The Igbo intellectual group, Aka Ikenga, has called on Nigerians to uphold the principles of truth, integrity, and justice in honour of the late Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a towering figure in the fight for democracy and good governance.In a statement signed by its president, Agbalanze Chike Madueke, and secretary general,
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At least one person has been allegedly shot dead in a recent cult clash between members of the Vikings confraternity and black axe in Delta State.The fight occurred on Sunday in Ozoro, the headquarters of Isoko North, a local government area of Delta State.The deceased, who was alleged to be
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The Nigerian government, through the Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, has called for a more liberal visa regime for Nigerian companies seeking to establish factories and businesses in foreign countries.In a statement issued to newsmen yesterday in Abuja, the media aide to the minister Rabiu Ibrahim disclosed
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President Bola Tinubu has on Saturday called on Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State to wade into the land dispute between Bayero University, Kano, BUK, and neighbouring communities with the intention of resolving the dispute.The President made the call during the 39th convocation ceremony of Bayero University, Kano.Tinubu, who was
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Anietie Udobit,AbujaThe National Coordinator, National Cancer Control Programme, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Uchechukwu Nwokwu, has said that 7.2 percent out of 127,000 cancer cases recorded annually in Nigeria are children.Nwokwu said this at the sideline of a public enlightenment on Childhood cancer commemorating 2025 International Childhood
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Anietie Udobit,AbujaThe National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to disrupt an upcoming board meeting of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) over the exclusion of student representatives.In a letter addressed to Akintunde Sawyerr, managing director (MD) of NELFUND, Lucky Emonefe, NANS president, said the students are “discontent” about
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Anietie Udobit, BeninThe Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpeholo, has approved the promotion of 8,476 primary and junior secondary school teachers across the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Edo State, as part of fulfilling his campaign promises of his first 100 days in office.The Executive Chairman of Edo State
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaFollowing the outrage over the revelation that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa was denied a visa, the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has addressed the issue.In a statement issued on Friday, February 14, the Commission said it was aware of the media reports on Musa’s
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Anietie Udobit,AbujaPresident Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, saying it comes with profound sorrow.He lamented that Nigeria has lost a political leader whose decades of unwavering struggle for justice, democracy, and national unity have left an indelible mark on our nation’s history.The family disclosed
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says Keystone Bank Ltd. remains safe, sound, and fully operational in spite of an existing court order.The bank said this in a statement on Friday by Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN.Sidi-Ali said although the previous shares of the bank held by
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