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CSO, Media, Lawyers Move To Tackle Illicit Asset Ownership In Nigeria
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CSO, Media, Lawyers Move To Tackle Illicit Asset Ownership In Nigeria

Nonye Ekwenugo

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the fight against corruption in Nigeria, the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI), a civil society organisation, has raised awareness on asset declaration and recovery under Nigeria’s Asset Regime. Speaking at a…

Hunger Hits Benue IDP Camp As Yelwata Survivors Protest
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Hunger Hits Benue IDP Camp As Yelwata Survivors Protest

Hembadoon Orsar

One week after the Yelwata attack, Internally Displaced Persons at the International Market, yesterday, took to the street in protest against hunger and starvation, 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu left Benue State. Our correspondent gathered from some of the protesting…

Nigerian Artist Helen Nzete Features At The Inaugural Africa Art Basel
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Nigerian Artist Helen Nzete Features At The Inaugural Africa Art Basel

Chinelo Chikelu

Nigerian artist Helen Nzete is featuring at the maiden edition of Africa Art Basel in Switzerland, a new platform of Art Basel, focused on contemporary African Art. Africa Art Basel narrows down the mega fair which features nearly 300 exhibitors from across the globe,…

2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse
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2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse

Prof Khalid Abubakar Aliyu

All praise be to Allah, the Almighty, the Most Powerful, who cautions us with stern warning against immoralities—particularly those social vices such as alcohol, drugs, and narcotics. As the Most High has declared: “Indeed, those who avoid the major sins and…

Ekiti Building Youths To Contribute To State Devt, Says Oyebanji
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Ekiti Building Youths To Contribute To State Devt, Says Oyebanji

Alo Abiola

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has said that his administration is prioritising youth development so that young people can become active contributors to the state’s development and progress. He said the government’s programmes and policies are being supported by action…

Insecurity: SMBLF Asks Tinubu, NASS To Rise To Responsibilities
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Insecurity: SMBLF Asks Tinubu, NASS To Rise To Responsibilities

Tope Fayehun

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to immediately rise to their constitutional responsibilities and duties by protecting the lives and property of Nigerians. The Forum said the federal government,…

Anti-Open Grazing Law: Oyo Arrests 58 Cows, Prosecutes Herdsmen
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Anti-Open Grazing Law: Oyo Arrests 58 Cows, Prosecutes Herdsmen

Adebayo Waheed

The Oyo State commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, has disclosed that more than 58 cows have been arrested in the last two years, while many herdsmen have been charged to court for violating the anti-grazing law. Addressing journalists at…

LASRERA Partners 57 LGAs, LCDAs Chairmen To Reduce House Rent In Lagos
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LASRERA Partners 57 LGAs, LCDAs Chairmen To Reduce House Rent In Lagos

Andrew Ojiezel

The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) has announced a strategic collaboration with the chairmen of the 57 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across Lagos State to tackle the rising cost of house rents and other…

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Tinubu’s Policies Difficult, Will Bring Development – Group

Nnamdi Mbawike

A group known as Igbo Arise For Tinubu/Shettima has stated that so many important decisions taken so far by the administration of Bola Tinubu are difficult, but would bring sustainable development to Nigeria. The group also endorsed the re-election of Tinubu/Shettima ticket…

NUGA 2025: Gov Mutfwang Pledges Commitment to Sports Development
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NUGA 2025: Gov Mutfwang Pledges Commitment to Sports Development

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In a bid to promote youth engagement through sports, the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to develop sports infrastructure and improve economy activities across the state. The governor made this known yesterday…

Bishop Obinna, Owerri Leaders Urged To Apologise To Ohakim
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Bishop Obinna, Owerri Leaders Urged To Apologise To Ohakim

Emmanuel Mgheahurike

The former Archbishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, His Grace, Anthony Obinna and political leaders in Owerri zone, have once more been urged to render an unreserved apology to former governor of Imo State, Dr. Ikedi Ohakim, for the alleged infractions committed against him…

I Won’t Dump APC, Says Shinkafi
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I Won’t Dump APC, Says Shinkafi

Idris Salisu

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Zamfara State, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, said he will remain in APC, dismissing rumours of potential defection to the People Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at a press conference at his residence in Gusau, Shinkafi said…