Category: News
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₦472K BOOST: 100 ABIA YOUTHS, WOMEN GET AGRIBUSINESS START-UP CASH
The LIFE-ND has kicked off cash disbursement to agribusiness trainees in Abia State, with 100 beneficiaries receiving ₦472,000 each as start-up capital. The beneficiaries, drawn from a larger pool of 276, got their cheques in Umuahia after completing hands-on training in processing and marketing at incubation centres. State Project Coordinator Uchenna Onyeizu said more beneficiaries…
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UZODIMMA SOUNDS ALARM ON CANCER: “ACT EARLY, SAVE LIVES”
Nearly 120,000 new cases yearly—Nigeria’s cancer burden is rising, and experts say awareness could be the lifesaver. Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC), Chioma Uzodimma, is calling for stronger awareness, early detection, and collective action to tackle the growing cancer crisis in Nigeria. Speaking at a cancer awareness programme at the University of Abuja…
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CROSS RIVER POLICE: 412 CASES TO COURT, THEFT TOPS CRIME CHART
The Cross River State Police Command says it prosecuted 412 cases between January and December 2025, securing 31 convictions and closing 26 cases. Speaking in Calabar, police spokesperson Sunday Eitokpah revealed that the command recorded 1,142 cases and made 1,390 arrests within the period. Theft and stealing topped the list with 444 cases and 493…
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LAGOS POLICE NAB 4 OVER FAKE PETROL DEAL IN SATELLITE TOWN
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects over an alleged petroleum fraud scheme in Satellite Town, Lagos. The suspects, aged between 33 and 43, were picked up on April 14 after reportedly attempting to secure Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at suspiciously low prices using false pretences. Police sources say the product belonged to…
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RIVERS POLICE SHAKE-UP: TACTICAL TEAMS SCRAPPED, NEW UNIT TAKES OVER
The Nigeria Police Force in Rivers State has dissolved its tactical teams, rolling out a new structure aimed at boosting efficiency and professionalism. Announcing the move in Port Harcourt, police spokesperson Blessing Agabe said the decision follows a directive from Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu. The disbanded units have now been merged into a newly…
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MIDNIGHT ABDUCTION IN KWARA: POLICE RESCUE MONARCH’S BROTHER, NAB 42 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL MINERS
The Kwara State Police Command has rescued the brother of a traditional ruler following a late-night abduction in Ifelodun LGA, while arresting 42 suspected illegal miners linked to the incident. Armed men reportedly stormed the Olayinka community around 1am, abducting the monarch, Salman Ayanda, his brother, and another individual. Confirming the operation, Commissioner of Police…
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WIKE URGES PDP: BRING BACK DEFECTORS, REBUILD STRONGER PARTY
In a blunt political pep talk, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike tells PDP leaders: stop losing members start winning them back. FCT Minister and prominent PDP figure, Nyesom Wike, has urged the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to prioritise reconciliation and actively bring back members who defected to other parties. Wike made the call during a…
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ACCORD PARTY FIXES NOMINATION FEES, SETS APRIL 25 DEADLINE FOR ASPIRANTS
Aspiring to run under the Accord Party? The clock is ticking—and the price tag is now officially on the table. The Accord Party has released its nomination fees for the 2027 general elections, while also warning that its political “entry window” will close on April 25. Lagos State Chairman, Dele Oladeji, announced this following the…
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NASARAWA PDP CHAIRMAN QUITS PARTY AMID INTERNAL RIFT
Political tension in Nasarawa takes a twist as the embattled PDP chairman walks away from both his seat—and the party. Adamu Ninga, the suspended Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, has officially resigned from the position and dumped the party entirely. Ninga confirmed his exit while speaking with journalists in Lafia…
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ANAMBRA SPORTS BOSS PUSHES FOR MERIT-BASED APPOINTMENTS TO BOOST DEVELOPMENT
Want better sports results? Anambra’s sports director says it starts with putting the right people in the right seats. The Anambra State Director of Sports, Emeka Obidinma, is calling for competence and merit in the appointment of sports officials, saying it is key to improving performance and development in the sector. Speaking in Awka, Obidinma…
