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- January 6, 2025
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Communities demand action as Lakurawa teams up with bandits
Communities in the North-West have called for urgent action against the Lakurawa terrorist group following reports that the sect have aligned with bandits in the region. Worried by the development, the communities admonished the Federal Government and security agents to eliminate the Lakurawa group and other criminals. Last Friday, the group killed two policemen and
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Communities in the North-West have called for urgent action against the Lakurawa terrorist group following reports that the sect have aligned with bandits in the region. Worried by the development, the communities admonished the Federal Government and security agents to eliminate the Lakurawa group and other criminals. Last Friday, the group killed two policemen and
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- January 6, 2025
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Nigerians decry high transport fares despite fuel price reduction
Nigerians have lamented that despite the reduction in the price of petrol, transporters have failed to effect a reduction in transport fares nationwide. These angry Nigerians added that instead, the prices are still going up. The PUNCH reported that on December 19, 2024, the Dangote refinery reduced the ex-depot price of its petrol from N970
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Nigerians have lamented that despite the reduction in the price of petrol, transporters have failed to effect a reduction in transport fares nationwide. These angry Nigerians added that instead, the prices are still going up. The PUNCH reported that on December 19, 2024, the Dangote refinery reduced the ex-depot price of its petrol from N970
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- January 6, 2025
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Mother arrested in FCT for abandoning baby over hardship
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a woman, Khadija Ali, for allegedly abandoning her newborn baby. Ali was said to have dumped her baby along a bush path near Crush Rock, behind the uncompleted Red Bricks Market in Mpape, Abuja. A statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, revealed that the
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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a woman, Khadija Ali, for allegedly abandoning her newborn baby. Ali was said to have dumped her baby along a bush path near Crush Rock, behind the uncompleted Red Bricks Market in Mpape, Abuja. A statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, revealed that the
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- January 6, 2025
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Rivers summons developer as seven injured in building collapse
The Rivers State Government on Sunday summoned the developer of the three-storey building that collapsed at Aboga along the Igwuruta-Etche Road in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State leading to seven persons being rescued. Eyewitnesses told PUNCH Metro that the incident occurred at about 1:30 pm on Saturday while workers were on the site.
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The Rivers State Government on Sunday summoned the developer of the three-storey building that collapsed at Aboga along the Igwuruta-Etche Road in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State leading to seven persons being rescued. Eyewitnesses told PUNCH Metro that the incident occurred at about 1:30 pm on Saturday while workers were on the site.
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- January 6, 2025
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Ensure federal character in mass retirement, northern youths tell CBN
The Arewa Youth Assembly has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to adhere to federal character principles in its handling of the ongoing mass voluntarily retirement within the institution. The group voiced concerns over the perceived targeting of northern employees, describing the move as “anti-North” and a threat to national unity. In a statement
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The Arewa Youth Assembly has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to adhere to federal character principles in its handling of the ongoing mass voluntarily retirement within the institution. The group voiced concerns over the perceived targeting of northern employees, describing the move as “anti-North” and a threat to national unity. In a statement
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- January 6, 2025
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Yuletide holidays: Lagos, Kano, Delta, others schools resume today
Teachers, pupils and parents are currently upbeat as primary and secondary schools resume in most states today (Monday). States where pupils will be resuming for second term after the Christmas and New Year break include Lagos, Ogun, Kano, Delta and Jigawa, among others. The Kano State Government had earlier announced Sunday, January 5, 2025, as
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Teachers, pupils and parents are currently upbeat as primary and secondary schools resume in most states today (Monday). States where pupils will be resuming for second term after the Christmas and New Year break include Lagos, Ogun, Kano, Delta and Jigawa, among others. The Kano State Government had earlier announced Sunday, January 5, 2025, as
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- January 6, 2025
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Shi’ites allege lack of justice for 2015 Zaria massacre
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, on Sunday, marked the 9th anniversary of the 2015 Zaria massacre, where hundreds of Shia Muslims lost their lives in a violent clash with the Nigerian Army. The event, held in Kaduna, served as a platform for victims and their families to recount their painful experiences and call for justice.
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The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, on Sunday, marked the 9th anniversary of the 2015 Zaria massacre, where hundreds of Shia Muslims lost their lives in a violent clash with the Nigerian Army. The event, held in Kaduna, served as a platform for victims and their families to recount their painful experiences and call for justice.
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- January 6, 2025
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LP can win 2027 poll without merger – Party
The Labour Party has declared its capability to win the 2027 presidential election without forming a coalition, emphasising its strong grassroots support and appeal to Nigerians. The party reiterated that its performance in the 2023 elections demonstrated its potential to independently challenge and unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress. The LP National Publicity Secretary, Obiora
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The Labour Party has declared its capability to win the 2027 presidential election without forming a coalition, emphasising its strong grassroots support and appeal to Nigerians. The party reiterated that its performance in the 2023 elections demonstrated its potential to independently challenge and unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress. The LP National Publicity Secretary, Obiora
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- January 6, 2025
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Lagos committed to LG autonomy – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the 2025 council elections will affirm Lagos’ commitment to local government autonomy. He said this as he outlined significant strides in the state’s development during the 2025 Annual Thanksgiving Service held at Tafawa Balewa Square on Sunday. With the theme ‘Harvest of Thanksgiving,’ the event marked a
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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the 2025 council elections will affirm Lagos’ commitment to local government autonomy. He said this as he outlined significant strides in the state’s development during the 2025 Annual Thanksgiving Service held at Tafawa Balewa Square on Sunday. With the theme ‘Harvest of Thanksgiving,’ the event marked a
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- January 6, 2025
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Lagos Island undergoing urban renewal – Commissioner
The Lagos State Government has said it is committed to the ongoing renewal of infrastructure on the Lagos Island. The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Sunday, led officials of the ministry to inspect the alignments for the drains and collectors to be reconstructed. Speaking with newsmen, the Commissioner said the
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The Lagos State Government has said it is committed to the ongoing renewal of infrastructure on the Lagos Island. The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Sunday, led officials of the ministry to inspect the alignments for the drains and collectors to be reconstructed. Speaking with newsmen, the Commissioner said the
