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The police in Kogi have said that the caretaker chairman (CTC) of Kabba/Bunu local government area, Mr Zacchaeus Dare-Michael, has escaped from his kidnappers’ den. Dare-Michael was on Friday reportedly kidnapped by some gunmen on the Kaba-Okene road while on his way home. He was said to have been abducted alongside some of his aides.…

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The International Boxing Association (IBA) has announced it will award $50,000 to Italian boxer Angela Carini. This award comes after she forfeited her fight against Algeria's Imane Khelif, at the Paris Olympics. The fight, which ended just 46 seconds into the first round, has started a controversy over gender eligibility issues surrounding the women's boxing…
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By Njideka Agbo What better way to show Nigeria’s originality and authenticity than to use Nigerian products? On 26 July, over 29 million people tuned in to watch the 2024 Olympics opening night. Beyond the iconic yet controversial ceremony served by the host country, which kept audiences worldwide glued to their TV sets and social…
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  The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned that graduates of polytechnic and monotechnics without evidence of mandatory one-year Industrial Training (IT) will not participate in national service. Mrs Yetunde Baderinwa, NYSC Coordinator in Lagos State, made this know in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. Baderinwa…
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The Borgu Youths Development Association in Borgu Local Council of Niger State has lauded the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Area Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) for the rehabilitation and expansion of the water scheme, saying the lack of access to safe drinking water by the people of New Bussa as a result of decay in the infrastructure…
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The police have arrested no fewer than 681 persons across the country for various offences during the ongoing protest against hunger and the government's anti-people policies. The police, in a statement by its spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the arrested individuals committed various criminal offences, such as armed robbery, arson, mischief, and destruction of…
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have urged the Borno State government to implement a six-month maternity leave to enable mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies. According to the UN agencies, maternity leave will strengthen the bond between babies and mothers, securing their lives and futures. During the launch…
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The police have arrested some protesters and journalists in Abuja after firing tear gas to dislodge protesters at the Moshood Abiola Stadium. Although the location was designated for the protest, the police stormed the area, firing tear gas and shooting as the protesters and journalists at the stadium scrambled for safety. The yet-to-be-confirmed number of…
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De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, a Lagos State socio-cultural organisation, has written to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following recent revelations by President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, requesting details and to clear the air on issues surrounding the land Africa's richest man used to build refinery in the state. Leaders of the group are demanding explanation…
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Worried by developments arising from the ongoing protest, the South West East North of Nigeria Initiative (SOWENON) has cautioned against bringing Nigeria into chaos that may ruin the entire economic system with significant effects on humanity. Reacting to the development, Chairman of SOWENON, Dr. Sam Jenfa, warned that the current situation, if allowed to continue,…
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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says its members will continue to provide services, especially medical emergency services amid the ongoing nationwide hunger protest. The NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. Audu said that the association had directed its members…