Tag: #NigeriaNews
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POVERTY IS NO EXCUSE FOR CRIME, NCoS TELLS INMATES AND NIGERIANS
A correctional service in Oyo State is sending a strong message to inmates and the public: hardship is real, but crime is not the solution. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Oyo State Command, has urged Nigerians to stop using poverty as justification for criminal behaviour, stressing that tough conditions should not lead to unlawful choices.…
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MINISTER TO CELEBRATE TINUBU’S 74TH BIRTHDAY WITH IDPs IN ABUJA
Instead of a typical birthday celebration, Nigeria’s Humanitarian Affairs Minister is turning President Bola Tinubu’s 74th birthday into a day of solidarity with displaced families. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, says this year’s celebration for President Bola Tinubu will be marked with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Abuja on…
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KUJE DROWNS IN WASTE: HEALTH RISKS, BUSINESS LOSSES SPARK OUTCRY
What was once a simple refuse point has turned into a public health nightmare—residents in Kuje now battle toxic fumes, choking stench, and growing fears.* For many residents, including students like Omolola Danielle, daily life now comes with an unusual survival tactic—wearing a nose mask just to pass by a dumpsite. The waste collection point,…
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BETTER LIVESTOCK, BETTER ECONOMY: FG PUSHES SUSTAINABLE ANIMAL SYSTEMS
Treat animals right, grow the economy—Nigeria’s livestock future may depend on it. Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Maiha, says adopting sustainable livestock systems and improving animal welfare is key to boosting food security and economic growth. Speaking at a conference hosted at Obafemi Awolowo University, the minister stressed that humane treatment of animals isn’t…
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POWER WOES: ADELABU APOLOGISES, PROMISES RELIEF IN TWO WEEKS
As heat rises and blackouts bite harder, the power minister admits the pain—and says help is on the way. Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over persistent electricity outages, blaming the situation on gas supply issues and infrastructure challenges. Speaking in Abuja, Adelabu acknowledged the hardship caused by erratic power supply,…
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TRAGEDY IN KWARA: FIRE SERVICE RECOVERS 2 BODIES FROM QUARRY LAKE
What started as a routine day turned tragic as two young men drowned in a dangerous quarry lake in Kwara. The Kwara State Fire Service has recovered the bodies of two young men who drowned in a quarry lake in Asa LGA of Kwara State. The victims, identified as Fatai Abdulraman (26) and Muhammed Awal…
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NO PVC, NO VOTE: INEC URGES ENUGU RESIDENTS TO ACT NOW
With 2027 elections on the horizon, INEC is calling on residents to pick up their PVCs and register early—before it’s too late. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged residents of Enugu State to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). Speaking in Enugu, Resident Electoral…
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PDP TO MEMBERS: PUT PARTY FIRST AHEAD OF NATIONAL CONVENTION
With its crucial convention just days away, the PDP is urging unity and discipline—warning that the nation is watching. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on its members to put the party’s collective interest above personal ambition ahead of its National Convention scheduled for March 29–30 in Abuja. Speaking at the NEC meeting, Caretaker…
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OZORO FESTIVAL SPARKS CALL FOR CULTURAL AUDIT
Following troubling reports from Delta’s Ozoro Festival, activists are urging a national review of traditions that humiliate and discriminate against women. The Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI) has called for an urgent audit of cultural practices after videos from the Ozoro Festival showed acts that publicly shame women, particularly those perceived as infertile. Team Lead Omowunmi…
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SUNDAY SERVICE TURNS NIGHTMARE: GUNMEN ABDUCT WORSHIPPERS IN KWARA
Worship turned to chaos in minutes as armed bandits opened fire inside a church, leaving families shattered and a community in fear. Fear gripped Omogo community in Ifelodun LGA of Kwara State after gunmen stormed a church service, abducting eight worshippers and injuring several others—including a 90-year-old visually impaired woman. Eyewitness Afariogun Sunday Steven said…
