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JUST IN: Many feared trapped in Abuja building collapse

Approximately 40 people are reportedly trapped under the rubble of a collapsed storey building in Sabon Lugbe, a suburban community in Abuja. According to reports, the collapse occurred around 5 pm on Saturday, while the victims were still inside the building. In multiple videos circulated on social media, particularly X, residents are seen attempting to...
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Japa syndrome, others symbolise loss of hope in Nigeria – Jega

Former Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, has expressed concern over the exodus of talented young Nigerians from the country. According to him, this trend and the current struggles in the nation symbolise a dangerous loss of hope. Speaking at the launch of the Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative in Abuja on Saturday,...
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Osun gov calls security meeting over police – NSCDC clash

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has convened a meeting of the State Security Council, following a disagreement over the assault allegedly suffered by personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in the hands of some police operatives. Recalled that the Osun Command of the NSCDC and the Nigeria Police Force, on Friday...
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Igbo leaders demand Nnamdi Kanu’s release 

Igbo leaders have emphasised the urgent need for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release from the custody of the Department of State Services. They made the call at the service of songs and tributes for the late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. They noted that securing Kanu’s freedom was Iwuanyanwu’s final mission before his...
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BREAKING: Fire guts Lagos Blue Line rail track

A section of the Lagos State Blue Line rail track has been razed by fire. The incident occurred on Saturday, at a spot opposite NEPA Station by Ejo Bridge inward Apogbon. Disclosing this, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, said no casualty was recorded. Posting on X, Akosile wrote: “There...
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Lady found dead after visiting man met on dating site

A 23-year-old woman, Precious Yusuf, has been found dead along the DLA Road in Asaba, the Delta State capital, after meeting with a male friend whom she met on a dating website called iHappy. According to a statement on Saturday by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, Precious’s body was discovered on...
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Embrace reading culture, Lagos deputy gov urges students

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has urged schoolchildren to embrace the culture of reading to succeed. He made this call on Saturday at a book reading programme for secondary school pupils in Lagos State, organised by TotalEnergies. The event, held at the company’s office in Lagos, attracted pupils from more than ten...
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