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Nigerian News

Attah, Akpanudoedehe, others to grace launch of ‘The Gardener’ by fiery Anglican Priest

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A retired priest of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Venerable Emmanuel O. Ajayi is set to launch his memoir, The Gardener. The book which catalogues some of his experiences …

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Nigerian News

Effium community killings: Ebonyi indigines want Buhari’s urgent intervention

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) said it is alarmed by the persistent killings ongoing in Effium community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state, calling …

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Nigerian News

FG earmarks N1trn for cottage industries in each 774 LGs

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 - by Taiye Odewale,

… As Senate demands plan The federal government has proposed to spend one trillion naira on  establishment of one cottage industry in each of the 774 Local  Governments Area Councils  …

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Nigerian News

Effium crisis: Police declare 18 persons wanted

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 - by Amarachukwu Egwu-Agha,

Not fewer than 18 persons Tuesday were declared wanted by the Ebonyi state police command, Abakaliki. The people according to a statement released by the Police public Relations officer, DSP …

Effium crisis: Police declare 18 persons wanted Read More
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Nigerian News

3 beggars die of Cholera, another 3 hospitalized in Osun

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Osun State Police Command Tuesday disclosed that three persons died of Cholera while another three hospitalized in Ede, Osun state. The incident happened at Oke-Gada, Ede North local government area …

3 beggars die of Cholera, another 3 hospitalized in Osun Read More
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Nigerian News

FGM: UNICEF, NOA train 24 community surveillance team in Ebonyi

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 - by Amarachukwu Egwu-Agha,

National Orientation Agency, NOA Ebonyi state chapter with the support from the United nations children’s fund (UNICEF) Monday , trained 24  surveillance  team to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) i …

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Letters

The neglect of Burdugau G’ in Katsina state

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 - by Admin III

I want to express my views on the impact of democracy on the rural communities in my state Katsina, specifically the zone where I and our current Governor Aminu Bello …

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Nigerian News

Insecurity: Gov Makinde heads new security Task Force

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 - by Bayo Agboola,

Worried by the security challenges in Oyo state, Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday announced the formation of the state’s security Task Force committee. Inaugurating the committee, the governor said that …

Insecurity: Gov Makinde heads new security Task Force Read More
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Nigerian News

Bandits kidnap 2 OOU female students in Ogun

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

Two female students of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Aiyetoro Campus in Yewa North Local Government area of Ogun State have been kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be bandits. Blueprint report …

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Nigerian News

Vigilantes kill 9 bandits, arrest 4 in Niger

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 - by Aideloje Ojo

 Vigilantes have reportedly killed nine  armed bandits in Lapai local government area of Niger state after a shoot out. Blueprint learnt that the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in Gulu …

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Nigerian News

Troops kill 41 terrorists, rescue 60 in Borno

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 - by Benjamin Samson

Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have killed 41 Boko Haram Terrorists and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Gamboru axis, Ngala Local Government Area of Borno state. A …

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Nigerian News

Ishaq: Kwara-born Army General as Zulum’s security adviser

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 - by Benjamin Samson

Governor Babangana Umura Zulum of Borno state and his predecessor Kashim Ibrahim Shetima, for the love of their people and desire to see the war against Boko Haram and Islamic …

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Breaking: Gunmen kill 6 in Osun village

March 14, 2021March 14, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

No fewer than six people have been killed in a village around Wasinmi, Ayedire local government area of Osun state.  Residents of the area have been thrown into panic and …

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Nigerian News

Bala sets up screening panel over salary delay

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 - by Najib Sani

To address the complaint of civil servants working in various organizations in Bauchi state over non payment of salaries for some months, the state governor has set up a committee …

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Nigerian News

Residents scamper for safety as robbers attack bank in Osun

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Residents of Okuku in Odo-Otin local government area of Osun state have been thrown into panic as some robbers invaded a generation bank in the town.  The robbers, who invaded …

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Nigerian News

Breaking: Sunday Igboho allegedly attacked, harrassed by DSS operatives in Ibadan

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Former Avaition Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has confirmed that the joint security team sought to violently arrest Sunday Igboho while on his way to Lagos to see Pa Adebanjo. According to …

Breaking: Sunday Igboho allegedly attacked, harrassed by DSS operatives in Ibadan Read More
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Nigerian News

Breaking: Over 370 students kidnapped in Zamfara

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 - by Sanusi Mohammed, Gusau

Bandits have reportedly kidnapped over 350 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe, Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara state. A resident of the area Sani Tela Jangebe in …

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Nigerian News

Court remands 3 over assault on Osun monarch

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Three persons, Tijani Wasiu (35), Akangbe Tairu (35) and Samad Mutairu (30), were Monday remanded in Ilesa correctional centre by a Magistrates’ Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun state, for allegedly …

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Breaking: Again, bandits invade Niger community, kill one, abduct many

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 - by Admin III

Just when efforts are on to secure release of abducted school boys, teachers and other staff, gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked Madaka, a nearby community to Kagara. Kagara …

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Opinion

Pius Anyim Pius: Still impacting his milieu at 60, by James Ume

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 - by James Ume

He is no less a child of providence, wielding influence with alluring humility and exemplary focus. He has spoken and continues to speak to both regional and national uncertainties and …

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Breaking: Again, gunmen invade school, kidnap students, teachers, kill one in Niger

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 - by Admin III

Gunmen on Tuesday stormed Government Science College (GSC), Kagara in Rafi local government area of Niger state, and killed a student, then abducted many students, teachers and others. According to …

Breaking: Again, gunmen invade school, kidnap students, teachers, kill one in Niger Read More
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Nigerian News

Kidnappers release 5 in Niger after collecting N1.7m ransom

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 - by Aideloje Ojo

Five persons kidnapped in Avu of Gupa – Abugi community in Lapai Local government of Niger state have been released by their abductors after payment of N1.7m ransom. The victims reportedly …

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Fresh registration: Petroleum Minister, Sylva revalidates, mobilises Bayelsans for APC

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has revalidated his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the ongoing nationwide fresh registration/revalidation exercise. The former governor …

Fresh registration: Petroleum Minister, Sylva revalidates, mobilises Bayelsans for APC Read More
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Kwara APC: Kinsmen dump Lai Mohammed, back Gov AbdulRasazaq, Samari

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara state, where Minister of Information and Culture hails from have thrown their support behind  the state governor, AbdulRahman …

Kwara APC: Kinsmen dump Lai Mohammed, back Gov AbdulRasazaq, Samari Read More
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Opinion

Presidential faux pas, agents provocateur, peacemakers

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 - by Victoria Ngozi Ikeano

Without exception we all wished one another a happy new year, ‘Wishing you 12 months 52 weeks 365 days of success and joy’ reverberated throughout the land in exultation and …

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Cautionary concerns in conflict communication

In a country of dazzling diversity like Nigeria, conflicts are almost inevitable. Managing them requires not only tact and empathy ...

The Tinubu phenomenon: Lessons in political durability

In recent weeks, I stumbled on a thought-provoking article lamenting the North’s decline, how a region so rich in people ...

The invisible commodity: Why charcoal is not on Nigeria’s economic map

When the federal government announced at the 2025 Forest Economy Summit its plan to unlock $2 billion from Nigeria’s forest ...

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On Monday, 1st September 2025, I was elated to witness Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state honour our dear ...

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Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

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Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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