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Extradite Arrested Drug Baron – Korea Tells NDLEA

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea (NIS) on Wednesday lauded the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, for its exceptional effort and professionalism. This is particularly for apprehending a wanted 59-year-old drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff whose 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world, was ended in February following his arrest by NDLEA operatives […]

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House of Representatives Summons Rivers State Administrator, Ibas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight on Wednesday summoned the Sole Administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.). The sole administrator is to appear before the Professor Julius Ihonvbere let committee for a “comprehensive interactive session” on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. According to a statement by the House spokesman Akin Rotimi, the session would provide […]

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NCC Boss Hails Presidential Aide,Senator Lado

By Anayo Akwitti The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida has lauded the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado over his exemplary style of administering his office. This praise came on Tuesday when the Special Adviser received him in audience on a courtesy visit in his office at the National Assembly Complex. The EVC, Dr. Maida […]

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Guinea Unveils $20 Billion Mega Projects, Seeks Nigerian Investment

By Zainab Bakare The Guinean Ambassador to Nigeria, Siaka Cissoko, says Guinea is currently executing mega projects valued at about 20 billion dollars, calling on Nigerian companies to take advantage of the investment opportunities. Ambassador Cissoko made the disclosure while receiving members of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN) who paid a courtesy visit to the Guinean Embassy in Abuja. He said, “As I speak to you, there is […]

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Governor Ododo Unveils Mining Equipment as Kogi Secures 15 Mining Licenses

By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has officially unveiled the state’s new mining equipment as he announced the acquisition of fifteen mining license by the Kogi state government. Governor Ododo made the announcement during the official unveiling of the state's new mining equipment at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja on Friday. A statement signed by Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor said the […]

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General

Former President Jonathan Wins 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize

By: Bukola Adetinuyo Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has made history once again, becoming first African leader to receive the prestigious 2025 Sunhak Peace Founder’s Prize. The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, in a congratulatory message, describes the award as a fitting recognition of Jonathan’s unwavering commitment to peace and democratic governance. In a statement by the Media Adviser to […]

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Education

Expert Urges Policy Shift to Harness Indigenous Agricultural Practices

By: Bukola Adetinuyo A Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production at the University of Abuja, Clement Alawa, has issued a strong call for the Nigerian government to overhaul agricultural policies by integrating indigenous knowledge systems into mainstream livestock production frameworks. Delivering the institution’s 46th inaugural lecture titled “Bridging Worlds: Blending Indigenous Knowledge and Modern Practices for Sustainable Livestock Production,” Prof Alawa, argued that Nigeria’s current dependence on imported models […]

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Navy Holdings Warns Public Over Fraudulent Estate Agents

Oluwakemi Kindness The Navy Holdings Limited (NHL) on Thursday cautioned Nigerians against engaging third party as agent on its properties at Lake View Estate, Navy Town Asokoro. This is as it refutes a trending video on online platforms by some unscrupulous elements trying to swindle unsuspecting Nigerians of their hard earned money over the said properties. Speaking in a statement on Thursday, the Public Relations Office for the Group Managing […]

April 10, 2025 16 6

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Labour Party Faction Alerts INEC Over Alleged Illegal Gubernatorial Primaries

By Chinedu Echianu The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has raised an alarm with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over what it describes as an "illegal" gubernatorial primary being conducted by the caretaker committee of the party under the leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman. The caretaker committee had earlier announced its intention to review the gubernatorial primaries held by the Abure faction, which produced George Moghalu […]

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