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Apr
07
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
90-Year-Old Woman Begs Patience Jonathan To Free Detained Daughter

90-Year-Old Woman Begs Patience Jonathan To Free Detained Daughter

Crime, Human Rights, Humanitarian, News Flash
90-Year-Old Woman Begs Patience Jonathan To Free Detained Daughter A 90-year-old woman has pleaded with former First Lady Patience Jonathan to help secure the release of her daughter, Deborah Erema, who she says has been held in custody for over five years. In a video published by SaharaTV on Friday, the frail nonagenarian cried out, saying she was starving and had no one else to care for her. “Nobody go give me food, nah only her dey give me. I don’t have anybody. I just go beg beg. I am now a begger. See me as I dey now. “Please…
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Apr
07
2025
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Sallah Celebration: IGP Makes U-Turn Over Sanusi’s Invitation

Sallah Celebration: IGP Makes U-Turn Over Sanusi’s Invitation

News Flash, Politics, Security
Sallah Celebration: IGP Makes U-turn Over Sanusi’s Invitation The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has withdrawn the earlier invitation extended to Alhaji Aminu Sanusi, the emir of Kano in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. Police explained on Sunday that the invitation was initially issued to enable Alhaji Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and order in the state. However, the police said following advice from respected stakeholders and in line with the IGP’s commitment to ensuring that…
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Apr
07
2025
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Tinubu Deserves Second Term In 2027 – LP Senator Imasuen Declares

Tinubu Deserves Second Term In 2027 – LP Senator Imasuen Declares

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Deserves Second Term In 2027 — LP Senator Imasuen Declares Senator Neda Imasuen, who represents Edo South Senatorial District on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), has praised President Bola Tinubu for his courageous leadership, saying the south deserves to retain the presidency in 2027. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists over the weekend in Benin City, the Edo state capital, Imasuen said the president has shown “unbelievable strong courage” in navigating the affairs of the nation and should be allowed a second term. He also welcomed the recent Supreme Court judgment sacking his kinsman, Julius Abure,…
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Apr
07
2025
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Atiku, Obi, Others In Talks To Join SDP, Says Ex-Presidential Candidate

Atiku, Obi, Others In Talks To Join SDP, Says Ex-Presidential Candidate

News Flash, Personality, Politics
Atiku, Obi, Others In Talks To Join SDP, Says Ex-Presidential Candidate A longlist of notable politicians including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi are in talks to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This is according to the SDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election Adewole Adebayo. Adebayo said Atiku and Obi’s men are in talks for their principals to team up with the SDP, which recently welcomed a former Kaduna State governor and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (SDP) into its fold. “People are joining my party, and…
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Apr
07
2025
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Electricity: FGN To Receive 3.2 Million Metres This Month For Nigerians

Electricity: FGN To Receive 3.2 Million Metres This Month For Nigerians

FGN, Infrastructure, News Flash, Power & Energy
Electricity: FG to receive 3.2million meters this month for Nigerians Faced with growing criticism over the lack of progress in bridging the huge metering gap in the power sector, the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Sunday disclosed that the government is expecting the first batch of 3,205,101 prepaid meters it ordered last year. Adelabu, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Tunji Bolaji, said 75,000 meters under the International Competitive Bid 1 (ICB1) are expected by April 2025, followed by the second batch of 200,000 meters in May 2025. Despite the slow pace of…
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Apr
06
2025
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FRSC Official, 24 Others Die In Ogun Multiple Crashes

FRSC Official, 24 Others Die In Ogun Multiple Crashes

Accident, News Flash, Obituary
FRSC Official, 24 Others Die In Ogun Multiple Crashes At least 25 people, including an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps lost their lives while eight people were reportedly injured in two separate multiple crashes which occurred in Ogun State on Saturday. The first multiple crash involving a Mack truck marked SEY 363 YY, a tanker with registration number T2900LA and a bus marked LSD 180 YA at about 7am on Saturday around NIPCO filling station axis of Lagos-Ibadan expressway claimed seven lives while four people were injured. The Spokesperson for the Ogun State Sector of the Federal Road…
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Apr
06
2025
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FGN Orders Federal Tertiary Institutions To Publish Financial, Student Data By May 31

FGN Orders Federal Tertiary Institutions To Publish Financial, Student Data By May 31

Education, FGN, News Flash
FG Orders Federal Tertiary Institutions To Publish Financial, Student Data By May 31 The Federal Government has directed all federal tertiary institutions to publish critical institutional data, including budget allocations, student population, and funding details on their official websites no later than May 31, 2025. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was issued by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, as part of efforts to promote transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s higher education system. The Ministry noted that institutions must provide full disclosure of their Annual Budgetary Allocation, breaking down expenditure into “personnel cost, overhead costs and capital…
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Apr
06
2025
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Heavy Protest Rocks US Over Trump Policies

Heavy Protest Rocks US Over Trump Policies

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News
Heavy Protest Rocks US Over Trump Policies Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies of President Donald Trump, in the largest demonstrations since his return to the White House. Opponents of the Republican president’s policies — from government staffing cuts to trade tariffs and eroding civil liberties — rallied in Washington, New York, Houston, Florida, Colorado and Los Angeles, among other locations. “I am so angry, I’m so mad, all the time, yes. A bunch of privileged, white alleged rapists are controlling our country. It’s not great,” said…
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Apr
06
2025
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Kano Citizens Claim IGP’s Invitation To Emir Sanusi Part Of Alleged Plan To Impose State Of Emergency

Kano Citizens Claim IGP’s Invitation To Emir Sanusi Part Of Alleged Plan To Impose State Of Emergency

Kano, News Flash, Security
Kano citizens claim IGP’s invitation to Emir Sanusi part of alleged plan to impose State of Emergency Following reports that the Nigeria Police Force has officially invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to an investigative meeting over an incident that took place during the recent Sallah celebration, Kano residents have voiced strong opposition. They have characterized the move as a potential attempt to instigate a state of emergency in the state. ​Some citizens, who spoke on the arrest of 20-year-old Usman Sagiru on Sunday, March 30, 2025, by the Kano State Police Command in Sharifai Quarters, in…
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Apr
06
2025
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NNPCL Unveils 8-Man Senior Management Team

NNPCL Unveils 8-Man Senior Management Team

FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas
NNPCL Unveils 8-Man Senior Management Team The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the appointment of a new eight-man Senior Management Team, following the recent naming of its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and Board of Directors. A statement released on Friday by NNPCL spokesperson Femi Soneye, noted that the newly constituted team will be led by the GCEO, Bashir Bayo Ojulari. The appointments, which take immediate effect, reflect the company’s ongoing strategic realignment aimed at boosting efficiency and enhancing performance in Nigeria’s evolving energy landscape. The new senior management team comprises:Rowland Ewubare – Group Chief Operating Officer…
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