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[description] => Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Monday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja—his first visit to the State House since defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kefas arrived at the Villa around 2 pm in the company of the APC national chairman, Prof. […]
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[description] => Briefingly tell us about your journey to becoming the Executive Secretary of the board? Regarding my journey to this position, I would say it was largely the decision of the state government. As of December 11th, 2024, I was still the Project Coordinator for the AGILE Project, and that was the only role I […]
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[description] => The Borno State Police Command has successfully assisted a woman in the Mallam Fatori area to recover gold worth N23.6 million which she buried in the sand while fleeing a Boko Haram attack 15 years ago. The recovery was confirmed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Borno Command, ASP Nahum […]
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[description] => The Emir of Mubi in Adamawa State, Alhaji Abubakar Isa Ahmadu, has confirmed Senator Abdulrahaman Buba Kwacham as the new Sarkin Fulani of Mubi. His appointment has received the endorsement of the Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. At his inauguration in Zone 7 Area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Sunday, Kwacham […]
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[description] => In a bid to fine-tune the ongoing reconciliation efforts among its members and reposition for a desirable outing in the next general election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has announced the decision of the party leadership to organise a stakeholders’ summit on Friday in Ibadan. The stakeholders’ meeting, being facilitated by the […]
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[description] => The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 39 Malians and one Côte d’Ivoire national trafficked into the country by a syndicate. The foreigners, who include 32 males and seven females, were intercepted in a bungalow located near Orange Market in Mararaba, Karu local government area of the state. Speaking to journalists on the development, the […]
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[description] => A group, Phebean Neurodiversity Support Nigeria, has renewed its call for more government action, wider public awareness and inclusive learning policies for children living with neurodiversity challenges. The group made the call at its maiden awareness workshop in Abuja last weekend. The event brought together teachers, caregivers, health workers and community stakeholders who work directly […]
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[description] => Nigerian community leaders in Europe, working with the International Advocacy for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption, have urged the federal government to address the persistent challenges in obtaining National Identification Numbers (NINs) and passports, which affect citizens abroad. They said their appeal followed a report outlining the most pressing challenges faced by Nigerians overseas, which was […]
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[description] => Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang, has lauded the nomination of Yakubu Gambo and Senator Nora Dadu’ut as ambassadors -designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Plang, in a statement issued in Jos, said the nominations were well-deserved, given their experiences and accomplishments, adding that they go beyond […]
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[description] => News Central TV has opened a new broadcast studio in Abuja, marking a significant expansion of the continental news organisation’s operations in Nigeria. According to the media outlet, the facility, located at Church Gate Towers in the Central Business District, will serve as a key hub for news gathering, production, and broadcast, enabling faster coverage […]
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[description] => The Northern States Governors’ Forum has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Minister of Solid Minerals Development to suspend mining exploration in the region for a period of six months to allow for a proper audit in consultation with the various state governors. The Forum said it had observed that illegal mining had […]
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[description] => …submits nomination form Iyiola Omisore, former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday formally declared his intention read more Omisore slams Adeleke, says Osun deserves serious leadership
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[description] => A traditional leader in Sokoto urges increased youth sports participation as a powerful tool to steer young people away from crime, terrorism, and idleness Read More: https://punchng.com/monarch-urges-youth-participation-in-sports-to-curb-crime-terrorism/
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[title] => Osun PDP Shelves Guber Primary Over Leadership Crisis, Warns Adeleke May Defect To Another Party
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[description] => The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun says Ademola Adeleke may withdraw from seeking the party’s ticket for the 2026 governorship election unless the ongoing national leadership crisis is resolved in a manner recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and within its timelines. Addressing journalists on Monday, Sunday Bisi, chairman of the PDP […] The post Osun PDP Shelves Guber Primary Over Leadership Crisis, Warns Adeleke May Defect To Another Party appeared first on Information Nigeria.
