Category: News
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ABIA PWDs EMPOWERED TO FIGHT FOR PIA RIGHTS
Umuahia — Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Abia have praised the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) for a hands-on training that equips them to push for inclusion in Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) benefits. Participants described the workshop as “timely and impactful,” saying it gave them the knowledge and confidence to demand their rights—peacefully and…
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WATER AT LAST: SFH BOREHOLE ENDS YEARS OF SCARCITY IN EDO COMMUNITY
Ekpoma — Relief has come to Ikekogbe community in Edo as Society for Family Health (SFH) commissioned a motorised borehole, ending years of water scarcity and health risks. The project, funded by Procter & Gamble under the WASH for Healthy Lives initiative, is expected to curb diseases like cholera and typhoid linked to contaminated water.…
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DON’T LET JUSTICE DIE: FALANA URGES MEDIA TO REOPEN ‘FORGOTTEN’ MURDER CASES
DON’T LET JUSTICE DIE: FALANA URGES MEDIA TO REOPEN ‘FORGOTTEN’ MURDER CASES Lagos — Human rights lawyer Femi Falana is calling on journalists to push for the reopening of unresolved murder cases across Nigeria, warning that many victims have been “abandoned without justice.” Speaking at an event organised by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP),…
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NOLLYWOOD STARS LAATEEF ADEDIMEJI, MO BIMPE WELCOME TRIPLETS
After years of online pressure and rumours, Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe are celebrating a “triple blessing” that has taken Nollywood by storm. Lagos, May 1, 2026 — Nollywood couple Lateef Adedimeji and Adebimpe Oyebade (Mo Bimpe) have welcomed triplet boys, sharing the joyful news with fans on social media. In an emotional post, Adedimeji…
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HI-TECH POLICING NABS CAR THIEVES IN ILORIN
Ilorin, April 30, 2026 — The Kwara State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Matrix using advanced tracking and remote immobilisation technology. The car was stolen at Mandate Market but quickly traced after officers activated its digital tracking system. The signal led police to the Jebba Expressway, where the vehicle was found abandoned. Suspects…
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PRP WELCOMES BABA-AHMED, HAILS “NEW DAWN” FOR PARTY
The Peoples Redemption Party is rolling out the red carpet for a big political heavyweight—and calling it a fresh start for Nigeria’s future. Abuja, April 30, 2026 — The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has officially welcomed former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, into its ranks. In a statement, the party described his defection as…
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YOBE APC BACKS BABA WALI FOR 2027 GOVERNORSHIP
Damaturu, April 30, 2026 — The Yobe APC Critical Stakeholders’ Forum has endorsed Alhaji Baba Wali as its preferred governorship candidate for 2027. The endorsement came after a meeting in Abuja led by Governor Mai Mala Buni and Sen. Ibrahim Geidam, Minister of Police Affairs. Stakeholders described Wali, a former SSG, as experienced, steady, and…
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TIMI TO BOMADI/PATANI: DROP PERSONAL LOYALTY, VOTE PERFORMANCE IN 2027
Abuja, April 30, 2026 — Dr Tonye Timi of the South/South Development Commission (SSDC) has advised stakeholders in Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency to prioritise performance over personal loyalty ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking in Abuja, Timi said true democracy thrives on accountability, not familiarity, stressing that representation must be judged by results, not tenure or…
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IAEA: 2015 IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL CANNOT SUPPORT NEW AGREEMENT
New York, April 30, 2026 — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, is no longer a valid foundation for any new agreement with Tehran. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said Iran’s nuclear programme has evolved too much since the deal was signed, stressing that “we need…
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UN CHIEF: BUILD STRONGER CITIES TO SAVE LIVES FROM EARTHQUAKES
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for urgent global investment in disaster resilience as a way to honour victims of earthquakes. Marking the International Day in Memory of Earthquake Victims, Guterres stressed that while earthquakes strike without warning, their impact can be reduced with the right planning and preparation. He highlighted measures like stronger building…
