Category: News
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TRADITIONAL HONOUR: TINUBU, ONYEJEOCHA BAG CHIEFTAINCY TITLES IN ABIA
Tinubu and Onyejeocha receive royal recognition as 2027 moves quietly into focus. Traditional rulers in Umunneochi, Abia State, have conferred the title “Ike Oha 1” (Strength of the People) on Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing his support and appointment of their daughter, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, into his cabinet. The honour came during a civic reception in Isuochi,…
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16 MONTHS IN DARKNESS: KADUNA COMMUNITY CRIES OUT OVER POWER OUTAGE
Residents of Bogodo and Janruwa in Chikun LGA, Kaduna, say they’ve been living without electricity for 16 months, blaming faulty transformers and delayed response from authorities. With a population of about 4,000, locals say the prolonged blackout has crippled small businesses, from barbing salons to drink shops, and slashed daily incomes. “We’ve tried fixing the…
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PVC PUSH: SOUTHERN KADUNA DECLARES ‘REGISTRATION EMERGENCY’ AHEAD OF 2027
Stakeholders under the Forum of Southern Kaduna CDAs have declared a “state of emergency” on voter registration, warning that low turnout in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) could weaken the zone’s political influence. Chairman, Dr Samuel Achie, raised the concern at a major meeting in Kachia, urging leaders across 54 ethnic groups to ramp…
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COCOA BOOM: OSUN PLANTS 400,000 SEEDLINGS IN 3 YEARS
Governor Ademola Adeleke says Osun has planted 400,000 cocoa seedlings since 2023, distributing them to farmers at subsidised rates as part of a broader plan to reclaim its spot among Nigeria’s top cocoa producers. But it’s not just cocoa—80,000 cashew and 60,000 oil palm seedlings have also gone into the ground, signaling a strong diversification…
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REGISTER NOW OR MISS OUT—FARMERS URGED AHEAD OF PLANTING SEASON
The Young Farmers’ Association is urging farmers in Enugu to register with the state Ministry of Agriculture to access subsidised inputs for the 2026 planting season. According to Chairman Kenneth Eze, registered farmers stand to benefit from fertilisers, seedlings, and even tractors—support that could boost productivity. With rains already setting in, farmers are also encouraged…
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LAGOS SANITATION RETURNS—BUT MANY STAY INDOORS
The reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation in Lagos saw mixed compliance, as residents obeyed movement restrictions but showed low turnout for actual cleanup. Across areas like Iyana-Ipaja and Alimosho, businesses closed and roads emptied—including the usually busy Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway—but many residents simply stayed indoors instead of cleaning. While a few cleared gutters and surroundings, others waited…
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STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR RETURN OF COVID-19 SAFETY RULES AS COMPLACENCY GROWS
Health stakeholders are urging Nigerians to revive COVID-19 safety practices in schools, workplaces, and public spaces amid signs of growing complacency and rising concern over new infections. The call follows a reported case confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in Cross River State, sparking fears of a possible resurgence. Across many…
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CURFEW IMPOSED IN RIVERS COMMUNITY AFTER VIGILANTE MEMBER’S DEATH
Tension rises in Ikuru Town as authorities move to restore calm after a deadly clash. The Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area, Lucky Otuo, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Ikuru Town, Rivers State, following the alleged killing of a vigilance group member. He also banned all local vigilance groups in the area, saying the…
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OLUOKUN DECLARES FOR LAGOS ASSEMBLY SEAT, PROMISES GRASSROOTS FOCUS
A media expert joins the political race in Agege, with promises of youth, women empowerment and better community development. Azizat Oluokun has declared her bid for the Agege Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly under the APC. She made the announcement in Agege, pledging to focus on education, youth empowerment, women…
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UN SOUNDS ALARM ON MEXICO: PROTECT JOURNALISTS, END DISAPPEARANCES
The United Nations is calling out Mexico over rising threats to journalists and a deepening disappearance crisis. UN human rights chief Volker Türk says violence—driven by organised crime, arms flow, and corruption—continues to endanger reporters and human rights defenders, especially those exposing sensitive issues. He’s urging authorities to end impunity, strengthen investigations, and protect those…
