ANTI-NIGERIAN PROTESTS: BIANCA OJUKWU MEETS GHANAIAN PRESIDENT
Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu travelled to Ghana earlier in the week in the wake of mass protests calling for the deportation on Nigerian nationals in the Gold Coast country.
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ADAMAWA STATE GOVERNOR SHOWERS HOUSE AND CASH GIFTS ON VICTORIOUS SUPER FALCONS COACH
"Today, I was proud to receive Coach Justine Madugu, a true son of Adamawa and hero of Nigeria’s WAFCON 2025 victory."
Read More →COURT JAILS FRAUDSTER SEVEN YEARS AFTER TEN YEARS TRIAL
In the course of the trial, two defendants, Julius Ola Peter and Ijeoma David Alanza passed on, while the 1st defendant, one Emeka Iloegbunam was discharged and acquitted. However, Jonathan Wallang was found guilty and convicted.
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PSC DISOWNS ADVERTISEMENT FOR ADMISSION INTO POLICE ACADEMY
The spokesman said that the Police Service Commission would continue to resist and condemn any action by any person, body or authority that is in contravention of the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Read More →8TH AFRICAN NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP: EAGLES-B SEEK WIN AGAINST ZANZIBAR IN SECOND FRIENDLY MATCH
The Thursday encounter comes five days before Nigeria’s first match of the competition against Cup holders Senegal at Zanzibar’s 15,000 -capacity Amaan Stadium.
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PSC SEEKS INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION TO CHECK FRAUD IN POLICE RECRUITMENT
The PSC also warned that it will deal decisively with anyone who engages in racketeering or fraud in the recruitment of qualified Nigerians into the Nigeria Police Force, include Cadet ASPs and Inspectors.
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UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO UNDERGO DRUG INTEGRITY TESTS, AS DRUG EDUCATION ENTERS SCHOOL CURRICULUM
These were the outcomes of a meeting between the Minister of Education, OLATUNJI ALAUSA, and the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, retired Brigadier General MOHAMMED BUBA MARWA, at the Ministry of Education in Abuja.
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ADAMAWA STATE GOVERNOR SHOWERS HOUSE AND CASH GIFTS ON VICTORIOUS SUPER FALCONS COACH
"Today, I was proud to receive Coach Justine Madugu, a true son of Adamawa and hero of Nigeria’s WAFCON 2025 victory."
Read More →8TH AFRICAN NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP: EAGLES-B SEEK WIN AGAINST ZANZIBAR IN SECOND FRIENDLY MATCH
The Thursday encounter comes five days before Nigeria’s first match of the competition against Cup holders Senegal at Zanzibar’s 15,000 -capacity Amaan Stadium.
Read More →Mission X: Gusau Hails Falcons’ Triumph, Says It'll Inspire Eagles in World Cup Race
Gusau commended the awesome fighting spirit of the Falcons, applauding them for their impressive tally of 14 goals for and only three against, and virtuoso performances that earned a clutch of individual awards.
Read More →2026 FIFA World Cup Race: South Africa to Host Nigeria in Bloemfontein on Sept 9
The potentially-explosive Match-day 8 encounter is expected to have enormous implications for which team will eventually win the only ticket from Africa’s qualifying group C to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.
Read More →Mission X accomplished as Super Falcons lift 10th African title in Morocco
Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses had the full-capacity Stade Olympique de Rabat breathing heavily after a superlative opening performance that saw them take a two-goal lead after 24 minutes of the explosive encounter.
Read More →MISSION X: SUPER FALCONS TARGET 10TH AFRICAN TITLE IN RABAT
The presence of hosts Morocco guarantees a full house at the magnificent facility in Morocco’s administrative capital, but the Super Falcons will be in no mood to be brow-beaten or shouted out of sync as they fight to pick up a record 10th title.
