efforts to dismantle…
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US MISSION REQUIRES FULL SOCIAL MEDIA HISTORY IN VISA APPLICATIONS
The United States Mission in Nigeria now demands visa applicants disclose all social media usernames and handles used in the past five years on the DS-160 form. Failure to comply or providing false information could lead to visa denial and impact future travel eligibility. This move is part of the US’s enhanced screening process to…
