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25Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu arrives in Brazil for state visit

‎President Bola Tinubu arrived in Brasília early Monday for a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Brazil ‎‎The presidential aircraft, Nigerian Air Force One (NAF-001), also known as “Eagle One,” touched down at Brasília International Airport at about 12:30 a.m. (local time, 4. 30 a.m. Nigerian time). Tinubu was received on arrival by Carlos Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East, Carlos José Moreno Garcete, Ambassador of Brazil to Nigeria and top Nigerian government officials includingBianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. ‎The President then proceeded to his hotel, where he would be based during the visit. At his hotel, he was welcomed by the Speaker of House of Representative, Tajudeen Abass, De...

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25Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nasarawa Speaker advocates inculcation of moral values, discipline on.younger generation, donates car to Boys’ Brigade.

"… as the organization holds its annual fellowship camp in Keffi with over 3000 participants… " Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau Ph.D has urged leaders in the country to inculcate moral values and discipline on the younger generation for societal development and harmony. The Speaker made the call during 2025 Annual Fellowship Camp of the Boys' Brigade Nigeria, Nasarawa State Council today at NYSC Orientation Camp, Keffi LGA. It would be reported that the camp had about 3, 250 youths of Boys Brigade Nigeria participating and are undergoing training on moral values, discipline and leadership. Dr. Jatau said that inculcation of moral values and discipline on the younger generation would not only promote peace, unity but would also enhance developm...

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25Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ASUU threatens strike, demands implementation of renegotiation agreement

By Uche Bibilari Gwagwalada (FCT) The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), has called on the Federal Government to sign and implement the renegotiation agreement made to avoid industrial action by the union. The Zonal Coordinator, ASUU Abuja Zone, Prof. Al-Amin Abdullahi made the call during a news conference on Monday in Abuja. Abdullahi explained that the union had entered into a renegotiation of the 2009 agreement between the federal government and ASUU, adding that it was concluded in December 2024 but yet to be signed and implemented. According to him, the FGN reached an Agreement with our union in 2009, famously called the FG/ASUU 2009 Agreement. Almost 17 years after this agreement was signed, its provisions were only partially implemented. “After years of pres...

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25Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Maternal Child Health: World Bank, Gombe handover 103 revitalised PHC’s to communities

The World Bank, through it's IMPACT project and the Gombe State Government has revitalised and handed over no fewer than 103 Primary Health Centres (PHC's) to communities in different parts of Gombe State. This is in addition to 66 health clinics solely revitalised by the Gombe State Government in an effort to improve on the poor maternal child health indicators in the State. World Bank's IMPACT project along with the Gombe State Government aims to address Immunization Plus and Malaria as well as ensure Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transformation Services in vulnerable rural communities. The Task Team Lead of the World Bank IMPACT project, Dr. Onoriode Ezire, National Project Coordinator of the IMPACT project, Dr. Amina Abdu-One Mohammed, NPHCDA team and the Gombe State ...

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25Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NDLEA arrests notorious drug kingpin……exposes Kano airport syndicate behind frame-up of three innocent Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi

A 55-year-old drug kingpin Mohammed Abubakar, alias Bello Karama and five members of a syndicate operating at Kano international airport have been taken into custody by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the discovery that they were behind the shipment of illicit substances for which three innocent Nigerians who went on lesser hajj pilgrimage to the holy land were being detained in Jeddah for alleged drug trafficking.This was disclosed at a press conference addressed by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi along with the Director of Assets and Financial Investigation, Dr. Abdul Ibrahim and Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, Theresa Asuquo, in Abuja on Monday, August 24.The NDLEA while explaining how the syndicate implicated three unsus...

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25Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Community Policing Intelligence Uncovers A Man Chained 5 Years By His Father In Anambra State

Anambra state police command begins investigations into a report of a young man allegedly chained by the father for five years in Igboukwu, Aguata local government Area of the state, under the disguise that his son has travelled abroad. The Commissioner of police Ikioye Orutugu commends the youths of the community for the proactive role they played in uncovering the incident describing their action as a clear example of community partnership in policing. In a statement issued by the command’s public relations officer Tochukwu Ikenga states that, the CP has directed operatives to immediately investigate the disturbing report circulating in the media regarding the young man identified as Chugbo popularly known as Agudo.

