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Oba of Benin resolves communal dispute in Iguovbiobo community
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has resolved the communal dispute in Iguovbiobo Community in Uhunmwode local government area of Edo State after due consultation with elders of the community. The Obazelu of Benin, Chief Osaro Idah, who conveyed Oba Ewuare’s decision during a Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee meeting in the presence of Iguovbiobo…
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Fire guts popular wood market in Kebbi
A devastating fire has gutted a popular wood and timber market known as Kara Market in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, destroying shops and properties. The fire, which began in the early hours of Sunday, resulted in the loss of goods and structures worth millions of naira. According to eyewitnesses, the fire spread rapidly before firefighters arrived. “We just saw smoke…
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MOP seeks expedite registration as political party
The Movement of the People (MOP), a political group advocating for electoral justice, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to expedite its registration as a political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by the group’s spokesperson, Joshua Iduwe, MOP revealed that it has formally applied for registration four times over the past…
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PHOTOS: Steeze, colour, royal display as Ijebu nation holds 2025 Ojude Oba
Different groups clad in colourful attires dance to the sound of drums at the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival with steeze.
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Democracy Day: FG declares June 12 public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June, 2025, as Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion of 26 years of an uninterrupted civil rule. This was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the…
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Eno celebrates Ibom Air at six
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has congratulated the State-owned airline, Ibom Air on the occasion of its sixth anniversary. In a congratulatory message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno, commended the management and staff of the airline for, “holding aloft our flag of excellence in aviation. “Six years after you commenced commercial…
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LASHMA urges LASUSTECH students to utilize ‘Ilera Eko’ health insurance plan
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has called on the students of the Lagos State University of Technology (LASUSTECH) to utilise the State Social Health Insurance Plan, popularly known as ILERA EKO, to have ready access to good health care. Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, made the call during a recent sensitisation of…
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2 Akwa Ibom commissioners deny resigning from cabinet
The Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga and the Finance Commissioner, Mr. Emem Almond Bob, have refuted rumours in the social media that they have refused to join Governor Umo Eno in his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. A statement signed by Information Officer in the Ministry of Works Evelyn Udobia for…
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Okpebholo commends Eno for defecting to APC
..says defection, capable of attracting more investments to South South The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has described the defection of Akwa Ibom’s Governor, Umo Eno, from the People Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “historic” and capable of attracting more investment opportunities to the South-South region. In a statement on Saturday, Okpebholo, made the remarks…
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China will continue to strengthen civilizational exchanges with African countries, says Yuqing
The Chinese Consul General in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has said China would continue to strengthen civilizational exchanges and mutual learning with African countries including Nigeria. Yuqing, in her statement tittled ” Strengthen Civilizational Dialogue, Foster China-African Friendship”, said that China would not only join hands with Africa to promote inclusive development but also to provide an inexhaustible driving force for…
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