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2BABA, MAKHADZI, STONEBOY, EDDY KENZO, NIKITA, OTHERS FOR UNVEILING OF AFRIMA 2025
Eyob Alemayehu, AFRIMA’s Country Director in Ethiopia, said the excitement surrounding the hosting rights bid will hit its peak when the winning city is officially announced and awarded a certificate during the event.
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ALIYU AUDU RESIGNS AS PRESIDENT TINUBU'S SSA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The Presidency is yet to respond to the resignation of the presidential aide as at the time of filing this report.
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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.
Read More →PRESIDENT FEDERATION CUP: LAGOS, KWARA GOVERNORS TO GRACE GRAND FINALE
Cup holders Rivers Angels will confront Nasarawa Amazons in the women’s final, before ‘giant-killers’ Abakaliki FC tango with Kwara United in the men’s final.
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EASTER HOLIDAYS: 2,250 NSCDC OPERATIVES FOR SECURITY DUTIES IN LAGOS
NSCDC State Commandant said areas of special attention include the protection of critical assets and infrastructure.
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AFRIMA PARTNERS BRIDGEAFRIC, UNESCO FOR LAGOS GLOBAL MUSIC WORKSHOP
The event is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, March 26th to Saturday, 29th, 2025, and it aims to train young creatives, foster international collaborations, and further enhance the capabilities of creators and professionals within the value chain of music production and business.
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ANTI-CULTISM SQUADS DEPLOYED ACROSS LAGOS, AS POLICE NABS ARMED ROBBER WITH AK-47
The police spokesman said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had been actively involved in armed robbery and land-grabbing activities in various parts of Lagos State.
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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.
Read More →COURT JAILS 17 CHINESE NATIONALS FOR INTERNET FRAUD AND CYBERCRIME IN LAGOS
The convicts were among seven hundred and ninety-two suspects involved in cryptocurrency scam, who were arrested following a mass raid by the EFCC on December 19, 2024, code-named ‘Eagle Flush Operation’.
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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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PICTURES: NBA WESTERN ZONE HOLDS HUMAN RIGHTS SUMMIT IN IBADAN
Focus is on the Reform of the Administration of Criminal Justice System in Nigeria.
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IKOYI-OBALENDE LCDA INCREASES DOCTORS' SALARIES TO N800,000, AS RECONSTRUCTION OF PHC NEARS COMPLETION
The latest increment represents a 100% hike from the existing ₦400,000, and a 300% total increase since February 2024, when the doctors’ salaries were first reviewed from ₦200,000 to ₦400,000.
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CUSTOMS INTERCEPT TRUCKLOAD OF ENDANGERED WILDLIFE FROM CAMEROON
The suspected smugglers were found in possession of 213 parrot heads, 29 packs of parrot feathers,128 African hornbill heads, 5 eagle heads, 1 pack of eagle feathers, 2 chimpanzee heads, 4 hands, and 4 legs.
Read More →SENATOR GEORGE AKUME REMAINS AS SGF - FG
The Office of the SGF urged the public, media organisations, and digital platforms to discountenance such rumours and to exercise caution as well as verify the authenticity of information before dissemination.
Read More →COURTS JAIL 11 INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN KWARA STATE
Ten of the convicts were tried before Justice AWOGBORO on charges of impersonation, obtaining under false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime and internet fraud.
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“I AM WITH YOU!” PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSURES NIGERIAN YOUTH
In a terse message on his official X.com handle, President Tinubu said: “This was my message today to the heart of our nation - our Youth, as I inaugurated the National Youth Conference planning committee.”
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ACTIVISTS, NGOs RALLY AGAINST INTRODUCTION OF GMO FOODS IN NIGERIA; SAY NOT SOLUTION FOR FOOD CRISIS
Efforts by the Federal Government to promote the use of Genetically Modified Organism products in Nigeria are facing strong resistance by some Nigerians due to concerns over threats to human health, the environment, food system, and the agricultural sector.
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SENATE SEXUAL HARASSMENT SCANDAL: IRETI KINGIBE DECLARES “UNWAVERING STANCE FOR JUSTICE, AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS”
Senator Kingibe, who is the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, said she was aware of the dismay Nigerians expressed towards her over her initial takes on the sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
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U.S. SPEAKER PROGRAM FOSTERS COLLABORATION, INNOVATION AMONG NIGERIAN MEDIA LEADERS
U.S. Ambassador Richard M. Mills, Jr noted that for the media to remain truly independent, it must also be economically viable.
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PETER OBI'S VISIT TO BAUCHI STATE GOVERNOR SETS TONGUES WAGGING
Governor Mohamed said during the discussions, he reiterated his unwavering commitment to fostering unity and combating division, emphasizing that patriotism remained the foundation of a brighter future for the nation Nigeria.
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POLICE NAB ONLINE BLACKMAILER IMPERSONATING WOMEN
The 22-year-old male suspect allegedly posed as a woman online to deceive unsuspecting men. He lures victims into making nude video calls, which he exploits to blackmail them.
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OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND BOOST SECURITY FOR SALLAH CELEBRATION
The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, noted in a press statement that the initiatives by the Command aim to facilitate safe travel and celebration, and the public is further encouraged to support security efforts for better effectiveness.
Read More →NDLEA DETAINS FAMILY OF 4, OTHERS FOR HARD DRUGS DISTRIBUTION, TRAFFICKING
NDLEA spokesman, FEMI BABAFEMI, said the couple was first arrested with over two hundred and seventy-seven kilograms of Skunk on Friday, June 13, 2025, in the Ojo area of Lagos.
Read More →FG PLANS EVACUATION OF NIGERIANS TRAPPED IN ISRAEL-IRAN HOSTILITIES
All Nigerians who are stranded in Israel and Iran are advised to abide by certain security protocols and contact the nearest Nigerian Embassy of Mission for registration and further instruction.
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SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES 'SILVERBIRD GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR AWARD'
Governor Sanwo-Olu bagged the award during a ceremony Sunday night, March 16, 2025, at the Eko Hotels and Suite in Victoria Island, Lagos.
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AIR-VICE MARSHAL UBADIKE BECOMES FIRST-EVER SERVING PROFESSOR OF NAF
Air Vice Marshal Ubadike holds a PhD and Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and Aerospace Vehicle Design from the Cranfield University in the United Kingdom.
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22ND NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL: GOLDEN EAGLETS ZOOM INTO SEMI-FINALS
Abdulmuiz Adeleke, who netted the first goal in the 2-1 win over Edo State on Monday, came up big with a brace against Ebonyi State in Friday morning’s quarter-final encounter, which the Eaglets won 5-0 to sail into the last four.
Read More →MISSION X: SUPER FALCONS CONFIDENT OF CRUSHING BANYANA BANYANA IN CASABLANCA
In the competition’s 27-year history, the Super Falcons have never failed to make the semi finals, and boastful Zambia turned out to be too weak to shred that record when both teams met in the quarter finals on Friday, an encounter from which the Super Falcons ran out 5-0 winners.
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PRESIDENT FEDERATION CUP: ANGELS AT WAR IN ABA, AS QUEENS AND AMAZONS BATTLE IN AYINGBA
On Saturday, the Cup holders will have their work cut out against nifty Ibom Angels in what is a repeat of the 2017 and 2018 Final matches, which Rivers Angels won on both occasions.
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AFRICA MUST UNITE AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS - NESREA DG
NESREA DG, Dr. Innocent Barikor stressed the need for African countries to adopt unified standards on environmental issues.
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