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Group calls on IGP, traditional rulers to probe self-acclaimed monarch in Osun

Peter Anayo
TUNDE ADELEKE, Osogbo   A group, Yoruba Socio-cultural Pathfinder(YSP), has called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and traditional rulers in the Yoruba nation to investigate one Adeyinka Adeshina Obawale who is parading himself as a monarch in Osun State The group stressed that Obawale has used his......
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Southern Nigeria monarchs appoint Uzodimma their coordinator

Peter Anayo
L-R: Chairman of Southern Traditional Rulers Council, Ooni of Ife, HRM, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and Co- Chairman of Southern Traditional Rulers Council, HRM, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, when the monarchs technical Committee members paid a courtesy call on the Governor at Government......
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Imo govt unfolds plans for massive rural devt

Peter Anayo
.As Exco makes significant approvals, initiatives to improve services   The Imo State government is poised to embark on massive rural development, making significant approvals for programmes that will facilitate improvement on government services to the people. The hint came on Wednesday, November 5 2025, during the weekly State Executive......
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Reps begin probe of MDAs on security intervention funds by FG from 2020

Peter Anayo
.As Senate orders NAFDAC to enforce ban on alcohol in sachets effective Dec 31   IGNATIUS OKOROCHA, Abuja and JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja The House of Representatives has begun a comprehensive investigation into all security intervention funds released by the Federal Government from its coffers from 2020 to date vowing to......
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Community Leaders, Beneficiaries Applaud Egbin Power’s Medical Outreach, Describe Initiative as Impactful

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Egbin Power’s annual medical outreach, the Personal Corporate Social Responsibility (PCSR) vehicle of the leading power generation company, has been described by beneficiaries as a transformative and impactful health intervention that brings hope to people. The 2025 programme, which was the eighth edition, delivered essential healthcare services to the residents......
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President Tinubu remains committed to religious freedom , protection of all Nigerians- NiDCOM Chairman

Peter Anayo
JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja   Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians at home and abroad to unite against the decision to classify Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by President Donald Trump of US. Making reference to statements issued by President Bola Ahmed......
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Workers union pass vote of confidence on NSITF Management, rally minister’s support

Peter Anayo
AKOR SYLVESTER, Abuja The two major domestic workers’ unions in the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF),  Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) and the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees, (NUBIFIE), have thrown their weight behind the NSITF Management team led......
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HURIWA condemns Edo govt for letting kidnapped seminarian to die in captivity

Peter Anayo
IGNATIUS OKOROCHA, Abuja   Prominent pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has condemned the government of Edo state headed by Mr. Monday Okpebholo for letting Emmanuel Alabi, the junior seminarian, kidnapped since July to die in captivity without activating effective and efficient security......
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Rivers Govt reiterates commitment to eradicate sexual, gender-based violence

Peter Anayo
EMMANUEL NLEWEDUM, Port Harcourt   The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the eradication of all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against women, girls and other vulnerable persons. Dr. Benibo Anabraba, Secretary to the State Government, SSG, made the commitment while speaking during an advocacy visit on......

EU reaffirms solidarity with Nigeria, pledges stronger support on security

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EU reaffirms solidarity with Nigeria, pledges stronger support on security EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot.  The European Union (EU) has reiterated its solidarity with Nigeria, emphasising respect for the nation’s sovereignty and commitment to strengthening cooperation in peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue, and human rights protection. The EU Ambassador......