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JUST-IN: WAEC Debunks Rumoured Cancellation Of 2025 English Language Exam
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JUST-IN: WAEC Debunks Rumoured Cancellation Of 2025 English Language Exam

Samuel Abulude and Leadership News

The Nigeria’s Office of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has debunked the viral rumour that the English Language examination written on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the ongoing WASSCE for School Candidates, has been cancelled and that a new date for the conduct of a…

Ondo Community Protests Alleged Attack On Monarch
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Ondo Community Protests Alleged Attack On Monarch

Tope Fayehun and Leadership News

Youths, traditionalists and aged women in Igbokoda town in Ilaje local government area of Ondo State on Tuesday trooped out in large numbers to protest alleged attack on the Olu of lgbokoda, Oba Odidiomo Afolabi Oladimeji, by a community leader. Our correspondent learnt that…

Sallah: Kwara Gov’t Cautions Transporters Against Reckless Driving
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Sallah: Kwara Gov’t Cautions Transporters Against Reckless Driving

Abdullahi Olesin and Leadership News

Ahead of Eid-el- Kabir celebration, the Kwara State government has called on transporters to avoid reckless driving to ensure the safety of commuters. The government also cautioned the transporters and residents against any act that could hinder peaceful celebrations.…

Pharma Giant, Student Leaders Launch ₦1bn Malaria Eradication Campaign
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Pharma Giant, Student Leaders Launch ₦1bn Malaria Eradication Campaign

Olamide Ojiokaiye and Leadership News

Leaders of prominent student groups have urged government and key stakeholders to unite to eliminate the persistent threat of malaria. The appeal was made over the weekend during a collaborative press briefing marking the official launch of registrations for the Geneith…

Ex-Premier League Referee Coote Turns Delivery Driver
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Ex-Premier League Referee Coote Turns Delivery Driver

Nafisat Abdulrahman

Former Premier League referee, David Coote has taken an unexpected career turn, now working as a delivery driver for courier company Evri just months after being dismissed from top-flight officiating. The 42-year-old, who once presided over major fixtures including the 2023…

We Won’t Fail Citizens, Nigeria Won’t Fail, Defence Chief Assures
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We Won’t Fail Citizens, Nigeria Won’t Fail, Defence Chief Assures

Tarkaa David

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has assured that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not fail Nigerians and that Nigeria will not fail as a nation its despite challenges. General Musa also reiterated the urgent need for national unity and citizens’…

Actress Biola Adebayo Announces Separation From Husband
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Actress Biola Adebayo Announces Separation From Husband

Nafisat Abdulrahman

Nollywood actress, Biola Adebayo, has publicly confirmed her separation from husband, Oluwaseyi Akinrinde, revealing that they parted ways over a year ago and are now focused on raising their son together through co-parenting. In a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday, Biola…

Federal Gov’t Blames Mokwa Flooding On Climate Change
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Federal Gov’t Blames Mokwa Flooding On Climate Change

Patience Ivie Ihejirika

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev has attributed the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State to extreme weather conditions triggered by climate change rather than dam-related activity. He also disclaimed the speculations surrounding the…

JUST-IN: JUSUN Suspends Nationwide Strike
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JUST-IN: JUSUN Suspends Nationwide Strike

Ruth Nwokwu

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its nationwide strike which began on Monday. This suspension was announced in a communiqué issued on Tuesday, following a crucial meeting between the union’s leadership and representatives of the Chief Justice of…

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Police Rescue Abducted Nasarawa Monarch Shangarin Dari

Ahmed Tahir Ajobe

Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have rescued abducted Shangarin Dari, Emmanuel Omanji who is the traditional ruler of Dari community in Kokona local government area of the state. The traditional ruler was abducted from his home in Dari by gunmen who invaded…

Police Arrest Man For Alleged Murder Of 60-yr-old Neighbour In Ebonyi
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Police Arrest Man For Alleged Murder Of 60-yr-old Neighbour In Ebonyi

Obinna Ogbonnaya

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Ezeoke Chidera for the alleged murder of his neighbour, a 60-year-old woman identified as Mrs. Awoke Rose. The incident occurred on Monday morning in Egugho, Ezzagu community of Ishielu local government area of…

N250bn Public Expenditures Unaccounted — Reps
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N250bn Public Expenditures Unaccounted — Reps

James Kwen

The House of Representatives has said that the 2020/2021 Auditor General of the Federation’s reports revealed that over a quarter-trillion Naira public expenditures remained unaccounted for with high incidents of unauthorised virements, growing number of audit queries every…

Court Sentences Man To Life Jail For Raping 10-yr-old Girl In Ekiti
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Court Sentences Man To Life Jail For Raping 10-yr-old Girl In Ekiti

Alo Abiola

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced one Olamilekan Ajewole to life imprisonment for raping a 10-year old girl. Thirty-three-year-old Ajewole and one Ayo Omoyajowo, 25 years, were arraigned before the court presided over by Justice Adekunle Adeleye on…