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APC Chieftain Jesutega Onokpasa Dies At 49
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APC Chieftain Jesutega Onokpasa Dies At 49

Nafisat Abdulrahman

Jesutega Onokpasa, a well-known lawyer, political commentator, and prominent figure within Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has passed away. The lawyer and prominent political commentator died on Monday. Announcing his demise on his X account on Tuesday, a…

Edo Residents Ignore Danger To Scoop Diesel From Fallen Tanker
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Edo Residents Ignore Danger To Scoop Diesel From Fallen Tanker

Patrick Ochoga

Some residents of Benin City, Edo State capital on Tuesday threw caution to the winds when they besieged the scene of a fallen diesel tanker to scoop its leaked content. The incident occurred earlier on Tuesday at Ikpoba slope around a section of the road known for heavy…

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Tinubu’s Public Affairs Aide, Audu, Quits

Jonathan Nda-Isaiah

Aliyu Audu has formally resigned as senior special assistant to the president on public affairs. In a letter dated June 8, 2025, addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the chief of staff, Audu announced that his resignation takes immediate effect. He expressed…

Ex-LP Presidential Aspirant Warns Of Silent Hijack Of Democracy By Godfathers
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Ex-LP Presidential Aspirant Warns Of Silent Hijack Of Democracy By Godfathers

Paul Uwadima and Leadership News

Former Labour Party presidential aspirant and founder of the Rescue Movement for New Nigeria, Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, has raised the alarm over what he described as the “silent hijack” of Nigeria’s democracy by political godfathers, warning that the country’s future is at…

Emir Sanusi II Holds ‘Modified Durbar’ Amid Police Ban
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Emir Sanusi II Holds ‘Modified Durbar’ Amid Police Ban

Hafsat Bello Bahara

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II continued his annual Durbar tradition with a modified version of the event on the fourth day, defying the usual spectacle of traditional horse rides. In a break from the norm, this year’s procession was carried out in a motorcade in…

Remi Tinubu Bags ‘Ugosimba 1 of Enugu’ Title
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Remi Tinubu Bags ‘Ugosimba 1 of Enugu’ Title

Jonathan Nda-Isaiah

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has been conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of “Ugosimba 1 of Enugu”, in recognition of her tireless efforts in promoting women empowerment and social development across Nigeria. The title,…

WHO Restates Mpox As Global Health Emergency
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WHO Restates Mpox As Global Health Emergency

Ruth Nwokwu

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reaffirmed that the ongoing surge in Mpox cases continues to meet the criteria for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), as defined by the International Health Regulations (IHR). WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros…

Everything You Need To Know About Summer Transfer Window
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Everything You Need To Know About Summer Transfer Window

Affa Acho

The Premier League transfer window will open and close twice this summer, with the high-profile departures of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kevin De Bruyne and Dean Huijsen already announced. Due to an exceptional registration period for the expanded Club World Cup, the transfer…

Juventus Confirm Appointment Of Tudor As New Manager
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Juventus Confirm Appointment Of Tudor As New Manager

Affa Acho

Italian giants Juventus, have confirmed that Igor Tudor will be the club’s manager for the 2025-26 season. Tudor was hired as caretaker manager of the Bianconeri at the end of March, following the sack of Thiago Motta. “We have decided to continue with Igor for the FIFA Club…

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Katsina LG Chairman Dies 2 Months After Assuming Office

Ruth Nwokwu

The newly elected Chairman of Bakori local government area of Katsina State, Hon. Aminu Dan Hamidu, has passed away barely two months after taking office. Hamidu who officially assumed duties in April 2025 after the February local government elections, died on Monday, June 9,…

Tourism Remains Untapped Goldmine In Nigeria — Expert
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Tourism Remains Untapped Goldmine In Nigeria — Expert

Abdullahi Olesin

A travel and tourism expert, Hajia Faridah Sagaya has described Nigeria’s tourism sector as an untapped goldmine. Sagaya, therefore, urged both the government and private stakeholders to intensify efforts at promoting and developing the country’s rich cultural heritage. The…