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Nigerian News

Assaults on journalists: NUJ directs media blackout to Bauchi police

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 - by Najib Sani

Following recurring assaults on journslists at public functions by the men of the Bauchi state command of the Nigeria police, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has directed all media …

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Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: US Court orders FBI to arrest Abba Kyari over multi-million dollar fraud allegation

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 - by Admin III

US Court has issued a warrant of arrest on Nigeria’s deputy police commissioner, Abba Kyari, Court documents have revealed. According to Peoples Gazette, Otis Wright of the United States District …

Breaking: US Court orders FBI to arrest Abba Kyari over multi-million dollar fraud allegation Read More
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Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Kidnappers demand N100m ransom on 80-year-old first class monarch in Kaduna

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 - by Admin III

Barely 24 hours after kidnapping the paramount ruler of Jaba Chiefdom, Kpop Ham, Jonathan Gyet Maude, in Jaba local government area of Kaduna state, his abductors have demanded N100 million …

Kidnappers demand N100m ransom on 80-year-old first class monarch in Kaduna Read More
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Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: Bandits invade community near Kaduna, kidnap another first class traditional ruler

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 - by AbdulRaheem Aodu

The Kpop Ham and paramount ruler of Jaba Chiefdom in Jaba local government area of Kaduna state, Dr. Jonathan Danladi Gyet Maude, has been abducted by gunmen suspected to be …

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Nigerian News

Covid-19: Kano cancels Sallah festivities

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 - by Bashir Mohammed

In compliance with the federal government’s  pronouncement about the emergence of another variant of Covid-19   likely to hit six states  putting them on  red alert  which include;  Kano, the  state …

Covid-19: Kano cancels Sallah festivities Read More
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Nigerian News

Preparation in top gear as Warri awaits new Olu

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 - by Admin III

36-year-old Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, who emerged as the Olu designate will be crowned as the 21st Olu of Warri in a ceremony at Ode-Itsekiri expected to host eminent first class traditional …

Preparation in top gear as Warri awaits new Olu Read More
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Nigerian News

Southern govs’ resolution: Stop heating up polity, YAF cautions politicians

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A coalition under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF) on Friday, called for caution over the ongoing national debate arising from the resolutions of last Monday’s Southern Governors’ …

Southern govs’ resolution: Stop heating up polity, YAF cautions politicians Read More
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Nigerian News

CTA to Nigerians: Prevail on NASS to adopt electronic transmission of results, others

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Ahead of the passage by the National Assembly the 2021 Electoral Bill which seeks to overturn the 2010 Electoral Act as amended, the Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has asked …

CTA to Nigerians: Prevail on NASS to adopt electronic transmission of results, others Read More
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Nigerian News

Unpatriotic Nigerians championing secession – Osun monarch

July 4, 2021July 4, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

A traditional ruler in Ayedire local government of Osun state, Oba Hameed Oyelude Makama, has faulted the call for secession, describing the agitators as unpatriotic separatists.  This is just as …

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Health

Vaccine: Interfaith dialogue forum takes COVID-19 sensitisation to Yobe

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 - by Yusuf A Yusuf

Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) in collaboration with National primary Health care Development Agency (NPHCDA), International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) was in Yobe to sensitise religious leaders on reaching out …

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Nigerian News

Why cultism persists in schools – Ebonyi govt

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 - by Amarachukwu EgwuAgha,

Ebonyi state ministry of Justice has identified corporal punishment in schools as the cause of increase in cultism in the society. The ministry said students and pupils were being tortured …

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Nigerian News

Rivers monarch accused of defiling 16-year-old girl

June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 - by Godwin Egba

A traditional ruler in Ula-Ehuada community in Ahoad East local government area of Rivers state has been accused of having carnal knowledge of a 16-year-old girl. A report by an …

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Nigerian News

Kano emir Bayero turbans elder brother as Wanbam Kano

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 - by Bashir Mohammed

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, on Friday turbaned his elder brother, Sanusi Ado Bayero, as the new Wanban Kano after spending about seven years on self exile …

Kano emir Bayero turbans elder brother as Wanbam Kano Read More
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Metro

Nation building: FCT monarch preaches peace, love

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 - by Emmanuel Ologun

The traditional ruler of Kwali, HRH (Etsu) Alhaji Sha’aban Audu Nizazo, has called on Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the cause of peace as a precondition for the development of …

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Nigerian News

Over 100 killed in Benue as gunmen attack 4 wards at K/Ala

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 - by John Shiaondo

At least one hundred persons have been reportedly killed within three days in a sustained attack by gunmen suspected to be Herdsmen in four council wards of Katsina Ala Local …

Over 100 killed in Benue as gunmen attack 4 wards at K/Ala Read More
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Features

Insecurity: In justification for establishing NUPEC

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

In this piece, BODE OLAGOKE, takes a look at the recent presentation to the Senate Committee on Interior on the need for the establishment of the National Unity and Peace …

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Nigerian News

YAF to South-west youths: Don’t aide terrorism through secession agitation

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A coalition under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF), Tuesday, in Akure, Ondo state, warned South-west youths against aiding terrorism by certain groups and individuals acting under the …

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Nigerian News

Mbula’s demise: We’ve lost a proud monarch – Gov Fintiri

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 - by Muazu Abari

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has expressed shock over the demise of a first class traditional ruler, the Murum Mbula Jorem Joel Fwa, who passed on at the …

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Nigerian News

You’re symbol of royalty, Ganduje tells Emir of Kano

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 - by Bashir Mohammed

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has described Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the emir of Kano as a credible symbol of royal authority, who is fully committed to the …

You’re symbol of royalty, Ganduje tells Emir of Kano Read More
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Nigerian News

Breaking: Bauchi emirate suspends Reps member Abdullahi indefinitely over contempt

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 - by Najib Sani

The emir of Bauchi Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu has suspended a member representing Bauchi local government in the Federal House of Representatives Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi who holds the traditional title …

Breaking: Bauchi emirate suspends Reps member Abdullahi indefinitely over contempt Read More
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Security & Crime

Support Police, ex-IGP tells Nigerians

May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 - by Admin III

The former Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris, has called on Nigerians to support the Nigeria Police in its relentless efforts to tackle the recurring security challenges in Nigeria. …

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Top Stories / Video News

VIDEO: Dambe traditional boxers entertain Abuja residents as part of sallah festivities

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 - by Admin III
VIDEO: Dambe traditional boxers entertain Abuja residents as part of sallah festivities Read More
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Nigerian News

‘Mama Taraba’ was exceptional, generous, compassionate, Bala Bello mourns ex-women affairs Minister

May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 - by Admin III

The Executive Director (Corporate Services), Nigeria Export-Import Bank, Dr. Bala Mohammed Bello, has described the former Minister of Women Affairs and gubernatorial candidate in Taraba state, late Aisha Jummai Alhassan, …

‘Mama Taraba’ was exceptional, generous, compassionate, Bala Bello mourns ex-women affairs Minister Read More
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Nigerian News

Sexual violence: Chinda, Eboh, other celebrity actors in ‘Speak up’ movie

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A serial drama movie that will help address the ills of sexual and gender based violence, starring Monalisa Chinda, Chuck Chyke, Steve Eboh and other notable Nollywood stars will be …

Sexual violence: Chinda, Eboh, other celebrity actors in ‘Speak up’ movie Read More
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Nigerian News

Geidam: Bala meets security agents over influx of people to Bauchi

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 - by Najib Sani

Following the influx of people to some local government areas of Bauchi state who fled from Geidam in Yobe state as a result of attacks by Boko Haram militants, governor …

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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 ...

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