October 8, 2025 - The Postcard

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FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s 65th Independence Day address to Nigerians

Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous,...

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BREAKING: Governor Fubara arrives in Port Harcourt, resumes duty

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara received a rousing welcome from his supporters at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, on Friday, after the expiration of the six-month emergency rule. He landed at the airport around 11:50 am and headed to the Government House, Port Harcourt. Rivers people have been eagerly waiting for his return since...

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CAN mourns Uma Ukpai

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed sadness over the passing of Rev Uma Ukpai, a renowned evangelist, teacher, and servant of God, who died on Oct. 6 at the age of 80. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in Abuja on Monday extended his condolences to the family and the Christian community, praying...

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Borno leads as INEC online pre-registration hits 7.4m

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has recorded a total of 7,415,760 online pre-registration in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) with Borno taking the lead with 783,546 registrants. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commission released the data in its regular update on the exercise. NAN reports that...

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No going back on warning strike – ASUU UI branch

The Chairman of ASUU, University of Ibadan (UI)chapter, Dr Adefemi Afolab on Tuesday said there is no going back on the two-week nationwide warning strike embarked upon by the union. Afolabi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that members of the union have complied with the warning strike. “We have been duly...

EDO STATE GOVERNMENT ISSUES STERN WARNING TO LAND GRABBERS, ENCROACHERS, SPECULATORS

EDO STATE GOVERNMENT ISSUES STERN WARNING TO LAND GRABBERS, ENCROACHERS, SPECULATORS

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The attention of the Edo State Government has been drawn to the illegal activities of some land grabbers and…

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Army troops neutralise 9 terrorists, rescues 37 kidnap victims

Army troops neutralise 9 terrorists, rescues 37 kidnap victims

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Troops have neutralised nine terrorists, apprehended eight suspects and rescued 37 kidnapped victims, as well as recovered a cache of…

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Senate says NNPCL responded to 19 queries on unaccounted N210trn

Senate says NNPCL responded to 19 queries on unaccounted N210trn

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The Senate Committee on Public Accounts says the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL), has responded to 19 queries raised against…

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Kogi Govt targets 1.9m children for Measles-Rubella vaccination

Kogi Govt targets 1.9m children for Measles-Rubella vaccination

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The Kogi Government is to vaccinate 1.9 million Integrated Measles-Rubella (MR) campaign for children from nine months to 15 years. Launching…

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ADC constitutes rebranding, constitution review committees, 2 others

ADC constitutes rebranding, constitution review committees, 2 others

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African Democratic Party (ADC) has approved the constitution of its Rebranding and Constitution Review committees. The ADC National Publicity Secretary,…

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FERMA inaugurates special initiative to tackle road crashes in Kogi

FERMA inaugurates special initiative to tackle road crashes in Kogi

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The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) on Tuesday inaugurated a special intervention, codenamed ”Operation Safeguard the Roads” to tackle road…

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