ECOWAS renovates drug rehabilitation centre in Kano
The Economic Community of West African States has completed renovations at a drug treatment and rehabilitation centre located at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in Kano State. This effort is part of the regional body’s ongoing commitment to supporting member states in the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with drug use disorders. This was contained
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The Economic Community of West African States has completed renovations at a drug treatment and rehabilitation centre located at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in Kano State. This effort is part of the regional body’s ongoing commitment to supporting member states in the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with drug use disorders. This was contained
Police rescue four kidnapped victims, arrest 10 suspects in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command said it recorded significant security breakthroughs in the past two weeks, including the rescue of four kidnapped victims, the arrest of 10 suspects, and the recovery of various arms and ammunition. The state Commissioner of Police , CP Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in
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The Anambra State Police Command said it recorded significant security breakthroughs in the past two weeks, including the rescue of four kidnapped victims, the arrest of 10 suspects, and the recovery of various arms and ammunition. The state Commissioner of Police , CP Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in
Putin vows to ‘finish off’ Ukrainian troops, calls for ‘transitional administration’
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for the establishment of a “transitional administration” in Ukraine, and vowed his army would “finish off” Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as United States President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire, AFP reported. Putin’s remarks came amid the ongoing conflict that has left tens of thousands dead and
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for the establishment of a “transitional administration” in Ukraine, and vowed his army would “finish off” Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as United States President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire, AFP reported. Putin’s remarks came amid the ongoing conflict that has left tens of thousands dead and
Nigeria’s rising archery stars shine at South West Games
The tournament featured athletes from five states—Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti—competing in individual and team events The post Nigeria’s rising archery stars shine at South West Games appeared first…
Oyo showcases 180 tourist sites to visiting Massachusetts students
The Oyo State Government has welcomed students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, as part of a cultural exchange and tourism initiative aimed at showcasing the state’s rich heritage on Friday. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, received the visiting students and introduced them to Oyo State’s diverse cultural landscape, highlighting
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The Oyo State Government has welcomed students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, as part of a cultural exchange and tourism initiative aimed at showcasing the state’s rich heritage on Friday. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, received the visiting students and introduced them to Oyo State’s diverse cultural landscape, highlighting
N5m fraud: ICPC arraigns ex-foreign affairs director
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arraigned a former Deputy Director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Christiana Goka, for allegedly misappropriating public funds amounting to N5,398,656. Goka, who also served as the Head of the Department of Research Monitoring Information System at the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa, was
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arraigned a former Deputy Director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Christiana Goka, for allegedly misappropriating public funds amounting to N5,398,656. Goka, who also served as the Head of the Department of Research Monitoring Information System at the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa, was
Tinubu makes new appointments to River basin development authorities
President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to lead the River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The President appointed Sowade Adebayo as the Executive Director of Engineering Services at the
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President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to lead the River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The President appointed Sowade Adebayo as the Executive Director of Engineering Services at the
Northern govs condemn killing of travellers in Edo, demand probe
The Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned the horrific murder of travellers from northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, described the attack as a gross violation of human rights, stressing that extrajudicial violence is entirely unacceptable and must
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The Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned the horrific murder of travellers from northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, described the attack as a gross violation of human rights, stressing that extrajudicial violence is entirely unacceptable and must
Edo man hacks brother to death over disagreement
The Edo State Police Command on Friday said his operatives have arrested one Iyayi Omokaro, who hacked his brother, Friday, to death over a disagreement on Tuesday. The Command Spokesman, Moses Yamu, who stated this in a statement, said the killing took place at Uzalla Community, Uhunmwonde, Benin. Yamu said that Friday was confirmed dead
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The Edo State Police Command on Friday said his operatives have arrested one Iyayi Omokaro, who hacked his brother, Friday, to death over a disagreement on Tuesday. The Command Spokesman, Moses Yamu, who stated this in a statement, said the killing took place at Uzalla Community, Uhunmwonde, Benin. Yamu said that Friday was confirmed dead
Abiodun pays tributes as Okupe is laid to rest
Ex- Presidential spokesperson to former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe, was on Friday laid to rest in his hometown, Iperu-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun state. Okupe died in Lagos on March 7, 2025, at the age of 72. Speaking during the burial service held at the Wesley Methodist
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Ex- Presidential spokesperson to former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe, was on Friday laid to rest in his hometown, Iperu-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun state. Okupe died in Lagos on March 7, 2025, at the age of 72. Speaking during the burial service held at the Wesley Methodist