48 m. ago Court Verdict: I’ll Return To Senate On Tuesday, Says Kogi Central Senator Natasha

The suspended Kogi Central Senatorial District representative in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vowed to resume her legislative duties in the Red Chamber on Tuesday following an order of the Court directing the Senate to recall her from a six-month suspension. The embattled female lawmaker disclosed this to her jubilant supporters in a […]

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73 m. ago Kidnapping: Soldiers, Forest Guards For Deployment In 2 Kwara LGs

The Nigerian Army has concluded arrangements to launch sustained operations in the forests identified as the fortress of the criminal gangs in Kwara North and South areas of the state. Kwara State government said the operations would involve the newly trained forest guards who will be deployed in the isolated areas. The Chief Press Secretary […]

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77 m. ago ADC: Zulum Dismisses Defection Rumour, Affirms Loyalty To APC

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has dismissed speculations in some sections of the online media, suggesting that he would lead five other governors to defect to the opposition coalition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Zulum, in a statement by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, described the rumour as unfounded and baseless fabrication by unscrupulous […]

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79 m. ago Police Declare 2 LG Appointees Wanted Over Attempted Murder In Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has declared two senior political appointees of Ahoada-East local government area wanted over alleged attempt to murder the Sole Administrator of the council, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday, stated that the suspects – […]

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1 hour ago Constitution review: Southern Borno leaders renew call for Savannah State creation

Tribune Online Constitution review: Southern Borno leaders renew call for Savannah State creation Leaders of Southern Borno have renewed their decades-long demand for the creation of Savannah State, submitting a formal memorandum at the North-East zonal public hearing of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution in Maiduguri. Ambassador Dauda Danladi, Chairman of the Conference of Southern Borno Development Associations, presented the request during the […] Constitution review: Southern Borno leaders renew call for Savannah State creation Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Ebonyi Gov Advocates Rotational Presidency Among 6 Geopolitical Zones

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has called for rotation of the Nigeria’s presidency among the six geopolitical zones in the country for equity and fairness. Governor Nwifuru who described the constitutional review as a necessity, also called for creation of additional states in the South-East region to address the imbalance in the goepolitical structure. Nwifuru […]

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2 h. ago Kukah Centre To Train 200 Guards On Grassroots Security In Sokoto

The Kukah Centre has launched a strategic initiative to strengthen grassroots security in Sokoto State by training 200 members of the state’s Community Guards. The programme is targeted at enhancing the skills and effectiveness of the guards and enabling better collaboration with conventional security agencies. Director of the Kukah Centre, Reverend Father Atta Barkindo, speaking […]

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4 h. ago Imo community protests oil exploration agreement, alleges deception

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Umuokoroka kindred of Asa community in Ohaji/Egbema, Imo State, has protested against Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited, alleging deception and exclusion from the signing of a Freedom To Operate (FTO) agreement and Job Order for oil exploration. Speaking to reporters during the protest, a community leader, Chief Celestine Azuoma, claimed that […] The post Imo community protests oil exploration agreement, alleges deception appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Kaduna To Begin Free Bus Service For Civil Servants, Students Monday

The Kaduna Subsidised Transport Scheme (KSTS) will commence free transport service for civil servants, retirees and students from Monday, July 7, 2025. Director General, Kaduna State Regulatory Authority (KADSTRA), Inuwa Ibrahim who disclosed this in a statement, stated that civil servants, retirees, and students will enjoy free rides for the first six months. Ibrahim clarified […]

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4 h. ago Police Alert Oyo Residents Over ‘Black Axe’ Cult Founders’ Day 

The Oyo State Police Command has alerted the residents of the state of potential security risks associated with the upcoming July 7 Founders’ Day celebration of a cult group, Neo-Black Movement of Africa (Aiye Confraternity), commonly known as the Black Axe. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, CSP Adewale Osifeso, on Sunday, said […]

