Category: News
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NIGER AT 50: TIME TO BUILD STRONGER, GROW TOGETHER — IDRIS
A golden jubilee, the Information Minister says, is not just for reflection but a call to action. As Niger State marks its 50th anniversary, Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has described the milestone as a defining moment to strengthen institutions, deepen unity and pursue inclusive, sustainable growth. In a statement from Abuja,…
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NAPTIP SAVES 147 TRAFFICKING VICTIMS, JAILS NIGERIEN IN JIGAWA
Behind the numbers are lives rescued, families reunited—and a major trafficking route disrupted. The Jigawa State Command of NAPTIP rescued 147 victims of human trafficking in 2025, reunited them with their families, and secured the conviction of a 30-year-old Nigerien trafficker. NAPTIP Commander Abdulkadir Turajo said the victims received counselling before being reintegrated, while the…
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KANO’S AUDU BAKO ZOO SET FOR MAJOR REVAMP
From declining visits to a must-see attraction—Kano plans to turn its historic zoo into a model wildlife park. The Audu Bako Zoological Garden in Kano is set for a comprehensive, multi-phase transformation as the state moves to reposition it as a modern wildlife park and tourism hub. The newly appointed Managing Director of the Kano…
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TRAGIC RESCUE: MAN DIES TRYING TO SAVE GOAT FROM WELL
A late-night emergency in Oyo ends in heartbreak as firemen recover a lifeless body. Firefighters in Oyo State have recovered the body of a 45-year-old man who died after entering a deep well in the Mokola area of Saki community while trying to rescue his trapped goat. The Oyo State Fire Services Agency said it…
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UK BOARDING SCHOOLS BRING GLOBAL CLASSROOM TO ABUJA, LAGOS
Thinking of a British boarding education? Top UK schools are coming to Nigeria to meet families face-to-face. Leading UK boarding schools are set to meet Nigerian parents and students this March as part of UK Boarding Schools Week 2026, with exhibitions in Abuja and Lagos. Organised by Mark Brooks Education, the events will give families…
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SNAKEBITE SCARE: FCTA SAYS ANTIVENOM READY IN ITS HOSPITALS
After Ifunanya’s tragic death, Abuja authorities move to calm fears and explain what’s in place for snakebite emergencies. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured residents that its hospitals are well-stocked with anti-snake venom (ASV) and equipped to handle snakebite emergencies. The assurance follows the death of popular TikTok singer Ifunanya Nwangene (Nanya), who…
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2027: MAKINDE DRAWS THE LINE—PDP WON’T PLAY STOOGE
After lessons from 2023, Oyo governor says no more backroom deals that weaken the PDP. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has made it clear: the PDP will not be held down to help another party win power in 2027. Speaking at the inauguration of a newly built PDP Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Makinde admitted he…
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IMO POLICE CRACK DOWN: 25 SUSPECTS, GUNS, DRUGS SEIZED
A major security sweep in January has landed armed robbery, terrorism and kidnapping suspects in police custody. The Imo State Police Command says it has recorded a major breakthrough after detaining 25 suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, terrorism, cultism and drug peddling across the state. Police spokesperson DSP Henry Okoye said the arrests followed…
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RICE IMPORTS RISE, BUT EXPERTS TELL FARMERS: DON’T QUIT YET
With thousands of farmers facing losses, agriculture experts say the answer isn’t abandoning rice—but fixing what’s broken in the system. Agriculture experts have urged Nigerian rice farmers to keep cultivating despite the recent spike in rice imports, warning that mass exit from production could hurt food security in the long run. Their advice follows a…
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EX-AGF MALAMI, SON FACE TERRORISM FINANCING, GUN CHARGES
A dramatic courtroom moment in Abuja as a former justice minister and his son plead not guilty to serious security-related allegations. Former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulaziz, have been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms. Prosecutors told the court…
