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Olubadan dies at 90

July 7, 2025

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is dead. He was 90. A palace source said he died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025. Oba Olakulehin died

Saint Lucia to support Nigeria’s community tourism initiative

July 7, 2025

Saint Lucia has pledged support for Nigeria in designing a robust community tourism programme, aimed at grassroots development and economic empowerment. ‎‎The Caribbean tourism destination will also share expertise on

Electricity coy condemns manhandling of staff by police

July 7, 2025

The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) has condemned the brutal attack on its staff by mobile police officers in Makurdi over disconnection. Mr Adakole Elijah, JED Head of Corporate Services,

At BRICS summit, Tinubu seeks reevaluation of global governance structure

July 7, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has called for a reevaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, urging greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies,

Siasia, Adepoju, Toro mourn Rufai, urge government support

July 4, 2025

Former Super Eagles player and coach, Samson Siasia, has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden death of his former teammate, Peter Rufai, aged 61. Siasia, who shared a room

300 Yelwata IDPs get medical treatment daily, says UNICEF

July 4, 2025

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said it attends to no fewer than 300 Yelwata victims seeking medical attention daily at its temporary camp in Makurdi. UNICEF Chief of Field

300 Yelwata IDPs get medical treatment daily, says UNICEF

July 4, 2025

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said it attends to no fewer than 300 Yelwata victims seeking medical attention daily at its temporary camp in Makurdi. UNICEF Chief of Field

12 days after: Kidnapped Bayelsa High Court Judge regains freedom

July 4, 2025

The abducted Judge of the Bayelsa High Court, Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, kidnapped on June 21, has regained his freedom. The judge who was abducted by armed gunmen in front of

Mbah seeks creation of additional state in South-East

July 4, 2025

Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for the creation of an additional state in the South East, to bring the region at par with other geopolitical zones. Mbah

Tinubu mourns ex-Super Eagles keeper Peter Rufai

July 4, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed great sadness at the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, at 61. The President in a condolence message to the Rufai family,

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