Category: News
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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…
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UN CHIEF URGES ACP NATIONS TO REBUILD TRUST IN GLOBAL COOPERATION
António Guterres calls on African, Caribbean and Pacific nations to unite for climate action, development and fair global finance. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged African, Caribbean and Pacific states to restore trust in multilateralism and strengthen collaboration to tackle global challenges. Speaking at the OACPS summit in Equatorial Guinea, Guterres said the bloc—representing 1.5…
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KWARA, OLAM AGRI JOIN FORCES TO CUT FARM LOSSES
New partnership targets better storage, stronger markets and higher profits for thousands of farmers. The Kwara State Government has teamed up with Olam Agri to tackle post-harvest losses and improve farmers’ earnings across the state. Officials say poor storage remains a major challenge, so the partnership will focus on activating storage facilities to preserve crops,…
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WIKE CALLS PDP APPEAL “BASELESS,” CONVENTION TO GO AHEAD
Despite Turaki-led PDP’s Supreme Court appeal, the party’s national convention is full steam ahead, says FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the Tanimu Turaki-led PDP’s appeal of the Court of Appeal ruling on the party’s leadership, calling it “baseless” and insisting it won’t disrupt the national convention scheduled for…
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APC CONVENTION: 3 DROPPED, YILWATDA LEADS NEW NWC TEAM
Major shake-up at APC’s national convention as 3 top officers exit and Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda takes the helm. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its new National Working Committee (NWC) after the national convention in Abuja. Three former members — Deputy National Chairman (South) Emma Eneukwu, Deputy National Organising Secretary Nze Duru, and National…
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POLICE PROBE TEEN’S DEATH AT UI SWIMMING POOL
A tragic discovery at the University of Ibadan has triggered a full police investigation into a suspected murder. Police in Oyo State have launched an investigation after the body of a teenage boy was found in the University of Ibadan swimming pool. Authorities say the victim, believed to be between 14 and 15 years old,…
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FRSC PROMOTES 120 SENIOR OFFICERS TO BOOST ROAD SAFETY MISSION
Major career boost across the Corps as 120 senior officers move up the ranks to strengthen leadership and performance. The Federal Road Safety Corps has promoted 120 senior officers nationwide in a move aimed at building a stronger, more results-driven workforce. The promotion, approved by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and effective…
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FRSC RECOVERS STOLEN CAR 11 YEARS AFTER DISAPPEARANCE
A routine registration check led to a shocking discovery — a car stolen in 2015 has finally been found. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered a suspected stolen Toyota Camry in Ebonyi, 11 years after it was reported missing. The breakthrough happened during a routine verification at the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS)…
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POLICE LAUNCH TRUST WEEK AHEAD OF NATIONAL POLICE DAY
From sanitation drives to walkathons and free medical outreach, the police are rolling out a full week of community-focused activities. The Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos has announced a week-long programme to mark the 2026 National Police Day, running from March 30 to April 7. The initiative, themed “Community Partnership: Building Trust,” is aimed…
