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POLICE ARREST KOGI MAN OVER ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO SET WIFE ABLAZE
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Jacob Irewa, for allegedly attempting to set his wife, Mrs Berida Irawo, ablaze during a domestic dispute in Lokoja. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, Aug. 14, at Oworo Estate, Felele. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Afusat Saliu, said the victim sustained injuries and…
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KANO BUILDINGS COLLAPSE KILL 5, 11 RESCUED
Five people, including four construction workers and a 14-year-old student, have died after two buildings under construction collapsed in separate incidents in Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service said the first incident occurred at Gaida in Kumbotso Local Government Area, where six workers were trapped after a building collapsed. Two workers were rescued, while…
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DAYANA MODEME RELEASES NEW SPOKEN-WORD ALBUM, ‘STORIES ON THE LINE’
Award-winning Nigerian spoken-word poet Dayana Modeme has released her latest album, Stories on the Line, blending traditional Nigerian storytelling with contemporary spoken-word poetry and nightlife culture. Modeme announced the release on Instagram, describing the project as an exploration of what happens when Nigerian oral traditions, nightlife and modern spoken word come together in one body…
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CAMEROON WIN HISTORIC FIRST WAFCON TITLE, BEAT MALAWI 3-0
Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses have won their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in Sunday’s final in Rabat, Morocco. Cameroon took control early at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, scoring all three goals before halftime. Marie Manga opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Naomi Eto doubled the lead…
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LONG VACATION : EXPERT URGES BALANCE BETWEEN LEARNING, RECREATION
Education stakeholders have urged parents to strike a healthy balance between learning, recreation and rest for children during the long vacation. The stakeholders said the holiday should provide children with time to recover from academic pressures while also exposing them to useful skills, family activities and productive experiences. A headmistress, Mrs Gladys Ohiwere, encouraged parents…
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FRSC ARRESTS DRIVER FOR CONCEALING 15 PASSENGERS, 8 MOTORCYCLES IN TRUCK
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested a driver, Umar Muhammadu, for allegedly carrying out illegal mixed loading after 15 passengers and eight motorcycles were found concealed beneath the covering of a Mitsubishi Canter truck. The FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, said the vehicle, with registration number GDD 815 ZP, was intercepted…
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FOOD SCIENTIST URGES NIGERIANS TO CUT DOWN ON ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS
A food scientist with the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Kafayat Adebayo, has urged Nigerians to reduce their consumption of over-processed and ultra-processed foods and drinks to promote better health. Adebayo, the Oyo State Coordinator of Port Health Services, gave the advice during a health talk at the 2026 Quarterly Lecture organised by Criterion, Oyo…
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NSDC TARGETS SUGAR SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITH $1BN INVESTMENT, N10BN FUND
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) is targeting sugar self-sufficiency in Nigeria through a proposed $1 billion investment partnership and a 10 billion naira Sugar Project Acceleration Fund. The NSDC Executive Secretary, Kamar Bakrin, said Nigeria currently consumes about 1.8 million tonnes of sugar annually, with roughly $1 billion spent on imports. He said the…
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NYSC COMMENDS CORPS MEMBERS FOR DISCIPLINE DURING OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun has commended corps members deployed as ad hoc staff during Saturday’s governorship election for their discipline, commitment and professionalism. The NYSC State Coordinator, Ekeng Kubiangha, monitored selected polling units across Ede South, Ede North, Olorunda, Osogbo and Egbedore Local Government Areas to assess the safety and welfare…
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ADELEKE WINS SECOND TERM IN OSUN, DEFEATS APC’s OYEBAMIJI BY 66,252 VOTES
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has won re-election, defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in the 2026 governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke winner at the state collation centre in Osogbo after results from all 30 local government areas were collated. The governor polled 511,067 votes, while Oyebamiji…