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[title] => Viral Vide: Days After Seeking Amnesty, Money For Bandits Like Yar’Adua Gave Niger
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[title] => Public Safety: FRSC Orders Adequate Road Signs At Construction Sites
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[description] => In a bid to ensure safety of road users, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has ordered all construction companies operating on roads across the country to ensure adequate placement of road signs at all construction sites. The FRSC said that the directive issued by the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Mohamed Shehu, was to […]
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[description] => Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said improving the deplorable education sector remains one of the top priorities of his administration, revealing that education will receive the highest allocation in the state’s 2026 budget. The governor made the disclosure on Monday while declaring open the 123rd and 124th combined quarterly meeting of the Rivers State Council […]
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[description] => Residents of Ƙofar Ruwa area of Kano metropolis in Kano State, on Monday, took to the streets blocking major roads and making bonfires in front of a local police station over the custody of suspected bandits. The unrest reportedly began after information spread within the community that two suspected bandits had been brought into the […]
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[description] => As preparations for the 2026 governorship election gather pace in Osun State, the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, Laroye II, has publicly declared his support for former governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move that has stirred tension among opposition parties across the state. The monarch made the […]
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[description] => The leaders raised fears over the escalating violence in parts of the North, including the killings and abductions. The post Insecurity: Northern Leaders Propose Suspension Of Mining, Back State Police appeared first on Channels Television.
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[description] => The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that its gubernatorial primary election in Osun State will be held on Monday, December 2, 2025, at the Atlantis Multipurpose Hall, Ring Road, Osogbo, the State capital. The exercise is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. The announcement was […]
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[title] => Sachet Alcohol Ban Under Review As SGF Seeks Health Ministry’s Clarification
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[description] => The Federal Government is reassessing the planned enforcement of the ban on sachet alcoholic beverages and 200ml PET bottle spirits, slated for implementation in December 2025. This follows a formal engagement initiated by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), seeking guidance from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social […]
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[description] => "We must resist this behaviour and work together to address the security situation," Sani said. "We have a President who understands the North
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[title] => Insecurity: Suspend Mining Activities For 6 Months, Northern Governors Tell Tinubu
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[description] => The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has strongly recommended to President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Solid Minerals to suspend mining exploration for a period of six months to allow proper audit. The forum said it observed that illegal mining has become a major contributory factor to the security crises in Northern Nigeria. […]
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[title] => Insecurity: Governor Yahaya Rallies Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers For United Action
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[description] => The chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has called for an extraordinary level of unity, courage and collective responsibility to confront the deepening security and socioeconomic crises threatening Northern Nigeria. Speaking at the Joint Northern States Governors’ Forum and Northern Traditional Rulers Council meeting in […]
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[description] => Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said that the debate around the conviction and quest for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, would be resolved administratively. Otti, who gave the assurance after visiting the IPoB leader at the Sokoto Correctional Centre over the weekend, said […] The post Gov Otti Visits Nnamdi Kanu In Sokoto Prison, Assures IPOB Leader Will Soon Released appeared first on Information Nigeria.
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[description] => The Kebbi State High Court sitting in Birnin Kebbi has convicted and sentenced a 40-year-old Bello Musa, also known as Katuka to death by hanging for culpable homicide, and to five years imprisonment for cheating. The convict was arraigned on 22 November, 2024, before Justice Hassan Shehu Kuwa, on a three‑count charge of criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, […]
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[description] => The Kukah Centre (TKC) has raised the alarm over what it described as the persistent mischaracterisation of recent remarks made by its founder, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, on issues relating to religious freedom and the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, the Centre said some media reports had […]
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[title] => Ondo student leaders’ hail Aiyedatiwa over appointment of ex
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[description] => This commendation was contained in a statement issued by former Presidents and Leaders of NAAS who described the appointment as “a profound honour and a remarkable recognition of youth leadership, competence, and the evolving role of young people in shaping the future of Ondo State.”
