Chioma Akpotha
18 Nov
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The Northern Senators Forum has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic fire that swept through an Islamic school in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, claiming the lives of several young students. Describing the incident as a heartbreaking loss, the forum extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and the wider Zamfara community. In a statement…
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A coalition of civil society organisations has demanded the exoneration of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders executed by the Nigerian state in 1995 as a precondition for the resumption of oil extraction in Ogoniland. The demand was made in a press statement signed by Georgina Tenalo, founding President of the Federation of Ogoni…
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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the procurement of 54 patrol vehicles and motorcycles to support military operations in new Marte, a strategic location in the northern part of the state. Zulum announced the approval on Friday during a visit to new Marte, where he assessed the security situation and inspected arrangements for the…
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The Niger Delta Liberators and Ex-Agitators Forum (NDLEF) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to relieve his Special Adviser on Niger Delta Affairs and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaro, of his duties to pave the way for an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) probe. According to NDLEF, since the…
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American rapper and fashion mogul, Kanye West, has revealed that he no longer listens to rap music. West said today’s rap songs no longer carry useful information that can help him grow his wealth. The 47-year-old billionaire made this known on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, stating that he no longer keeps up…
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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, declared that for Nigeria to escape the poverty trap and become a prosperous country, its economy must be built to weather all storms. The governor added that the country must also raise entrepreneurs and improve the standard of education, stating that despite Nigeria’s natural resources, its people might…
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Sea pirates on Thursday hijacked a passenger boat carrying 20 travellers along the Bonny-Okrika waterways in Rivers State. The Guardian gathered that the driver of the passenger boat went contrary to the rules by passing through kilometre 10, which is a prohibited channel for commercial boat drivers. It was also learned that, of the number,…
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Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has defended the commission’s N126 billion budget request for 2025. Yakubu clarified that N85 billion is earmarked for personnel costs while the remainder will be used to fund electoral activities. The INEC chairman, while defending the 2025 budget proposal before the Joint Committee on…
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has confirmed the killing of two notorious terrorist kingpins, Kachalla Gwammade and Kachalla Shehu. The CDS gave the confirmation at the closing ceremony of the CDS Joint Task Force Commanders Conference on Friday, adding that the duo were neutralised last night. The Army troops of Operation…
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Mr Bola Oyebamiji, Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), on Friday warned staff against indolence and any act of sabotage to the revenue drive of the authority. Oyebamiji gave the warning during the authority’s 2025 2-Day Management Retreat at NIWA headquarters in Lokoja. He said that the warning became necessary in view of the…