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FUAD ATANDA LAWAL BOWS OUT IN GRAND STYLE AFTER 8 YEARS AS CHAIRMAN, IKOYI-OBALENDE LCDA ... Commissions remodeled council secretariat, 3 arterial roads
The Principal Secretary to President Bola Tinubu, Mr. Hakeem Muri Okunola, was the guest of honour at the event, and he expressed confidence in the quality of leadership and service delivery that can be achieved at the local government level with financial autonomy now enjoyed by LGAs.
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CONSTITUTION REVIEW: SANWO-OLU RESTATES CALL FOR SPECIAL STATUS FOR LAGOS
The Governor who made this request on Saturday while speaking at the South-West Centre A Public Hearing on the Review of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, also reiterated the call for State Police.
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SENATOR ONYESOH SECURES NCAA EMPLOYMENT FOR RIVERS-EAST INDIGENES
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Publicity and Communications, Peter Oriri, the Rivers-East Senator congratulated the beneficiaries and encouraged them to uphold the diligent work ethics that Rivers State is renowned for as they embark on their national service.
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RESIGNATION FROM PDP: TINUBU AND ATIKU MEN IN BITTER SPAT
In his resignation letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman for Jada Ward One, in Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State, the two-time PDP presidential candidate in 2019 and 2023 cited irreconcilable differences within the former ruling party as the reason for his decision.
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BUHARI DIES AT 82, PRESIDENT TINUBU DECLARES 7-DAYS NATIONAL MOURNING, SUMMONS EMERGENCY FEC, ORDERS FLAG FLOWN AT HALF-MAST
Writing on his personal social media handle, President TINUBU also declared that the Federal Government would accord late President BUHARI full state honours befitting his towering contributions to our country.
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NIGERIA UNDER U.S. PRESSURE TO ACCEPT DEPORTED VENEZUELAN PRISONERS
Speaking on a television programme yesterday, TUGGAR said Nigeria has enough challenges of its own and it won serve as a dumping ground for Venezuelan prisoners.
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WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS PRESIDENT TRUMP IS TREATING CHRONIC VEIN CONDITION
The White House Press Secretary KAROLINE LEAVITT, said President TRUMP underwent a comprehensive exam, including a diagnostic vascular study, after recently experiencing swelling in his legs.
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7 AFRICAN COUNTRIES FACE VISA RESTRICTION, AS U.S. TRAVEL BAN BEGINS
The travel restriction affects Chad, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Congo-Brazzaville and Equatorial Guinea.
Read More →TANZANIA BLOCKS ACCESS TO X DUE TO PORNOGRAPHY
Tanzanians on social media reported that access to X was blocked due to rising political tensions.
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FREE SPEECH: U.S. THREATENS VISA RESTRICTION AGAINST FOREIGN OFFICIALS
"Free speech is essential to the American way of life – a birthright over which foreign governments have no authority." - Secretary Rubio.
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WOMEN HISTORY MONTH: US CELEBRATES NIGERIAN-BORN BRIGADIER-GENERAL AMANDA AZUBIKE
The US Mission in Nigeria says her journey demonstrates how dedication and perseverance can achieve the American dream.
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KENYA REQUEST TALKS WITH IMF ON NEW LENDING PROGRAMME
This comes after both sides abandoned the ninth review of current $3.6 billion loan programme. The authorities in Nairobi are now contending with rising debt servicing costs.
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SEXUAL OFFENCES TRIAL: DIDDY TO REMAIN IN PRISON TILL OCT 3 FOR SENTENCING, AFTER ACQUITTAL OF MORE SERIOUS CHARGES
After an extensive deliberation that lasted over thirteen hours, the jury found COMBS not guilty of sex racketeering and sex trafficking of two women.
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DEMOCRACY DAY: FG DECLARES PUBLIC HOLIDAY ON THURSDAY, JUNE 12
Minister of Interior says June 12 represents Nigeria’s historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and the future assured.