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[description] => Cameroonian opposition leader Anicet Ekane, who backed a rival candidate in October’s presidential race, died in detention on Monday
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[description] => An Abuja-based lawyer, Barr. Adaobi Alagwu, has strongly refuted claims by former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Mr. Tunde Ayeni, alleging that she was seeking an out-of-court settlement in the ongoing litigation between them. She described the claims as false, malicious, and entirely unfounded. Ayeni and Alagwu have been embroiled in a […]
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[description] => Africa’s leading continental news brand, News Central TV, will this Monday officially open its new world-class broadcast studio in Abuja, marking a significant expansion of the organisation’s footprint. Located at ChurchGate Towers in the Central Business District, Abuja, the studio will serve as a critical centre for news gathering, production, and broadcast operations, enabling faster […]
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[description] => The Presidency has called on Nigerians to play an active role in monitoring and reporting violations of President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the withdrawal of police escorts attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs). Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, stated this during an interview on TVC on Sunday, where he stressed the […]
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[description] => A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced Sheikh Rehana, sister of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to seven years in prison for corruption linked to the illegal acquisition of lucrative plots of land in Dhaka. Rehana’s daughter, Tulip Siddiq, a British lawmaker, was also convicted and handed a two-year jail term in the same case, according […]
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[description] => At least 25 residents have been abducted and two others injured following a fresh bandit attack on Unguwar Tsamiya in Faruruwa village and the nearby Dabawa community in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. The attack occurred on Sunday night, barely 24 hours after a similar assault on Yan Kamaye community in Tsanyawa Local […]
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[description] => A cleric with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, has stated that banditry and killings in Plateau State have significantly reduced over the past two weeks, describing this as the first sign of hope after years of sustained violence across rural communities. Speaking on Channels Television’s programme on Monday, Rev. Dachomo, […]
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[title] => Kogi West Senator Condemns Ejiba Church Abduction, Demands Unconditional Release Of Victims
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[description] => The lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Sunday Karimi, has called on the Federal Government and all sub-national authorities to work towards the unconditional release of worshippers abducted during a Sunday attack on a C&S Church branch in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. In a statement issued to newsmen in […]
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[description] => The First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called on young Nigerians to take responsibility for their health by getting tested for HIV and seeking treatment when necessary, as the world marks World AIDS Day 2025. In a message issued on Monday, the First Lady said this year’s theme, “Overcoming Disruptions; Transforming the AIDS Response,” presents […]
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[description] => Argentina star Lionel Messi set a new record in football after helping Inter Miami thrash New York City FC 5-1 yesterday, making them the MLS Eastern Conference champions for the first time in their history. Although Messi did not score, he made history by providing an assist for Inter Miami’s second goal, netted by Mateo […]
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[description] => Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed his relief following his side’s 2-0 victory at West Ham United on Sunday, which ended a dismal run of form. He was particularly thankful that their ongoing struggles to convert chances did not come back to haunt them. Liverpool had suffered nine defeats in their last 12 matches across all […]
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[title] => CAF Schools Championship: Nigeria To Battle CIV, Benin In Ouagadougou
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[description] => Nigeria will tackle teams from Benin Republic and Cote d’Ivoire in the group stages of the WAFU B zonal qualifiers for this year’s CAF Schools Football Championship. The zonal qualifying tournament will take place in Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso, this week. The four-day fiesta will witness competition in both male and female categories, though […]
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[title] => Leadway Pensure Leverages Innovations For Quality Service Delivery
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[description] => A Pension Fund Administrator (PFA), Leadway Pensure said, it is leveraging innovation to escalate quality service delivery to its retirement savings account (RSA) holders. This milestone marks 20 years of trust, exceptional service delivery, and value creation as it celebrates its anniversary. It highlights two decades of dedication to protecting the financial wellness of Nigerian […]
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[title] => AIICO Unveils Financial Protection For Smallholder Farmers, Underserved Populations
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[description] => AIICO Insurance Plc has unveiled its ‘AIICO All-in-One Financial Protection,’ designed to address longstanding financial vulnerabilities faced by Nigeria’s smallholder farmers, rural families and underserved populations in the country. Reacting to this development, the head of Digital Marketing & Communication, AIICO Insurance Plc, Mr Segun Olalandu, said the unveiling took place following an extensive countrywide […]
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[description] => Four major audit firms are now verifying the capital status of 18 insurance companies as part of the ongoing recapitalisation exercise in the nation’s insurance sector, it was learnt. The four auditors include; PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), KPMG, Ernst & Young (EY), and Deloitte, who were expected to leverage their collective expertise, capacity, experience, and reputation to […]
