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NYSC Speaks On Service Extension For Corpe Member Who Criticized Tinubu

NYSC Speaks On Service Extension For Corpe Member Who Criticized Tinubu

NYSC Speaks On Service Extension For Corpe Member Who Criticized Tinubu The National Youth Service Corps has denied extending the service year of a Lagos corper, Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, for criticising the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Raye became an Internet sensation following her public criticism of the present administration, which she described as worsening economic conditions. Uguamaye had, in a viral video shared on her TikTok account, @talktoraye, expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions, lamenting the high inflation and economic hardship. Uguamaye had also criticised the President by describing him as a “terrible leader” while…
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Tinubu’s Daughter Gets New Appointment

Tinubu’s Daughter Gets New Appointment

Tinubu’s Daughter Gets New Appointment Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, as the chairperson of the Lagos State Market Advisory Council. The appointment was made during the inauguration of the newly constituted council. The governor urged the members to handle their roles with a strong sense of duty, stressing the importance of safety, fairness, and transparency in resolving market disputes and in daily dealings with customers. Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the efforts of the appointees, describing the appointment as a reflection of their leadership qualities and dedication to community service. He noted that while…
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All Roads Lead To Amaekpu Ohafia As Chief Igu Ngwoke Buries Mum, Late Madam Grace Nnennaya Ngwoke Awa On 26th And 27th June, 2025

All Roads Lead To Amaekpu Ohafia As Chief Igu Ngwoke Buries Mum, Late Madam Grace Nnennaya Ngwoke Awa On 26th And 27th June, 2025

ALL ROADS LEAD TO AMAEKPU OHAFIA AS CHIEF IGU NGWOKE BURIES MUM Late Madam Grace Nnennaya Ngwoke Awa On 26th And 27th June, 2025 All is set for the burial of the mother of Chief Igu Ngwoke, Late Madam Grace Nnennaya Ngwoke Awa. Burial Arrangements are as follows: Thursday 26th June, 2025: Service of songs at Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Ugwu Parish, Amaekpu Ohafia by 5.00pm. It will be followed by Christian wake keep at her residence Ndi Ngwoke Compound, Amaekpu Ohafia. Friday, 27th June, 2025:Body leaves Ohafia General Hospital, Amaekpu Ohafia for a lying in State in her residence…
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EFCC Arrests Ex-NNPCL Top Official For Alleged $7.2bn Fraud

EFCC Arrests Ex-NNPCL Top Official For Alleged $7.2bn Fraud

EFCC Arrests Ex-NNPCL Top Official For Alleged $7.2bn Fraud Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Umar Isa, over an alleged $7.2 billion fraud linked with the rehabilitation of the Kaduna, Warri and Port Harcourt refineries. Also in the custody of the EFCC is Jimoh Olasunkanmi, a former Managing Director of Warri Refinery. Isa, as CFO, was in charge of the release of funds for the turnaround maintenance of the three refineries. Isa and all the key officials involved in the maintenance…
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Israel, Iran Agree To Complete Ceasefire – Says Trump

Israel, Iran Agree To Complete Ceasefire – Says Trump

Israel, Iran Agree To Complete Ceasefire – Says Trump In a dramatic late-night development, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “complete and total” ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, following nearly two weeks of escalating hostilities that have drawn international concern. Posting on social media shortly after 11 p.m. local time, Trump stated that both countries had agreed to halt military operations, with the ceasefire set to begin “in approximately six hours” after each side has wound down its current offensive actions. He went on to declare the conflict the “12 Day War,” claiming that it could have stretched into…
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Poverty, Hunger, Fuel National Security Threats – Chief Of Defence Staff

Poverty, Hunger, Fuel National Security Threats – Chief Of Defence Staff

Poverty, Hunger Fuel National Security Threats – Chief Of Defence Staff The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned that poverty and hunger have escalated beyond social issues, now posing serious threats to Nigeria’s national security. Speaking at the opening of the 14th National Security Seminar in Abuja on Monday, Gen. Musa, represented by the Chief of Defence Training, Rear Admiral Ibrahim Shetimma, stressed that insecurity in the modern world is no longer solely defined by armed conflict, but also by widespread economic hardship, food insecurity, and social dislocation. The seminar, themed “Combating Hunger and Poverty for…
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Tinubu Flags Off Nigeria’s Largest Tractor Rollout To Boost Food Production

Tinubu Flags Off Nigeria’s Largest Tractor Rollout To Boost Food Production

Tinubu Flags Off Nigeria’s Largest Tractor Rollout To Boost Food Production President Bola Tinubu has launched a major agricultural initiative involving the rollout of over 2,000 modern tractors and thousands of other farming equipment. The programme, unveiled on Monday in Sheda, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, is part of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme aimed at modernising Nigeria’s farming sector. Speaking at the launch, President Tinubu described the event as the beginning of an agricultural rebirth. He said the initiative is a crucial step toward making Nigeria a global agricultural leader, improving food supply, empowering young…
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Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Spying For Israel

Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Spying For Israel

Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Spying For Israel Iran’s judiciary said it executed on Monday a man found guilty of spying for Israel, as fighting between the two countries entered its 11th day. “Mohammad-Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh was hanged this morning for intelligence cooperation with the Zionist regime,” the judiciary said, using Iran’s term for Israel. Shayesteh was alleged to have had ties with Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence agency. He was also convicted of collaborating with Iran International, a Persian-language TV channel based in London that is critical of the Iranian government. Iran considers the broadcaster to be linked to Israel.…
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Senate Sets Date For Public Hearing On Constitution Review

Senate Sets Date For Public Hearing On Constitution Review

Senate Sets Date For Public Hearing On Constitution Review In a landmark move to review the Constitution, the Senate has announced that it will hold simultaneous public hearing across the six geopolitical zones on July 4 and 5, 2025, to gather citizens’ input on the proposed amendments, ranging from local government autonomy to state creation and gender inclusion. On its part, the House of Representatives is considering 87 prioritised constitutional amendments, grouped into thematic areas reflecting Nigerians’ aspirations and concerns. During a dinner with the diplomatic community at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, over the weekend, the Deputy Speaker,…
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Why We Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites – U.S

Why We Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites – U.S

Why We Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites – U.S. The United States has justified its overnight airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, accusing Tehran of deception and failed diplomacy. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking on Fox News, said Iran “played” the United States during recent nuclear negotiations, leaving President Donald Trump with no choice but to act. Rubio revealed that the U.S. had offered Iran the opportunity to maintain a civil nuclear programme under strict oversight, but Tehran rejected the offer and broke off communication for over a week. “They played us. They wouldn’t respond to our offers. They disappeared…
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