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The Ijaw ethnic nationality on Tuesday urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for denigrating the entire Ijaw nation as well as insulting the late Pa Edwin Clark. Ijaw leaders and youths gathered at Bomadi, Delta State, for a one-day Ijaw national sensitisation rally tagged "Stand…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a fresh call for a united political movement aimed at removing President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Atiku, who contested and lost the 2023 presidential election under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), made the call during a gathering held in…
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The Connected Development (CODE), on Tuesday, unveiled a $5 million media grant aimed at promoting ethical and impactful reporting on artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigeria. It stressed the importance of responsible AI use, highlighting the need to balance its benefits with potential risks such as algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns, and unequal access to public…
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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday, praised President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s commitment to the second phase of the Nembe-Brass road project. The governor said the project reaffirms Mr. President's vision for inclusivity in national growth and development, adding that the people of Bayelsa deeply appreciate the milestone that Mr. President…
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Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Tuesday, brokered a resolution in the mining dispute between Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) in a landmark agreement. Alake emphasized that a harmonious relationship between state governments and mining operators is crucial for attracting investment and advancing Nigeria’s mining sector.…
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Burkina Faso's military rulers said Tuesday that they had dissolved a journalists' association after it reported that two of its leaders who criticized the junta were taken away by police. Interior Minister Emile Zerbo accused the Burkina Journalists' Association (AJB) of breaching a 2015 administrative regulation. "In the eyes of the law, there is no…
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Oyo State Police Command has indicted 17 out of the 59 students arrested in connection with the vandalism of science laboratory equipment worth over N25 million at the Christ Apostolic Church Grammar School, Oniyere Ibadan, the state capital. The Oyo State Police Commissioner, Johnson Adenola, confirmed this at a stakeholders' meeting which had in attendance…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, has decorated the newly promoted Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Tunji Disu, with his new rank. Ace police spokesman, Bode Ojajuni, was also decorated with the rank of Commissioner of Police alongside other newly promoted senior officers. The rank decoration ceremony was conducted by the IGP,…
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Boko Haram fighters disguised as herders killed at least 20 Cameroonian troops in a Tuesday morning raid on the Nigerian border town of Wulgo, local security sources and residents told AFP. Cameroonian troops are commonly stationed across the border in Nigeria as part of anti-jihadist operations around Wulgo, which is near the volatile Lake Chad…
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The producers behind the "Spider-Man" and "Harry Potter" film franchises will oversee the next James Bond movie, Amazon MGM Studios announced Tuesday. The appointment of Amy Pascal and David Heyman is the first step in Amazon's plan to relaunch the British spy franchise, after taking full creative control last month. The producers are expected to…