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OJUDE OBA FESTIVAL: CAPPA ADVOCATES SMOKING BAN
This year’s Ojude Oba festival, themed “Ojude Oba: Celebrating Our Roots, Preserving Our Future," will be held on Sunday at the Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu Ode.
Read More →COURT ADJOURNS N1.38BN FRAUD TRIAL OF FORMER P-SQUARE MANAGER, JUDE OKOYE
Jude Chigozie Okoye is the elder brother of the due of Paul and Peter Okoye, formerly known as P-Square on stage.
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COURT JAILS KANO TIKTOK USER SIX MONTHS FOR NAIRA ABUSE, WITH OPTION OF N50,000 FINE
Justice Amobeda also issued a consequential order appointing the convict as an Ambassador of EFCC and CBN in online advocacy campaigns against Naira Abuse due to her substantial following across various social media platforms.
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CAPPA FAULTS LAGOS WATER MOU FOR LACKING TRANSPARENCY
The NGO called for transparency about the deal, saying the Lagos State government owed its taxpayers a duty of disclosure and accountability.
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HIGH DEATH RATE FROM NCD: EXPERTS EXPLORE MEDIA ROLE IN ENFORCING ‘SALT TARGET AND FRONT OF PACK WARNING’ ON PROCESSED FOODS
People are consuming foods that are heavily processed, high in salt and sugar, and poorly labelled. In other words, illness is no longer just a consequence of poverty or other factors. Akinbode Oluwafemi, Executive Director, CAPPA.
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LAGOS STATE LAUNCHES 'PRODUCE FOR LAGOS' FOOD INITIATIVE, BACKED WITH N500B OFFTAKE FUND
The Governor said that through the programme, food will be grown, jobs created, wastage reduced, and people will receive help to earn a living from agriculture.
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I'M VINDICATED, SAYS ONASANYA, AS COURT THROWS OUT LOAN CONTROVERSY CASE
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 struck out the case after the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, withdrew the suit following an out-of-court settlement among the parties.
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NATIONAL SINGLE WINDOW PROJECT TAKES OFF Q1 2026 - PRESIDENT TINUBU
President TINUBU handed out the directive through his Chief of Staff, FEMI GBAJABIAMILA, during the fifth meeting of the NSW Steering Committee at the State House in Abuja.
Read More →NAGAFF FOUNDER RALLIES STAKEHOLDERS TO EMBRACE NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE’ B’ODOGWU INNOVATION
He said that the Customs needed to be properly funded, especially that Nigeria is now in the eye of global customs administration, with the Comptroller General of Customs, BASHIR ADEWALE ADENIYI as Chairman of World Customs Organisation.
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NNPC DONATES 35 CNG BUSES TO PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE ...Restates Commitment to Cleaner, Sustainable Fuel Alternative
“I am proud that NNPC Ltd is playing a pivotal role in driving the Federal Government’s gas agenda towards energy transition,” the GCEO stated.
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EXPLORING THE INTRICATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE BENCH
If we want to improve this relationship, all judges should be allowed to come back to the Bar with full privileges then we will see some substantive positive changes in attitudes and behaviors .
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BEYOND PRAISE AND PLEASANTRIES: SUCCEEDING AS BAR LEADER
The legal profession in this country must rise to it's rightful status as the protector of the rule of law.
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JUNE 12: CAPPA TASKS FG ON DEMOCRACY DIVIDENDS
CAPPA also warned that Nigeria’s key institutions and basic freedoms are under siege. It said that the country’s anti-corruption agencies, legislature, and even the judiciary continue to wobble under political pressure.
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OJUDE OBA FESTIVAL: CAPPA ADVOCATES SMOKING BAN
This year’s Ojude Oba festival, themed “Ojude Oba: Celebrating Our Roots, Preserving Our Future," will be held on Sunday at the Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu Ode.
