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World

APC Eyes Takeover of Rivers State Amidst Party Restructuring Efforts

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is setting its sights on gaining control of Rivers State, with party leaders expressing optimism about establishing a...

Metro

Escalating Violence in Anambra: Governor Soludo’s Security Challenge

Anambra State, particularly Awka, has been rocked by rising insecurity, with violent incidents shaking the confidence of residents in the state’s leadership. Recent...

Politics

Senate Dismisses Petition by Sacked Naval Officer for Lack of Merit

On Wednesday, the Nigerian Senate dismissed a petition filed by former naval officer Mr. Ewato Flaubert Oluwadolapo, who sought reinstatement into the Nigerian...

Politics

Troops Avert Major Explosion in Port Harcourt After Tanker Accident

On Wednesday morning, troops from the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army responded swiftly to prevent what could have been a catastrophic explosion...

World

Ondo State Begins N1.4 Billion Disbursement to Support Vulnerable Residents

The Ondo State Government has launched the disbursement of N1.4 billion as part of the ONDO-CARES social intervention program, aimed at assisting unemployed...

Sport

Ahmed Musa Appointed Kano State Sports Ambassador

Ahmed Musa, the captain of the Super Eagles, has been appointed as the Sports Ambassador for Kano State. This prestigious position was announced...

World

APC Sweeps All Chairmanship and Councillorship Seats in Kogi State Elections

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in all 21 local government chairmanship positions and all 239 councillorship seats in Kogi...

Politics

Nigerian Government Bans LPG Exports to Curb Rising Cooking Gas Prices

In a bid to address the soaring cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, the Nigerian federal government has...

Politics

Kano State Government to Proceed with Local Government Elections Despite Court Order

The Kano State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to proceed with the scheduled local government elections on Saturday, October 26, 2024,...

Politics

Nigeria’s Independence and the Lingering Impact of Regionalism

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over the lingering challenges Nigeria faces, attributing many of the issues to the country’s political structure...