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4 h. ago NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin ‘Warri kinsman’ Over Drug Shipment

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Ajetsibo Emami, popularly known as ‘Warri Kinsman’. Emami was arrested on Saturday June 28, in Ikeja, Lagos after NDLEA operatives dismantled his drug trafficking network in a three-day operation leading to the arrest of three other suspects. The NDLEA recovered […]

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5 h. ago Lagos: Eight die, eight others injured in early Sunday accident in Badagry

Tribune Online Lagos: Eight die, eight others injured in early Sunday accident in Badagry According to him, "Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the commercial bus lost control while navigating at a perilously high speed, leading to a catastrophic collision with a DAF truck. Lagos: Eight die, eight others injured in early Sunday accident in Badagry Tribune Online

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5 h. ago NWFL: Nasarawa Amazons Players Rewarded With N25m For Impressive Season

Nasarawa Amazons players have been rewarded with a sum of N25m for their impressive performance in the 2024-25 season. The club’s technical crew also received the sum of N5m for their contribution. The Lafia-based club finished as runners-up in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoff and the President Federation Cup respectively. Nasarawa […]

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5 h. ago NNL Super 8: Players With Accumulated Yellow Cards Will Not Be Suspended – NNL

The Nigeria National League, (NNL), has clarified that players with accumulated yellow cards from the regular season would not be suspended for the Super 8. It however cautioned against fielding ineligible players. Addressing the participating clubs and officials at the 2024/2025 NNL Super 8 Playoffs in Asaba, NNL Chairman, Chief George Aluo, assured that teams […]

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5 h. ago Nigerian Forward Onuachu Joins Trabzonspor On Permanent Transfer

Nigeria forward Paul Onuachu has joined Trabzonspor on a permanent transfer from Southampton Trabzonspor signed the lanky striker for a €5.6 million ($6.6 million). It was a significant loss for Southampton, who signed the tall hitman for €18m from Belgian Pro League side, KRC Genk in January 2023. Onuachu is returning to familiar territory following […]

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6 h. ago Remi Oseni inaugurates ROCOF leaders in Oyo, declares support for Tinubu’s 2027 re

Unveils 6-point agenda to mobilise grassroots for APC takeover in Oyo From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The lawmaker representing Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, over the weekend inaugurated leaders of the Remi Oseni Committee of Friends (ROCOF) across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State, as part of […] The post Remi Oseni inaugurates ROCOF leaders in Oyo, declares support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NIBSS, AfricaNenda Advocate Homegrown Solutions For Financial Inclusion

With more than 400 million Africans still excluded from the formal financial system despite growing mobile phone and fintech innovations, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and AfricaNenda Foundation has called for inclusive homegrown payment solutions to promote financial inclusion on the continent. This charge came as policymakers and financial system leaders from over 10 […]

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7 h. ago Gov Mohammed Mourns Kirfi Tragedy Victims, Donates To Families

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has mourned the nine residents of Kirfi local government area who died in a recent trailer accident and flood, describing the tragedy as heartbreaking and avoidable. During a condolence visit to the affected community, Governor Mohammed announced a N50 million donation to support victims and their families. He disclosed […]

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7 h. ago No Plan To Replace Ailing Deputy Gov With Lawson – Taraba Govt

The Taraba State government has said the deployment of Dr Lawson Emmanuel to the ailing deputy governor’s office is neither a replacement nor a usurpation of the deputy governor’s mandate but a stop-gap measure to ensure that the office continues to function effectively in the interest of governance and service delivery to the people of […]

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7 h. ago NOG 2025: Chevron advocates pragmatic approach to future of energy

Tribune Online NOG 2025: Chevron advocates pragmatic approach to future of energy Chairman and Managing Director, Chevron companies in Nigeria, Jim Swartz has advocated a balanced and pragmatic approach to... NOG 2025: Chevron advocates pragmatic approach to future of energy Tribune Online

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