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Orijin Joins as Headline Sponsor of 2025 Ojude Oba Festival

Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State — In a major cultural endorsement, Orijin, the popular Nigerian alcoholic beverage, has been unveiled as the official sponsor of the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival, set to take place on June 8, 2025, in the historic city of Ijebu-Ode. Celebrated as one of Africa’s most iconic and colourful cultural showcases, the Ojude […]

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“Delta Leads as Rivals Chase at NSF 2024”

Abeokuta, Ogun State — Defending champions Team Delta have extended their dominance at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival, pulling significantly ahead of their closest challengers, Bayelsa State. Delta surged further ahead on Saturday by clinching 10 additional gold medals, solidifying their lead at the top of the medals table. Their current haul stands at […]

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Crime

Nigerian Fugitive Extradited from UAE Over $307,500 Fraud Case

Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has successfully secured the extradition of a suspected fraudster, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Muhammed was returned to Nigeria on Friday, following the execution of an INTERPOL Red Notice initiated after comprehensive investigations uncovered […]

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Nigeria, China Deepen Ties Through Culture of Tea Heritage

Abuja, Nigeria — In commemoration of the United Nations International Tea Day, the Chinese Cultural Centre in Abuja played host to the “Tea for Harmony — Yaji Cultural Salon,” a cultural showcase aimed at strengthening Nigeria–China relations through the shared language of tea. The event blended cultural diplomacy with agro-economic discourse, highlighting the role of […]

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Crime

Natasha set defence against Nigerian Govt’s criminal charges

NIGERIA – The Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has instructed her legal team to prepare defence against the federal government’s criminal charges against her. News reports that the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), had recently filed criminal charges against her […]

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Crime

20 Arrested in JAMB Result Hacking Scandal—DSS, Police

Abuja, Nigeria — In a coordinated crackdown on digital exam fraud, security operatives have apprehended 20 suspects for allegedly breaching the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Computer-Based Test (CBT) system. This was confirmed by sources within the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), with all suspects now in custody […]

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Wike Scraps Street Housing, Vows Crackdown on Abuja Beggars

Abuja, Nigeria — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ruled out the possibility of constructing shelters for street beggars and displaced persons in Abuja, pledging instead a tougher stance on street loitering. This position was made clear during the 2025 FCT Appropriation Bill defence at the National Assembly, where Wike appeared […]

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Livestock Ministry Targets Youth Empowerment Nationwide

Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has announced an ambitious plan to empower 1,000 youths per state through strategic initiatives aimed at unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s livestock sector. This announcement was made by the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, during the closing ceremony of the four-day Hack4Livestock […]

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NSF 2024: Delta Leads as Bayelsa Slips, Rivers Holds Third

Abeokuta, Nigeria — Team Delta has risen to the top spot on the medals table at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF), showcasing a dominant performance across multiple sporting arenas. The surge was confirmed following Friday’s events, as reported by the Festival’s monitoring team, with the defending champions overtaking Team Bayelsa after a remarkable […]

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NAHCON Tasks Ulama with Hajj Awareness Drive

Abuja, Nigeria:The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged its Ulama team to intensify sensitization efforts to ensure Nigerian pilgrims are well-prepared for the core rites of Hajj. Speaking to journalists in Madina, Professor Abubakar Yagawal, NAHCON’s Commissioner for Planning, Research, Statistics, Information, and Library Services, emphasized the critical role of the Ulama in […]

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