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Police bust cult meeting in Ondo, arrest five suspects
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Police Command has foiled a suspected cult gathering in Akungba Akoko, arresting five persons during a raid on a residential building. The operation, carried out by the command’s Special Anti-Cultism Squad, followed intelligence reports from residents about suspicious activities at the location. Police spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that…
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Easter Message: Shettima preaches hope, backs Tinubu’s reforms
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and united amid the country’s current economic and security challenges, assuring that ongoing reforms by the federal government will eventually lead to better days. In his Easter message released on Sunday, Shettima said the present difficulties being experienced by citizens are temporary and necessary for the country’s long-term recovery…
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Sanwo-Olu pledges accountability, transparency in implementation of $500m HOPE-GOV programme
By Adeola Ogunrinde Sanwo-Olu reaffirms commitment The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the implementation of the $500 million Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme. Sanwo-Olu made this known during a public sensitisation event held at Lagos House, Marina, where the state presented its progress in…
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Kwara governor refutes claims of submitting appointed heir’s name to Tinubu
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has debunked claims of submitting the name of his supposed successor to President Tinubu, noting that such postulations are false, and malicious. Governor AbdulRazaq disclosed this in a statement conveyed through his Special Adviser on Media, Alhaji Bashir Adigun. In the statement, he unequivocally expressed his displeasure in such…
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Super Eagles target Jordan victory as Chelle maintains winning confidence
By Tosin Omojola Following their 2–1 victory over Iran in Antalya on Friday, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed confidence that Nigeria will secure another win when they face Jordan in an international friendly in the same Turkish city on Tuesday. Goals from Moses Simon early in the first half and Akor Adams shortly after the restart handed…
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JUST IN: Kwankwaso resigns from NNPP
Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect. Kwankwaso announced his decision in a statement on Sunday and described it as a difficult but necessary step in view of the current political developments in the country. The former NNPP national leader also said his decision was informed by…
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Saraki rules out 2027 presidential bid, backs Southern zoning
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has ruled out contesting the 2027 presidential election, citing his support for zoning the presidency to the southern region of the country. Saraki made this known on Thursday while speaking as a guest on Politics Today, where he stated clearly that he would not be in the race. “No, I’m not running for president in…
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Nigeria committed to protecting human rights, Shettima says at humanitarian law dialogue
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to promoting and protecting human rights, saying the Federal Government is strengthening legal frameworks and embedding humanitarian principles into security operations to address insecurity and conflict. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja while declaring open the 2026 High-Level International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Dialogue, Shettima said the administration of President Bola Tinubu is pursuing…
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CBN directs IMTOs to open naira settlement accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all international money transfer operators (IMTOs) to open naira settlement accounts and route all remittance transactions through them. This means recipients of diaspora remittances will be paid in the local currency from May, ending decades of dollar payments to Nigerians when relatives abroad send money home. The CBN said the latest policy…
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Akure-based lawyer petitions Aiyedatiwa over brutalisation of lady by Amotekun operatives
By Boye Oyeyemi A legal practitioner named Tope Temokun has filed petitions before the Ondo State Government and relevant authorities over the alleged brutal assault of a woman, Mrs. Oladipupo Taiwo, by operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Akure. Temokun, who signed the petition as Principal Counsel of Tope Temokun Chambers, disclosed the alleged brutality in a public statement issued…
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