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[description] => FirstBank has restated its commitment to promoting ethical standards among young professionals as students from the University of Benin emerged champions of the 2025 CFA Society Nigeria Universities Ethics Challenge held in Lagos. Speaking on the bank’s motivation for sponsoring the competition since 2016, the acting group head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at FirstBank, […]
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[description] => Deputy Senate president, Barau Jibrin, has called on security agencies to go after the bandits who have been terrorising some villages in Tsanyawa and Shanono local government areas (LGAs) of Kano State. Reacting to the bandits’ attack in Yankamaye village in Tsanyawa LGA on Saturday night, Senator Barau appealed to the security agencies to double […]
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[description] => A wave of demolitions sweeping across Lagos—stretching from Ikota and Lekki to Oworonshoki and Ajao Estate—is beginning to send deep tremors through Nigeria’s financial system. What started as a government campaign to reclaim drainage channels and waterways is now exposing a dangerous fault line at the heart of the banking sector: the fragility of real […]
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[description] => A mild drama has ensued among members of the Nigerian Senate following an open confrontation between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central and her male colleague, Senator Osita Ngwu, representing Enugu West Senatorial District. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, in a post shared on her verified Facebook page on Sunday, accused Senator Ngwu of deleting her comments […]
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[description] => The Presidency has dismissed recent comments credited to former President Olusegun Obasanjo suggesting that Nigeria should seek foreign governments to help stabilise its internal security, describing the position as “ignoble, misleading, and unbecoming of a former leader who failed to act when terrorism first took root.” In a strongly worded response issued on X […]
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[description] => Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigeria Army have arrested a personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) alongside four other armed militia members in connection with the renewed communal clash in Usmanu village of Karim-Lamido local government of Taraba State. The violent clash, which was between the Shomo and Wurkun communities over […]
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[title] => A Call For Reason, Justice, And National Interest: Why The Confirmation Of Amb. Ayodele Oke Is Imperative
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[description] => In his usual strategic capacity for recruiting competent talents, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has put forward a list of three non career ambassadorial nominees distinguished by their substantial expertise and proven records of public service. Among these exemplary selections, the nomination of Ambassador Ayodele Oke succinctly reflects that philosophy which prioritizes his strategic acumen and […]
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[title] => ‘Tinubu Robbing Peter To Pay Paul’ — Atiku Blasts ₦17.5trn Pipeline Security Spending
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[description] => Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of presiding over one of the “most brazen financial scandals” in Nigeria’s history, following reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) spent ₦17.5 trillion in just one year on pipeline and energy security. In a statement issued by the Atiku Media Office on […]
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[description] => The Coordinator of the Home for the Needy Foundation in Edo State, Pastor Solomon Folorunsho, has raised the alarm over the plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) studying at Western Delta University Oghara, Delta State, saying many of them have been barred from sitting for final exams and prevented from graduating alongside their colleagues. Folorunsho […]
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[description] => Manchester United overcame a half-time deficit and their Selhurst Park demons to move back into the Premier League’s top six by beating Crystal Palace. Anthony Martial was among scorers last time United won at the stadium in July 2020, while they had not managed a goal here since Bruno Fernandes’ effort in January 2023. When […]
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[description] => Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a presidential pardon from President Isaac Herzog, marking a dramatic turn in his five-year corruption trial. Herzog’s office confirmed on Sunday that the president would seek legal opinions before considering what it described as an “extraordinary request which carries significant implications”. Netanyahu, who is standing trial on […]
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[description] => The duo of former governor of Edo State, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor, and a former governorship aspirant, Barrister Kenneth Imasuangnon, on Sunday, lamented the spate of insecurity, hunger and poverty prevalent in the country and blamed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for inflicting pains on Nigerians. Speaking during the official opening and commissioning of African […]
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[description] => The Methodist Bishop of Item Diocese in Abia State, Rt. Rev. (Dr.) Ikechukwu Emezi Nkulo, has warned against mixing the prevailing insecurity in the country with politics, religion, and ethnicity. Bishop Nkulo gave the warning on Sunday while speaking to journalists in his office. He noted that insecurity in any part of a country is […]
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[title] => “Tinubu Is Like Christ” – Reno Omokri Says, For Including Him Among Ambassadorial Nominees, Two Years After Vowing Never To Work For Tinubu
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[description] => Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has faulted contractors who alter project designs and execute variations without prior approval. Wike described the act as a serious breach that will no longer be tolerated and will henceforth attract strict sanctions. Issuing the warning on Saturday during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in […]
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