Youth minister supports protests, says he’d join If time permitted

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has expressed support for the ongoing protest by the Take It Back Movement, stating that he would have joined the demonstration himself if time permitted. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday after the 2025 Annual Management Conference of the National Youth Service Corps, the minister emphasised the
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The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has expressed support for the ongoing protest by the Take It Back Movement, stating that he would have joined the demonstration himself if time permitted. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday after the 2025 Annual Management Conference of the National Youth Service Corps, the minister emphasised the

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Afe Babalola warns FG against approving too many new varsities

The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Afe Babalola, has warned the Federal Government to stop giving out too many licenses for new universities. Babalola said the government is approving universities without thinking about quality or proper facilities, which could cause big problems for the country in the future. He gave this warning on
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The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Afe Babalola, has warned the Federal Government to stop giving out too many licenses for new universities. Babalola said the government is approving universities without thinking about quality or proper facilities, which could cause big problems for the country in the future. He gave this warning on

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Soludo names Anambra airport road after ex-governor Obiano

The Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has named the road leading to the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, after his predecessor, Willie Obiano. Soludo, who announced this during the commissioning of the road on Monday, said the road named “Willie Obiano Boulevard” was in honour of the former governor and recognition of legacy. While
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The Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has named the road leading to the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, after his predecessor, Willie Obiano. Soludo, who announced this during the commissioning of the road on Monday, said the road named “Willie Obiano Boulevard” was in honour of the former governor and recognition of legacy. While

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Reps summon minister over neglected Abuja fish farm estate

The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has invited the Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, to explain the poor condition of the Fish Farm Estate in Bwari, Abuja. During a visit to the farm on Monday, the Committee Chairman, Fred Agbedi, said the situation
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The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has invited the Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, to explain the poor condition of the Fish Farm Estate in Bwari, Abuja. During a visit to the farm on Monday, the Committee Chairman, Fred Agbedi, said the situation

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PICTORIAL: Police patrol Anambra communities to stop Monday sit-at-home

To stop the Monday sit-at-home order, the Anambra State Police Command has increased its patrols in the Nnewi and Ihiala areas of the state. During the patrol, officers urged residents to go about their daily activities without fear, promising to keep lives and property safe. In a statement on Monday, the police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga,
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To stop the Monday sit-at-home order, the Anambra State Police Command has increased its patrols in the Nnewi and Ihiala areas of the state. During the patrol, officers urged residents to go about their daily activities without fear, promising to keep lives and property safe. In a statement on Monday, the police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga,

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Pirates attack passenger boat in Rivers, abduct five

Hoodlums suspected to be pirates have attacked a passenger boat in the waterways between Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, abducting five passengers. It was gathered that the boat was travelling from Bills in the December Local Government Area of Rivers State to Port Harcourt when the incident occurred. A source said
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Hoodlums suspected to be pirates have attacked a passenger boat in the waterways between Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, abducting five passengers. It was gathered that the boat was travelling from Bills in the December Local Government Area of Rivers State to Port Harcourt when the incident occurred. A source said

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Rwanda marks 31 years of post-genocide, calls for global action

Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Christophe Bazivamo, has called for global cooperation in combating genocide ideology to prevent the recurrence of atrocities similar to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. His remarks came during the 31st Commemoration of the Genocide Against the Tutsi, known as Kwibuka31, held on Monday in Abuja. The event, organised in partnership
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Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Christophe Bazivamo, has called for global cooperation in combating genocide ideology to prevent the recurrence of atrocities similar to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. His remarks came during the 31st Commemoration of the Genocide Against the Tutsi, known as Kwibuka31, held on Monday in Abuja. The event, organised in partnership

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‘Enough is enough,’ Ribadu condemns Plateau killings

The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has condemned the recent deadly attacks in Plateau State, describing them as unacceptable and calling for collective action to end the cycle of violence. Gunmen had last week stormed several villages in the Bokkos Local Government Area of the state, killing no fewer than 50 people. Speaking during
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The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has condemned the recent deadly attacks in Plateau State, describing them as unacceptable and calling for collective action to end the cycle of violence. Gunmen had last week stormed several villages in the Bokkos Local Government Area of the state, killing no fewer than 50 people. Speaking during

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FG must stop pretending, Plateau killings are genocide – Dalung

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for what he described as its complacency in tackling the persistent insecurity in Plateau State. Dalung expressed his concerns during the Arise TV Morning Show interview on Monday. His remarks followed the killing of over 50 people in Bokkos Local
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Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for what he described as its complacency in tackling the persistent insecurity in Plateau State. Dalung expressed his concerns during the Arise TV Morning Show interview on Monday. His remarks followed the killing of over 50 people in Bokkos Local

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EFCC nabs man for buying bank account details, N2m fraud

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected internet fraudster, accused of purchasing bank account details from individuals to perpetrate financial crimes. A statement on Monday by the EFCC’s head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said Sunday’s fraudulent scheme involved recruiting young individuals to open multiple bank
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected internet fraudster, accused of purchasing bank account details from individuals to perpetrate financial crimes. A statement on Monday by the EFCC’s head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said Sunday’s fraudulent scheme involved recruiting young individuals to open multiple bank

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