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PCN OKOTA PARISH CELEBRATES INDUCTION SERVICE FOR RT. REV. VICTORIA TOCHUKWU MBA AS MINISTER-IN-CHARGE
The special church service was at the instance of the Lagos South Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, with the Presbytery Moderator, Right Reverend Anthony Obim as the officiating minister. NewsTrendsNG was at the ceremony and captured the special moments.
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BUILDING A NEW NIGERIA, ENGAGING FOR PROGRESS AND UNITY – PETER OBI
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party declared that a new Nigerian is becoming possible, after he held a meeting with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.
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NNPC DONATES 35 CNG BUSES TO PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE ...Restates Commitment to Cleaner, Sustainable Fuel Alternative
“I am proud that NNPC Ltd is playing a pivotal role in driving the Federal Government’s gas agenda towards energy transition,” the GCEO stated.
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INEC CREATES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DIVISION
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said the initiative puts the Commission in the forefront of institutionalising AI capabilities within its ICT infrastructure.
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BUDGIT DIRECTOR SAYS FAILED DEMOCRACIES CAUSE OF MILITARY COUPS IN WEST AFRICA, AS CIVICTECH CONFERENCE HOLDS IN LAGOS
With participants, mainly young people drawn across Ghana, Cape Verde, Togo, Senegal, among others, the conference explored topics such as Strengthening Democracy in West Africa Through Technology and Democracy in Digital Age.
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ABIA GOVT SETS N120 BILLION IGR TARGET, LAUNCHES STATEWIDE DATA ENUMERATION
This initiative, aimed at capturing detailed data on houses, businesses, and residents, is designed to boost revenue generation, ensure fairness in taxation, and improve access to social services across the state.
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PAVING THE WAY FOR A STRONGER FUTURE: NIGERIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSFORMATION TAKING SHAPE
This was part of the outcome of the Maiden Mid-Term Review Meeting convened by the Federal Ministry of Works to assess the implementation of resolutions reached at the 29th National Council on Works (NCW).
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FG SIGNS $174M PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH UNIDO
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, said the partnership with UNIDO is for a period of four years, from 2024 to 2028.
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PSC DISOWNS ADVERTISEMENT FOR ADMISSION INTO POLICE ACADEMY
The spokesman said that the Police Service Commission would continue to resist and condemn any action by any person, body or authority that is in contravention of the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Read More →UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO UNDERGO DRUG INTEGRITY TESTS, AS DRUG EDUCATION ENTERS SCHOOL CURRICULUM
These were the outcomes of a meeting between the Minister of Education, OLATUNJI ALAUSA, and the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, retired Brigadier General MOHAMMED BUBA MARWA, at the Ministry of Education in Abuja.
Read More →BUDGIT DIRECTOR SAYS FAILED DEMOCRACIES CAUSE OF MILITARY COUPS IN WEST AFRICA, AS CIVICTECH CONFERENCE HOLDS IN LAGOS
With participants, mainly young people drawn across Ghana, Cape Verde, Togo, Senegal, among others, the conference explored topics such as Strengthening Democracy in West Africa Through Technology and Democracy in Digital Age.
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HIGH DEATH RATE FROM NCD: EXPERTS EXPLORE MEDIA ROLE IN ENFORCING ‘SALT TARGET AND FRONT OF PACK WARNING’ ON PROCESSED FOODS
People are consuming foods that are heavily processed, high in salt and sugar, and poorly labelled. In other words, illness is no longer just a consequence of poverty or other factors. Akinbode Oluwafemi, Executive Director, CAPPA.
Read More →WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS PRESIDENT TRUMP IS TREATING CHRONIC VEIN CONDITION
The White House Press Secretary KAROLINE LEAVITT, said President TRUMP underwent a comprehensive exam, including a diagnostic vascular study, after recently experiencing swelling in his legs.
Read More →RESIDENTS OF IKOYI-OBALENDE CELEBRATE, AS FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU UNVEILS UPGRADED PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE
The Chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, Hon Fuad Atanda Lawal, described the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Primary Health Centre as one of his biggest achievements, as he prepares to exit office after eight years.
