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BANDITRY: PROTESTERS BLOCK MOKWA-BIDA HIGHWAY, DEMAND ACTION
Travellers along the Mokwa-Bida highway in Niger State were stranded on Sunday as protesters blocked major entry points into Mokwa, demanding urgent government action over alleged persistent bandit attacks in the area. The protest reportedly began on Saturday night, leaving several commuters unable to continue their journeys. A protester, Saliu Mohammed, alleged that suspected bandits…
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A.B.A. URGES TARABA BASKETBALL COACHES TO UNITE, DEVELOP GRASSROOTS TALENT
The Amateur Basketball Academies (ABA) has urged basketball coaches in Taraba State to work together and prioritise grassroots development to unlock the potential of young players. The Chairman of the Taraba Basketball Association and member of the state House of Assembly, Tanko Yusuf, made the call during a two-day coaching clinic in Jalingo. He said…
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VET DEBUNKS RABIES MYTHS, URGES NIGERIANS TO VACCINATE PETS
A veterinarian at Animal Care Services Konsult, Kaduna, Dr Agboola Lawal, has urged Nigerians to disregard misconceptions about rabies, stressing that the deadly disease is caused by a virus transmitted mainly through bites from infected animals. He explained that the virus is present in the saliva of infected animals and can enter the body through…
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LIONS DISTRICT EARMARKS 100 MILLION NAIRA FOR DIABETES PROGRAMME, TARGETS 10,000 BENEFICIARIES
Lions Clubs International District 404B4 has earmarked 100 million naira for a diabetes intervention programme targeting 10,000 beneficiaries during the 2026/2027 service year. The District Governor, Mrs Patience Ngene, announced the initiative on Saturday in Lagos while unveiling her leadership team and agenda. She said the programme would give priority to children living with diabetes,…
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KANO AGENCY WARNS AGAINST POACHING, TREE FELLING IN FALGORE RESERVE
The Kano State Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA) has warned residents against poaching, illegal hunting and indiscriminate tree felling in the Falgore Game Reserve. The Agency’s Managing Director, Musayyib Kawu, issued the warning on Saturday during the 2026 World Rangers’ Day celebration at the reserve in Doguwa Local Government Area. The event was held…
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LAGOS HOSTS 250 FENCERS FROM 20 COUNTRIES FOR COMMONWEALTH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Lagos is set to welcome about 250 fencers from more than 20 countries for the Commonwealth Fencing Championships, scheduled to hold from Sunday, August 9, to Friday, August 14. President of the Nigerian Fencing Federation, Adeyinka Samuel, said Nigeria was ready to host a successful championship and expressed confidence that the home team could use…
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FG DEBUNKS ALLEGED VANDALISM OF ALAKIJA INTERCHANGE BRIDGE IN LAGOS
The Federal Ministry of Works has dismissed reports that scavengers were vandalising the Alakija Interchange Bridge along the Lagos-Badagry corridor, saying the structures shown in a viral video were part of an ongoing engineering process. A delegation from the ministry, acting on the directive of the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, inspected the bridge…
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MR P RELEASES NEW SINGLE, ‘I LOVE YOU BECAUSE’
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has released a new single titled “I Love You Because”, adding another release to his solo music catalogue. The former P-Square member announced the song on his verified Instagram account, accompanied by promotional visuals. He said both the audio and video are now available on major…
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NAN LAGOS HOLDS MAIDEN FITNESS WALK, PROMOTES WELLNESS AND TEAM SPIRIT
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday held its maiden fitness walk in Lagos, bringing together staff, partners and stakeholders to promote healthy living, teamwork and stronger workplace relationships. The event, organised in partnership with Alfa Designs Nigeria Ltd., was held under the theme “Walking Together for Health and Excellence.” Managing Director of NAN,…
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NIGERIAN PRIEST FR. WALTER IHEJIRIKA ELECTED WORLD PRESIDENT OF SIGNIS
Imo-born Catholic priest and media scholar, Rev. Fr. Walter Ihejirika, has been elected President of SIGNIS, the World Catholic Association for Communication, becoming the new global leader of the network of Catholic media professionals. Ihejirika was elected on August 7 at the ongoing SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda. SIGNIS is a global non-profit network…
