Police deny Take-It-Back protesters access to Lagos Assembly
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on Monday blocked protesters from reaching the Lagos State Assembly complex, where they intended to submit a letter containing their demands. The Take-It-Back Movement, along with other civil society organisations, spearheaded the ongoing protest to draw attention to pressing national issues, including the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime
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Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on Monday blocked protesters from reaching the Lagos State Assembly complex, where they intended to submit a letter containing their demands. The Take-It-Back Movement, along with other civil society organisations, spearheaded the ongoing protest to draw attention to pressing national issues, including the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime
Edo Assembly gets new majority leader, chief whip
The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday named Jonathan Aigbokhan (APC–Esan West) as the new Majority Leader, following the emergence of the All Progressives Congress as the majority party in the House. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that in March, the APC had notified the Assembly of its new majority status and indicated
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The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday named Jonathan Aigbokhan (APC–Esan West) as the new Majority Leader, following the emergence of the All Progressives Congress as the majority party in the House. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that in March, the APC had notified the Assembly of its new majority status and indicated
No vacancy in LP leadership, Abure warns Obi, Otti
In his first public appearance after Friday’s judgment of the Supreme Court, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure declared on Monday that there is no vacuum in the party. He gave the warning while addressing a public conference before the meeting of the National Executive Committee at the party secretariat. According to
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In his first public appearance after Friday’s judgment of the Supreme Court, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure declared on Monday that there is no vacuum in the party. He gave the warning while addressing a public conference before the meeting of the National Executive Committee at the party secretariat. According to
178,000 mothers, one million newborns die in Africa every year -WHO
The World Health Organisation of the African region said each year, an estimated 178,000 mothers and one million newborns die in the African region—many from preventable causes. The health body made this known on Monday in a release to commemorate World Health Day, celebrated on April 7 annually. This year’s campaign focuses on improving maternal
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The World Health Organisation of the African region said each year, an estimated 178,000 mothers and one million newborns die in the African region—many from preventable causes. The health body made this known on Monday in a release to commemorate World Health Day, celebrated on April 7 annually. This year’s campaign focuses on improving maternal
No country has developed under democracy — Burkina Faso President
President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, said the country is undergoing a “popular, progressive revolution” and not operating under a democratic system. He added that it is difficult to pinpoint a country that has developed practising democratic rule. Traore made the disclosure during a flag-raising ceremony at the Koulouba Palace last week. He said,
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President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, said the country is undergoing a “popular, progressive revolution” and not operating under a democratic system. He added that it is difficult to pinpoint a country that has developed practising democratic rule. Traore made the disclosure during a flag-raising ceremony at the Koulouba Palace last week. He said,
Generals, civilians raised ransom for ex-NYSC DG, Tsiga’s release – Abdullahi
Brigadier General Ismaila Abdullahi (retd.) has said that the release of retired Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), who was abducted from his Katsina State home on February 5, 2025, was facilitated by generous financial contributions from fellow army generals, serving and retired military officers, and a wide spectrum of civilians. In a note of appreciation
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Brigadier General Ismaila Abdullahi (retd.) has said that the release of retired Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), who was abducted from his Katsina State home on February 5, 2025, was facilitated by generous financial contributions from fellow army generals, serving and retired military officers, and a wide spectrum of civilians. In a note of appreciation
Southampton sack manager Juric after Premier League relegation
Southampton have sacked manager Ivan Juric following their relegation from the Premier League, the club announced Monday. Southampton were condemned to relegation in record time after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday. Juric’s bottom of the table side have lost 25 of their 31 top-flight games in a wretched campaign. Relegation with seven fixtures
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Southampton have sacked manager Ivan Juric following their relegation from the Premier League, the club announced Monday. Southampton were condemned to relegation in record time after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday. Juric’s bottom of the table side have lost 25 of their 31 top-flight games in a wretched campaign. Relegation with seven fixtures
Abure, Obi call separate LP NEC meetings after S’Court judgment
The battle for the control of the Labour Party took a different twist on Monday after the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure and LP presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi election simultaneously called for separate meetings of the National Executive Committee to discuss the future of the party following Friday’s judgement by the Supreme
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The battle for the control of the Labour Party took a different twist on Monday after the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure and LP presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi election simultaneously called for separate meetings of the National Executive Committee to discuss the future of the party following Friday’s judgement by the Supreme
16 killed as bandits attack Kebbi community- Police
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that sixteen people were killed in a brutal bandit attack on Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area. In a statement released on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said the assault occurred on Saturday, April 6, 2025, around 6:00 PM,
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The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that sixteen people were killed in a brutal bandit attack on Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area. In a statement released on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said the assault occurred on Saturday, April 6, 2025, around 6:00 PM,
Olunloyo left a legacy too difficult to surpass – Ex-FCT minister
Former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Jumoke Akinjide, stated that former Oyo State governor, Chief Omololu Olunloyo, has left a legacy too difficult to difficult to surpass. In a statement signed by the former minister on Monday, she said Olunloyo was a rare gift to the world, adding that the world-class mathematician,
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Former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Jumoke Akinjide, stated that former Oyo State governor, Chief Omololu Olunloyo, has left a legacy too difficult to difficult to surpass. In a statement signed by the former minister on Monday, she said Olunloyo was a rare gift to the world, adding that the world-class mathematician,