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Emir Sulu-Gambari mourns Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin

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BY KEHINDE AKINPELU The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has mourned over the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Oba Olakulehin who died on Monday 7th July 2025. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, in a condolence message

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Police rescue 35 kidnapped persons enroute Kebbi

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Operatives of the Niger State Police Command has announced the rescue of 35 persons being transported to Kebbi State by their abductors. The Command disclosed that the lucky person’s who might have spent over a year in detention at various camps of suspected Boko Haram insurgents were rescued when the police intercepted the vehicle in […]

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Bayelsa Dep Gov urges NBA to defend rule of law

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By Aherhoke Okioma Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has renewed his call on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to leave no stone unturned towards ensuring that the rule of law is respected and obeyed in the country. Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who made the call during a courtesy call by the President of the NBA […]

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U.S City proclaims Ijaw Day as diasporans honour Jonathan, Diri, Fubara, Clark, Others

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By Aherhoke Okioma The City of Houston in Texas, United States of America, has proclaimed July 5 as Ijaw Convention Day. The proclamation signed by the city’s Mayor, John Whitmire, was presented to the Ijaw National Congress of the Americas (INC-A) on Saturday during the award night and unveiling of the Ijaw Cultural and Heritage […]

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Akume as SGF won’t stop region from producing National Chairman – APC Forum

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By Kingsley Chukwuka The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has declared that holding the position of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) cannot stop the region from producing the National Chairman of the party. The Forum made the declaration in a statement issued by its Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, on Saturday in […]

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Okpebholo approves N1Billion bursary for Edo students in tertiary institutions

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By Titus Akhigbe The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the sum of ₦1 billion as bursary support for students of Edo State origin in tertiary institutions across the country. Okpebholo, during a town hall meeting with young people in Edo State recently, pledged to look into a passionate request made […]

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Makinde has transformed Oyo into new economic hub of S/West -Commissioner

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BY ADEGBOYEGA STEPHEN Oyo State Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Hon. Abdulmojeed Olawale Mogbonjubola, has said that the administration of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has transformed the state into a new economic hub in the South-West. He said that through the delivery of high-impact, durable and cross-functional roads and hydraulics and the

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More high-powered opposition members to join APC – Ebonyi APC Chairman

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By Peter Okutu The All Progressives Congress, APC Chairman, Ebonyi State, Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha has declared that more high-powered members of the opposition political party in Ebonyi State will soon join the APC family in few weeks time He explained that he has kick-started a dialogue with one of the House of Representatives members in […]

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Coalition backs calls on ex-NNPC chief, Wunti to join Bauchi Gov’ship contest

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By Samuel Luka The Bauchi state Coalition of Christian Youth and Elders in Politics has called on the immediate past Group General Manager, Health Safety Security and Environment (HSSE) at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Malam Bala Maijama’a Wunti to answer the several calls on him by groups and individuals to join the […]