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NIMET ISSUES FLOOD ALERT IN 20 STATES …Calls for emergency evacuation in flood plains
The agency advised residents of the states to relocate, if necessary, clear drainage systems, prepare emergency kits.
Read More →EOSHE LAUNCHES LAGOS TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGN, ADVOCATES COLLECTIVE ACTION TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT
FOUAD OKI said the vision behind the advocacy of the EOSHE volunteers he leads is to engage in robust advocacy campaign focused on transforming WASH, climate change, sanitation practices, and environmental conservation in Lagos State.
Read More →BEYOND PARDON AND POSTHUMOUS HONOURS, ACTIVIST SEEKS CLOSURE TO VICTIMS OF OGONI STRUGGLE
Environmental rights activist from the Ogoni extraction, CELESTINE AKPOBARI, said President TINUBU should have instituted a panel of inquiry into the killings of the Ogoni-Nine to revert the justice done by the military.
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PSC DISOWNS ADVERTISEMENT FOR ADMISSION INTO POLICE ACADEMY
The spokesman said that the Police Service Commission would continue to resist and condemn any action by any person, body or authority that is in contravention of the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Read More →UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO UNDERGO DRUG INTEGRITY TESTS, AS DRUG EDUCATION ENTERS SCHOOL CURRICULUM
These were the outcomes of a meeting between the Minister of Education, OLATUNJI ALAUSA, and the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, retired Brigadier General MOHAMMED BUBA MARWA, at the Ministry of Education in Abuja.
Read More →BUDGIT DIRECTOR SAYS FAILED DEMOCRACIES CAUSE OF MILITARY COUPS IN WEST AFRICA, AS CIVICTECH CONFERENCE HOLDS IN LAGOS
With participants, mainly young people drawn across Ghana, Cape Verde, Togo, Senegal, among others, the conference explored topics such as Strengthening Democracy in West Africa Through Technology and Democracy in Digital Age.
Read More →Health - View All →
HIGH DEATH RATE FROM NCD: EXPERTS EXPLORE MEDIA ROLE IN ENFORCING ‘SALT TARGET AND FRONT OF PACK WARNING’ ON PROCESSED FOODS
People are consuming foods that are heavily processed, high in salt and sugar, and poorly labelled. In other words, illness is no longer just a consequence of poverty or other factors. Akinbode Oluwafemi, Executive Director, CAPPA.
Read More →WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS PRESIDENT TRUMP IS TREATING CHRONIC VEIN CONDITION
The White House Press Secretary KAROLINE LEAVITT, said President TRUMP underwent a comprehensive exam, including a diagnostic vascular study, after recently experiencing swelling in his legs.
Read More →RESIDENTS OF IKOYI-OBALENDE CELEBRATE, AS FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU UNVEILS UPGRADED PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE
The Chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, Hon Fuad Atanda Lawal, described the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Primary Health Centre as one of his biggest achievements, as he prepares to exit office after eight years.
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NIMET ISSUES FLOOD ALERT IN 20 STATES …Calls for emergency evacuation in flood plains
The agency advised residents of the states to relocate, if necessary, clear drainage systems, prepare emergency kits.
Read More →EOSHE LAUNCHES LAGOS TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGN, ADVOCATES COLLECTIVE ACTION TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT
FOUAD OKI said the vision behind the advocacy of the EOSHE volunteers he leads is to engage in robust advocacy campaign focused on transforming WASH, climate change, sanitation practices, and environmental conservation in Lagos State.
Read More →BEYOND PARDON AND POSTHUMOUS HONOURS, ACTIVIST SEEKS CLOSURE TO VICTIMS OF OGONI STRUGGLE
Environmental rights activist from the Ogoni extraction, CELESTINE AKPOBARI, said President TINUBU should have instituted a panel of inquiry into the killings of the Ogoni-Nine to revert the justice done by the military.
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