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target=_blank>Youth Congress Urges Tinubu To Intervene In Kwara APC Gov’ship Primary Dispute
The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take personal interest in the disputed All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Kwara State, warning that the controversy risks damaging young Nigerians’ confidence in democratic participation. Speaking at a press conference, the group’s National President, Comrade Engr. Jethro Annum, said the…
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target=_blank>Calabar Police Trains Officers On Weapon Handling
The Zone 6 Command of the Nigerian Police Force, Calabar, Cross River State, has conducted training for officers and men of the command on proper weapon handling and firearms rules of engagement. According to the Zone 6 Public Relations Officer, DSP Jefferson Osupe, this is in line with the directives of the Inspector General of…
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target=_blank>AY Shares Late Alexx Ekubo’s Final Message After Burial
Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun has shared an emotional message from the late Alexx Ikenna Ekubo, following his burial in his hometown on Thursday, 18 June, 2026. In a post shared on social media, AY revealed that the message was recorded by the deceased before his passing and was intended to inspire others rather…
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target=_blank>Bayelsa Govt Urges Patience As Gas Turbine Power Supply Expands Across Metropolis
The Bayelsa State Government has appealed to residents to remain patient as it continue to extend electricity generated from the state’s gas turbine project to all parts of the Yenagoa metropolis and surrounding communities. The Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, made this appeal on Friday in Yenagoa during the April and…
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target=_blank>Lagos Partners Climate Action UK To Drive Sustainable Finance At London Climate Week 2026
Lagos State Government, through the Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy, is strengthening its global climate leadership through a strategic partnership with Climate Action for London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2026. This is as the state government reinforced its commitment to advancing innovative climate finance solutions and accelerating the transition to resilient, low-carbon and…
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target=_blank>Ekiti 2026: Don’t Publish Any Unauthorised Election Results, Police Warns Journalists
…dismiss claims of possible ballot box snatching The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Ekiti State Command, has warned individuals, political groups and other actors against publishing any unauthorised election results ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State. While addressing the Press at the Command Headquarters, Ado Ekiti on Friday, the Commissioner of Police in charge…
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target=_blank>Crisis Management Bill: Osun Moves To Prevent Conflicts, Promote Sustainable Devt
The lawmaker representing Obokun Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewumi Adeyemi popularly known as Irekandu, has said the Osun State Crisis Management and Peace Building Bill will provide a comprehensive framework to prevent conflicts and promote sustainable development across the state. According to Adeyemi, the bill has been passed by the…
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target=_blank>Awujale Throne: Afobaje Council Slams Olisa, Insists On Due Process
The crisis rocking the process of picking a new Awujale of Ijebuland has widened, as the Afobaje Council on Friday lambasted the Olisa of Ijebu Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya, for sending a letter to the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun and referring to himself as the head of the Council. The Olisa had in a…
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target=_blank>Polaris Bank Debunks Fatality Claims After Fire Outbreak At Lagos Branch
Polaris Bank has dismissed reports claiming that dozens of people died in a fire incident at its Broad Street branch in Lagos, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement issued by the bank’s management, the fire reportedly broke out at the car park of the Broad Street branch, originating from a customer’s…
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target=_blank>Yul Edochie Denies Blocking Judy Austin’s Ex-Husband From Seeing Their Children
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has dismissed allegations that he played a role in preventing the ex-husband of his wife, Judy Austin, from having access to their children. The actor reacted on Friday after Judy Austin’s former husband reportedly claimed during a recent podcast appearance that he had been denied the opportunity to see his children….
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