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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...

Education

JAMB releases 85 underage candidates for exceptional admission

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of 85 underage candidates (less than 16 by September, 2025) who successfully completed the comprehensive screening process established by the board for exceptional admission. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by the spokesperson of JAMB, Dr...

Security

Demolition protest: Stay out of Lagos, police warn Sowore

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has warned activist Omoyele Sowore and others against mobilising protests over recent demolitions in the state. Jimoh gave the warning while addressing newsmen in Iyana-Oworo axis of the Third Mainland bridge on Monday in Lagos. The police boss said that the command had made massive deployments...

Education

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Child molestation: Early sex education now compelling – educationists, others

Some educationists and other Nigerians have called for early and intensified sex education to promote healthy lifestyles, reduce risks and empower adolescents to make informed decisions about their sexual health. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday, they said that early sex education would tackle teenage pregnancy and sexually...

Police rescue 4-yr-old sold for ₦3.7m

Police rescue 4-yr-old sold for ₦3.7m

dantpcn1 month ago03 mins

The Police command in Ondo State has rescued a four-year-old girl, Jesinta Sunday, who was sold for ₦3.7 million in…

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Gunmen abduct cleric, wife, children in Ondo, demand N75 million ransom

Gunmen abduct cleric, wife, children in Ondo, demand N75 million ransom

dantpcn10 months ago04 mins

Gunmen have struck in the Akoko area of Ondo State, abducting an Anglican clergyman, Rev. Olowolagba, his wife, and two…

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Ondo guber: INEC declares APC’s Aiyedatiwa winner

Ondo guber: INEC declares APC’s Aiyedatiwa winner

dantpcn11 months ago01 mins

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner…

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Tension in Ondo as guber election holds today

Tension in Ondo as guber election holds today

dantpcn12 months ago04 mins

Residents of Akure and other major cities in Ondo State would be treading the streets cautiously today, as the people…

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