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Police disperse Rivers protesters
Officers of the Rivers State Police Command on Monday morning fired teargas at protesters gathered at the Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The protesters who are members of the ‘Take It Back Movement’ were greeted by heavy police presence when they gathered at the protest venue as early as 9am. “Nobody can tell us where not to…
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Despite police warning, youths embark on protest in Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, others
Protesters have taken to the streets of Abuja and Lagos despite repeated warnings from the police. The demonstrations, organised by the Take It Back Movement, are underway in several parts of the country. In Abuja, activist and movement leader Omoyele Sowore was joined by Deji Adeyanju, a human rights lawyer, as they led demonstrators in defiance of police efforts…
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Tinubu’s respect for national sovereignty significantly influences effectiveness of Nigeria’s foreign policy- Jimoh Ibrahim
Chairman of the Nigerian Senate Inter-Parliamentary Committee, Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, has emphasised that President Bola Tinubu’s respect for national sovereignty significantly influences the effectiveness of Nigeria’s foreign policy. Ibrahim made the remarks at the 150th session of the General Assembly of the World Parliament standing committee on peace and international security in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He cited Niger as a unique…
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BREAKING: Car plunges off Otedola bridge in Lagos
A red coloured private car has plunged off the Otedola Bridge near MKO Abiola garden, Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos. The occupant in the car was said to be in critical condition. In a viral video posted on TVCnews facebook page, sympathisers and emergency responders including officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) swift in action to rescue the situation. As…
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2027: Obi still chieftain of Labour Party- Tanko
The Interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, on Monday, Peter Obi has not joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Tanko, a campaigner for the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), said the former Anambra State governor is still a member of the Labour Party (LP) till further developments. Speaking as a guest on Channels…
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Northern youths distance self from planned nationwide protest
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has distanced itself from the planned nationwide protest tagged Take-It-Back, warning that such demonstrations could inflame tensions and destabilise the country. President of the group, Isah Abubakar, in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna, said while the council acknowledges the frustrations of many young Nigerians, it believes that the current atmosphere calls for…
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15 injured as gas explosion rocks shop in Lagos
A gas cylinder explosion triggered a fire emergency Sunday afternoon in the Ijora Badia area of Lagos, leaving 15 residents with burn injuries, according to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The incident occurred around 4:10pm at 12, Amosu Street, Apapa Iganmu LCDA, when a 25kg gas cylinder leaked inside a mini shop containing five similar cylinders. The shop…
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LSSC, Global Ambassadors announce commemorative events to mark 2025 International Day of Sports
As part of the activities marking the 2025 International Day of Sports for Development and Peace, the Lagos State Sports Commission (ISSC) in collaboration with Global Ambassadors Initiative has announced series of events commemorating the celebration. At a media briefing held on Friday at the Conference Room of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Director-General of LSSC, Lekan Fatodu discussed extensively on…
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LASG refines economic strategy for 2025 at high level retreat
The Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget (MEPB) has convened a strategic retreat, bringing together key leaders to refine its economic strategy for 2025. The initiative aims to align priorities, enhance performance, and strengthen collaboration within the Ministry, ensuring effective economic governance in the face of evolving challenges. Under the theme: “Aligning Priorities, Driving Performance: Building a Unified…
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Olunloyo was highly distinguished even among geniuses—Southern Governors Forum
Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, mathematician and engineer, and renowned technocrat, a few days before his 90th birthday, as a great loss to Nigeria and intellectuals around the world. Abiodun, in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday,…
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