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Plateau Crisis: Lagos government evacuates 230 indigenes studying in UNIJOS

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The Lagos State Government has evacuated over 230 students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) following rising security concerns in Plateau State, which led to the closure of the institution and suspension of academic activities. In response, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through the Lagos State

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Tragedy in Jos: Student and newly wedded corps member die amid communal violence

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Tragedy in Jos: Student and newly wedded corps member die amid communal violence Adeyemo Temitope, a 500-level quantity surveying student at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State, has been found dead. His close friend, Meshak Gimba, a 400-level psychology student at the university, announced his death via X on Friday. “Adeyemo Oluwafemi Temitope has […]

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Ministry of Women Affairs takes custody of newborn abandoned by mother

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The Kwara State Government has taken custody of a newborn abandoned by her mother, said to be a student, and brought to the Ministry of Women Affairs on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to protecting orphans and vulnerable children in the state. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs, Opeyemi Oluwakemi, disclosed that the baby, who was […]

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Police reunite family with missing boy from Spain found wandering in Kano

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The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that the relatives of 16-year-old Alex Ansol, who was earlier found wandering in Dadin Kowa village in Doguwa local government area of the State, have been identified and reunited. The teenager was initially found wandering after he allegedly lost contact with his relatives while travelling from Abuja to […]

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Terrorists attack ECWA, Catholic churches in Kaduna, kill 7 worshippers

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Suspected terrorists have reportedly attacked two churches in Ariko in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing at least seven people and abducting several others. According to a report by The Punch, the assault occurred in the early hours of Sunday during Easter celebrations, throwing the community into panic. The affected worship centres are […]

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14-year-old girl killed by stray bullet from wedding celebration

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A 14-year-old girl has been killed by a stray bullet in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. The incident occurred on Saturday, April 4, when the secondary school student was reportedly struck while inside her family home at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) quarters. According to Amnesty International, the fatal bullet was fired by military […]

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Iran, Beware the Fangs of January, the Scourge of February, the Ides of March, by Hassan Gimba (3)

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Iran, Beware the Fangs of January, the Scourge of February, the Ides of March, by Hassan Gimba (3) Israel’s message to one of the intermediaries was that it would not participate in the US attack, and therefore asked Iran not to target it. This request was also met with a negative response from Iran, which […]

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NDLEA arrests pastor, wife over 11kg skunk hidden in vehicle

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NDLEA arrests pastor, wife over 11kg skunk hidden in vehicle The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a pastor and his wife for allegedly transporting 11 kilograms of skunk concealed in their vehicle. According to the agency, the suspects were intercepted during a routine operation, where operatives discovered the illicit substance hidden within […]

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Former INEC chairman Jega loses wife

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Former INEC chairman Jega loses wife Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has lost his wife. Details surrounding her death remain limited at the time of filing this report, but the development has drawn condolences from political associates, colleagues, and sympathizers across the country. Friends and well-wishers have

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Beyond the “Shooting” Threat: Why the Nigerian media must stop laughing at its own destruction, by Abubakar M. Kareto

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In a healthy democracy, the relationship between a politician and a journalist is supposed to be one of professional friction. One seeks to project an image; the other seeks to find the truth. But recently, we witnessed a chilling shift in this dynamic. Nyesom Wike’s recent outburst directed at Channels Television’s Seun Okinbaloye wasn’t just […]