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The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner in 16 local government areas in Saturday's election held in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 12 political parties participated in the local government election for positions of chairman, deputy chairman, and councillors in…
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Exactly a week after the murder of Salome Adaidu by her boyfriend Timilehin Ajayi in Nasarawa State, Ombi 1, a community within the capital Lafia, has been thrown into another panic as the lifeless body of a yet-to-be-identified lady was found behind a compound in the area. Ombi 1, a community that houses the Mustapha…
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The Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association (NAOWA) has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering families and communities through quality education. The association stressed the crucial role of education in nation-building, stressing that it is the foundation upon which a prosperous and stable society is built. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of a newly built college…
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In a bid to enhance healthcare services in Ogoniland, the Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). The partnership, aimed at ensuring that healthcare facilities in the region provide quality services, is said to align with the goals of making healthcare accessible and affordable for…
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The Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has appointed an additional 100 special assistants, days after announcing 130, bringing the total number to 230 special assistants. Ihunwo, who announced the latest appointments on Saturday, January 18, 2025 in a post on X, said the appointment takes immediate effect. The LG…
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Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has said the Aareonakakanfo Scholarship Awards were aimed at encouraging students across the Southwest. While speaking in Ikeja at the grand reception celebrating the 7th installation anniversary of his position as the Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Adams said the scholarship given to the best indigent students is his way of impacting…
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Three suspects allegedly involved in child trafficking have been arrested by men of the Ondo State Police Command following a sting operation. The three-member child trafficking syndicate, identified as Lukman Isiaka, 43; Abosede Olanipekun, 23; and Sabira Izuorah, 68, were apprehended with no fewer than 14 babies and toddlers stolen from Akure, the state capital,…
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Aurelien Tchouameni dropped out of Real Madrid's squad to face Las Palmas in La Liga on Sunday "due to discomfort in his left leg", said the Spanish champions in a statement. The French midfielder, often used in defence by Madrid, was replaced in the squad by Jacobo Ramon and Chema Andres for the home match…
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The National Association of Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) branch of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has stressed that the welfare of staff is paramount and should benefit all employees, not a select few. Mr. Andrew Onakpa, Chairman of the NASU branch, made this statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and the good people of Niger State following the tragic tanker explosion that occurred yesterday, January 18, 2025, at Dikko Junction, Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, Niger State. The horrific incident occurred when a truck loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) lost control…