Category: News
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ZULUM DISSOLVES BORNO STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AHEAD OF ELECTIONS
Borno Governor clears the path for political ambitions as he dissolves the state’s executive council. Gov. Babagana Zulum has approved the immediate dissolution of Borno State’s Executive Council. The move, disclosed by Secretary to the State Government Bukar Tijani, is to allow commissioners who wish to contest in upcoming elections to pursue their political ambitions…
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TRAGIC ACCIDENT: TIPPER CRUSHES 9-YEAR-OLD GIRL TO DEATH IN ONDO
Horror on Supare Road as a young life is lost to a tipper truck accident in Akungba-Akoko. A nine-year-old girl was tragically killed on Sunday when an unregistered Mercedes-Benz tipper truck ran her over at Supare Junction in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West LGA, Ondo State. DSP Abayomi Jimoh confirmed the incident, saying the girl was rushed…
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NPFL: KATSINA UNITED HELD TO GOALLESS DRAW BY BARAU FC IN KANO
Tough battle in Kano ends 0-0 as Katsina United and Barau FC share spoils, keeping Barau safe from relegation. Katsina United and Barau FC battled through a tense Match-day 32 clash in Kano on Sunday, but neither side could find the net, ending in a 0-0 stalemate. Barau FC coach Eugene Agbabe praised the result,…
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SINNER MAKES HISTORY WITH SUNSHINE DOUBLE MASTERCLASS IN MIAMI
Red-hot Jannik Sinner sweeps Miami in style, wins back-to-back Masters titles without dropping a single set. World No. 2 Jannik Sinner delivered another statement performance, defeating Jiří Lehečka 6-4, 6-4 to lift the Miami Open title and complete the coveted Sunshine Double. Coming off his triumph at the Indian Wells Masters earlier this month, Sinner…
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AKWA IBOM HEALTH AGENCY BAGS HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Health insurance drive earning praise as hundreds of thousands gain access to affordable care. The Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency has been hailed for its impact after its Executive Secretary, Arthur Igbemi, was inducted into the African Leadership for Development and Humanitarian Service Hall of Fame. The honour, presented by the Humanitarian Institute of…
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48-HOUR LOCKDOWN IN JOS NORTH AFTER DEADLY ATTACK
Plateau government moves fast with emergency curfew after gunmen strike Angwan Rukuba community. The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly Sunday night attack in Angwan Rukuba. State Commissioner for Information, Joyce Ramnap, said the curfew began at midnight on March 29 and will run…
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NEMA WELCOMES 522 STRANDED NIGERIANS HOME FROM NIGER
Another batch of returnees lands in Kano as government steps up voluntary repatriation and warns against risky migration journeys. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 522 stranded Nigerians repatriated from Niamey, Niger Republic, as part of ongoing voluntary return efforts. The group arrived at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport aboard 12 buses for…
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SARAKI RALLIES KWARA PDP FOR SHOWDOWN CONVENTION
Former Senate President calls for unity, maturity and a united push to reclaim Kwara. Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara to close ranks and stay focused ahead of the party’s crucial national convention. Speaking at a pre-convention dinner with Kwara delegates and stakeholders in Abuja, Saraki…
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PALM SUNDAY PROCESSION FILLS ILORIN STREETS AMID SECURITY, ECONOMIC WORRIES
Colourful celebration turns into a call for safety, unity and relief from hardship. Christians across Ilorin marked Palm Sunday with vibrant street processions that doubled as a strong message to government over insecurity and rising living costs. Worshippers from different denominations gathered at Saint Barnabas Cathedral before marching through major city routes, while another group…
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UNIJOS SHIFTS EXAMS AFTER DEADLY ATTACK SHAKES JOS
Students told to stay alert as curfew hits Jos North following Sunday night violence. The University of Jos has postponed exams scheduled for Monday and Tuesday after the deadly attack on Angwan Rukuba sparked tension across the area. In a statement, Deputy Registrar Emmanuel Madugu said the decision is part of wider safety measures, including…
