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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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Nigeria’s opposition parties have failed on all counts — APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Tuesday said that Nigeria’s opposition parties had failed woefully on all counts, describing them as directionless. The APC Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, in a statement in Lagos, said the party observed with grave concern the deteriorating state of the so-called opposition parties in Nigeria. He said...

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Police detain 4 officers for alleged breach of standard operational procedure

The Police in Adamawa confirmed the arrest and detention of four police officers for alleged indiscipline and breach of standard operational procedure. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the command spokesperson, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Yola. He said that the officers used excessive force and shoot in the air to effect arrest of...

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Zahra Buhari-Indimi mobilises football legends to promote youth, women empowerment

Zahra Buhari-Indimi, daughter of Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari, will host a charity football match in Abuja, in a move to empower youths and promote maternal health and education. The high-profile exhibition match, organised in collaboration with the Attom Foundation, will hold on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The event, which brings...

Police nab 3 suspected drug peddlers in Jigawa

Police nab 3 suspected drug peddlers in Jigawa

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The police in Jigawa have apprehended three suspects for alleged drug peddling in the state. This is contained in a…

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Flooding: Jigawa council begins construction of 3km tunnel

Flooding: Jigawa council begins construction of 3km tunnel

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Hadejia Local Government Council of Jigawa says it has commenced the construction of three-kilometer tunnel to create way for excess…

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Businesses count losses amid power outage in Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa

Businesses count losses amid power outage in Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa

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Business owners in Bauchi, Gombe and Jigawa are recording losses due to week-long blackout ocassioned by vandalism of the power…

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