Tag: #StayInformed
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TRAIN TRAGEDY IN DELTA STATE: WARRI-ITAKPE SERVICE DERAILS, 4 DEAD, 24 OTHERS INJURED
The incident occurred on Monday, June 8, when four coaches of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service derailed near Agbor in Delta State, causing panic among hundreds of passengers onboard. According to the Federal Ministry of Transportation, a total of 482 people — including 442 passengers and 40 crew members — were on the train at the…
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VP SHETTIMA COMMISSIONS EFCC EKITI OFFICE, PLEDGES STRONGER BACKING FOR ANTI-GRAFT WAR
The EFCC brings anti-corruption services closer to the people of Ekiti and Ondo states with the inauguration of its new Ekiti Zonal Directorate. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, vice president Shettima said the facility represents a strategic investment in Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive and aligns with the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He highlighted some of…
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LAGOS TASKFORCE DEBUNKS VIRAL “TRAVEL GUIDE” CLAIMS
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit has dismissed a viral post claiming its operatives are arresting motorists around Sheraton Link Bridge and Toyin Street. Spokesperson Abdulraheem Gbadeyan described the report as false and malicious, insisting the agency is not carrying out traffic enforcement. According to him, the Taskforce has stayed off traffic duties…
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OGUN POLICE DEBUNK VIRAL “ARMED MEN” VIDEO
The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed a viral video claiming armed men are operating in the state, describing it as fake and panic-inducing. According to police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi, investigations show the footage wasn’t shot in Ogun—or anywhere in Nigeria. Instead, it traces back to Kenya, filmed during an anti–cattle rustling operation and first…
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DSS CHARGES 27-YEAR-OLD MAN FOR ADVOCATING COUP ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count criminal charge against 27-year-old Innocent Onukwume for allegedly calling for a military coup in Nigeria. The charge was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, citing offences under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (As Amended) and the Criminal Code Act. Onukwume, from…
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KEBBI GOVT DENIES RUMORS OF HIDDEN AIRPORT IN ARGUNGU FOREST USED FOR DRUG SMUGGLING
The Kebbi State Government has firmly dismissed a viral video on social media alleging the presence of a secret airport in Argungu forest being used for cocaine smuggling as false and malicious. The government, through Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Malam Yahaya Sarki, stated that the video is entirely fabricated, aimed at discrediting the…
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NO PLANS FOR TEACHER RECRUITMENT, SAYS KANO STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
The Kano State Ministry of Education has officially denied circulating reports about recruiting 3,917 teachers under the ‘Kano State Government Basic Education Teachers Mapping and Recruitment Plan (2025–2028).’ Malam Balarabe Abdullahi, Director of Public Enlightenment, described the news as misleading and baseless. He confirmed that no official statement or directive has been released regarding any…
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ADC KEBBI SUSPENDS DR. SULE-IKO SADEEQ OVER UNAUTHORIZED CLAIM TO STATE CHAIRMANSHIP
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has suspended Dr. Sule-Iko Sadeeq following his self-proclaimed assumption of the party’s State Chairman position without due consultation or authorization. The suspension, announced in a statement signed by Alhaji Abubakar Atiku-Musa, ADC Kebbi Publicity Secretary, takes immediate effect. The decision was reached after consultations according to the…
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PDP POSTPONES 103RD NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the postponement of its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting originally set for Wednesday, October 15. Party spokesperson Debo Ologunagba stated that the National Working Committee (NWC) made the decision during an emergency meeting on Monday in Abuja, citing recent developments within the party. The new date for…
