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Ekiti Monarch, Oba Adegoke Dies At 82

The Alara of Aramoko Ekiti, Ekiti State, Oba Olu Adegoke Adeyemi, has reportedly passed away on Friday, August 8, at the age of 82. Announcing his death in a press statement issued on Saturday, the monarch’s family said Oba Adeyemi’s impact on the community will forever be cherished as a testament to his enduring legacy....
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Jonathan Mourns Ex -Minister, Ogbeh

Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has expressed sadness over the death of a former National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Audu Ogbeh. The former President described him as a “Distinguished public servant, experienced politician, and respected elder statesman.” In a condolence message issued on Saturday, according to a statement by Jonathan’s media...
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Bandits Kill 13, Abduct Many In Zamfara Community

The suspected armed bandits in their large numbers had invaded Adafka Village under Bukkuyum local government area of Zamfara State killing unidentified number of people and abducted many mostly women and children early hours of Saturday. A woman survivor of the attack who spoke on behalf of others identified as Hajaru Adam, said the bandits...
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Benue Community Begs Govt For Improved Security Funding

The Benue Community Security Forum (BCSF) has appealed to the government to prioritise funding of security agencies in the state, to boost intelligence gathering, operations and logistics. In a statement signed on Saturday by the president, Dr Emmanuel Tema, and National Secretary, Mrs Justina Iorpuu, the forum said the state-run Operation Anyam Nyor has the...
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Obasanjo Mourns Ex-Minister, Ogbeh

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday, expressed sadness over the passing of former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and ex-National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Audu Ogbeh. In a condolence message issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo described the late Minister as a peace-loving, unassuming,...
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PESMDAA Steps Up Fight Against Menace In Kwara

The Petroleum Environmental Solid Minerals Degradation Awareness Association (PESMDAA) has pledged to step up its advocacy for sustainable environmental practices, while also intensifying the fight against illegal mining in Kwara State. Kwara State Commissioner of the association, Abdulganiyu Aleshinloye, made the commitment at the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Workshop for PESMDAA Taskforce Officers, held on...
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Enugu APC Assures Mbah Of Easy Entry

The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed readiness to welcome the State Governor, Barr. Peter Mbah of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the party, should he choose to defect to the APC. Former state chairman of the party, Dr. Ben Nwoye, the former State Chairman, made this remark during the Progressive...
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Utaka Becomes First African Head Coach In French Club

Former Super Eagles striker, John Utaka, has been appointed the head coach of Montpellier’s women’s team in France, succeeding Frédéric Mendy. Saturday Telegraph gathered that the 43-year-old Nigerian footballer will co-manage the side with Baptiste Merle for the remainder of the season, working under the supervision of Sporting Director, Jean-Louis Saez. Utaka’s appointment marks a...
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