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Ilorin Chief Imam dies at 75
By Mosunmola Ayobami The Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, has passed away at the age of 75. Born in Ilorin, Kwara State, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu dedicated his life to Islamic scholarship and service to the Ilorin Emirate. Through years of learning, teaching, and spiritual leadership, he rose to become one of the most influential religious figures…
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FCTA removes 607 beggars, mentally challenged persons from Abuja streets
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has removed 607 beggars and mentally challenged persons from the streets of Abuja between July 2025 and January 2026. The Head of Enforcement at the FCT Social Development Secretariat, Mrs Ukachi Adebayo, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday, saying the operation was carried out by the Operation…
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New GOC 8 Division visits Tidibale community, reaffirms commitment to strengthen security
As part of his first official engagement, the new General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna has carried out an assessment visit to Tidibale Community in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The GOC reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s unwavering dedication to ensuring the safety and…
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Okpebholo hands over 10 patrol vehicles to boost security in Edo Central
In a major step towards strengthening internal security and restoring peace across Edo Central Senatorial District, Governor Monday Okpebholo has handed over ten brand new patrol vehicles to security agencies operating in the district, reaffirming his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on crime and criminality. The presentation ceremony, held at Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, attracted traditional rulers from across Esanland,…
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Gunmen kill police officer, abduct Chinese expatriate in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga Suspected gunmen have killed a police officer and abducted a Chinese expatriate during an attack on a company facility in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident occurred over the weekend at Aqua Triton Company, located in the Ogunmakin area on the outskirts of the state capital. The abducted victim is a principal officer of the firm. Confirming the…
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281 street urchins nabbed as Lagos intensifies clean-up of major roads
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 281 street urchins, popularly known as Omotaku, for harassing stranded motorists in a statewide crackdown on major highways along the Lekki, Ikoyi, and Ojuelegba axis. This was disclosed in a statement shared on Saturday via X by Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. According to the statement,…
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NGF partners Hague Institute to advance justice reform agenda
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), the umbrella body of the 36 state governors, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) to advance a people-centred justice agenda across the federation. The partnership is aimed at promoting accessible, affordable and responsive justice systems in the 36 states, while providing renewed institutional backing for…
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2027 not my focus, God who settled 2023 will handle it-Otti
The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has said that he was not bothered about 2027 as the God that settled 2023 would equally settle it. Otti said that nobody is entitled to distract his government with 2027 elections, stating that he is rather focusing on fixing the state. He stated this on Saturday at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Umuikaa…
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Impeachment Row: Rivers APC calls on Chief Judge to respect injunction
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has called on the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Simeon Amadi, to respect an interim court injunction restraining him from receiving or acting on any resolution of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The Publicity Secretary of the APC in state, Darlington Nwauju, made the call in a statement released…
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EU Delisting: Lagos APC urges Nigerians to rally behind FG reforms
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the European Union’s decision to remove Nigeria from its list of high-risk third-country jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorism financing, describing the move as a major endorsement of the country’s ongoing reforms. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Lagos APC Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, the party…
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