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Nigerian youths fascinated by Burkina Faso junta’s uniform, youthfulness – Shehu Sani

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Former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has said Nigerian youths are merely fascinated by the youthfulness and military uniform of Burkina Faso’s junta leader, Ibrahim Traoré. Sani made the remark in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Tuesday. He wrote, “The ideological confusion among many of our young […]
Nigerian youths fascinated by Burkina Faso junta’s uniform, youthfulness – Shehu Sani

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25 underaged girls trafficked into Anambra from Ebonyi rescued from prostitution 

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No fewer than 25 underage girls working as sex workers have been rescued from a hotel in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area. The girls, in a video posted online by an indigene of the area, confessed that they were trafficked into Anambra from Ebonyi State to serve as prostitutes. In the video, some of […]
25 underaged girls trafficked into Anambra from Ebonyi rescued from prostitution 

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‘We know certain things about US strikes in Nigeria’ – Police

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The Nigeria Police said they know certain things about US airstrikes on terrorists’ enclave in Sokoto State but chose to leave it for the military to address. Force Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this revelation on Tuesday on Tuesday when he featured in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television According to him, […]
‘We know certain things about US strikes in Nigeria’ – Police

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Nigeria needs active citizens, not passive graduates – Lagos Deputy Governor, Hamzat

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The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has declared that Nigeria’s future depends not on passive degree holders but on graduates who are prepared to think critically and actively confront the nation’s challenges. Hamzat made the assertion on Tuesday in Osogbo, Osun State, while serving as chairman at the 15th convocation lecture of Fountain […]
Nigeria needs active citizens, not passive graduates – Lagos Deputy Governor, Hamzat

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2027: Why Igbo will support Tinubu to complete second tenure – Agbakahi

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. George Agbakahi, has thrown more light on why Igbo will support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Agbakahi declared that the recent adoption of President Tinubu as the sole candidate of Ndigbo by the South East leaders of APC resonated with not only […]
2027: Why Igbo will support Tinubu to complete second tenure – Agbakahi

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2027: Ex-Governor Chime backs Tinubu, says APC best option for S’East

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Former Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Sullivan Chime, has thrown his weight behind last weekend’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office by South East governors, as well as leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in the South East, saying the President has done well. Chime, who declared that […]
2027: Ex-Governor Chime backs Tinubu, says APC best option for S’East

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NNL: Yakasai nears move to Bichi First FC

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Umar Sani Yakasai is on the verge of sealing a move to Nigeria National League, NNL, side Bichi First FC, DAILY POST reports. Yakasai was deemed surplus to requirements by Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kano Pillars. His contract was terminated by the former NPFL champions at the end of the first stanza. Yakasai […]
NNL: Yakasai nears move to Bichi First FC

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Police rescue kidnapped 45-year-old in Bauchi

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The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued a 45-year-old man abducted by armed men in Dagga village, Toro Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, said in a statement issued on Tuesday that the rescue operation followed prompt action on credible intelligence received by the Divisional Police Officer of Nabordo […]
Police rescue kidnapped 45-year-old in Bauchi

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AFCON: They’ve belief to overcome – Oliseh predicts winner of Egypt vs Senegal

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Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has predicted the AFCON semi-final tie between Egypt and Senegal. The Pharaohs and the Teranga Lions will face each other in the AFCON last-4 on Wednesday evening. Both teams head to the game after beating Ivory Coast and Mali, respectively, in the quarter-final. However, Oliseh believes Senegal will beat […]
AFCON: They’ve belief to overcome – Oliseh predicts winner of Egypt vs Senegal

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Why Dangote’s N739/liter petrol price at MRS filling station market distortion – Prof Iledare

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Professor Emeritus of Petroleum Economics and energy expert Wumi Iledare said that Dangote backed petrol at MRS filling stations selling at N739 per liter and the long attendance queues are not evidence of market efficiency but of distortions in Nigeria’s oil downstream sector. He disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, reacting to the long […]
Why Dangote’s N739/liter petrol price at MRS filling station market distortion – Prof Iledare