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25Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Breaking : Army destroys nine illegal refineries, arrests 69 suspects….In Niger Delta

Operations Emmanuel Abi Couson In a two weeks long operation in Niger Delta, the Nigerian Army, 6 Division troops arrested 69 suspected oil thieves, dismantled nine illegal refining sites, and recovered 32,000 litres of stolen petroleum products.The acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, disclosed this in a statement issued to the media in Port Harcourt on Sunday 24 August.He said the operations, conducted between August 11 and 24, 2025, were carried out across the Niger Delta States of Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom in collaboration with sister security agencies.According to him, “significant operational successes were recorded, including the deactivation of nine illegal refining sites, the arrest of 69 suspects for oil theft and relate...

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24Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Adamu Yola Unity Cup 2025: Organisers set deadline for registering football clubs

Organisers of the famous Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup football competition have set August 22nd to 9th September 2025 as the period of registration for clubs willing to participate in this year's competition. The annual competition, which will hold it's 9th edition, has continued to attract more participating clubs from Gombe South Senatorial zone and has also become one of the most popular grassroots sports competition the State. Speaking at a press conference to flag off activities for the competition, Chairman of the Committee, Promise Uwaeme, confirmed that only 64 teams will be admitted for this year's competition despite increased interest from many teams. “As usual, this press briefing marks the beginning of our activities and immediately after the briefing, clubs are ...

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24Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NPFL 2025/2026 season kicks off with thrilling Week-1 results

The opening matches of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday August 24, produced thrilling wins, dramatic upsets, and fierce competition for early dominance. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Match Day One fixtures were held at various venues nationwide. Results were as follows: El-Kanemi Warriors FC 2-0 Bendel Insurance FC; Shooting Stars FC 0-1 Bayelsa United FC; Barau FC 0-0 Enyimba International FC. Elsewhere, Wikki Tourist FC 1-0 Plateau United FC; Abia Warriors FC 1-0 Kano Pillars FC; Enugu Rangers International FC 0-0 Kun Khalifat FC. Kwara United FC 0-0 Ikorodu City FC; Katsina United FC 0-1 Warri Wolves FC. Niger Tornadoes FC face Nasarawa United FC on Aug. 27. The season officially kicked off on Aug. 22 with the curtain-raiser between Remo ...

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24Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ENUGU POLICE ARREST SIX ARMED ROBBERY AND CULTISM SUSPECTS, RECOVER FIREARMS AND DRUGS

The Enugu State Police Command has continued to record significant successes in its sustained onslaught against violent crimes and cult-related activities in the State. This is evident in the recent arrest of six male armed robbery and cult-related activities suspects, and the recovery of firearms, drugs, and other incriminating exhibits in separate operations. On 22nd August 2025, at about 5:00 a.m., operatives of the Command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad arrested four male suspects: Samuel Chisom Okpubo (aged 23), Steven Agwu (aged 26), Elijah Umah (aged 27), and Ifenre Ifebuche (aged 22). One firearm, one expended cartridge, substances suspected to be methamphetamine (locally known as “Mkpuru-miri”), and other incriminating exhibits were recovered from them. Their arrest followed...

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24Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Primate Ayodele to Champion Fight Against Child Abuse at NUJ Press Week 2025

The Correspondents’ Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, will on Thursday, 28 August 2025 , begin its annual Press Week in Lagos with a national discourse on the growing crisis of child abuse in Nigeria. Themed “Silent Cries: Uncovering the Deep-Rooted Crisis of Child Abuse in Nigeria and the Role of the Media in Breaking the Cycle,” the event will spotlight one of the country’s most pressing yet often ignored challenges. A statement jointly signed by the Chapel's Chairman and Planning Committee Chairman, Comrades Abraham Akpabio and Joshua Uloko respectively has that, the symposium will be hosted under the distinguished auspices of His Eminence, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, Founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Ejigbo, Lagos, who will also d...

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24Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NANPF pledges player education on NPFL Framework and rules

The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has pledged to intensify player education on NPFL rules, especially in areas of betting and match-fixing. NANPF President, Sunday Abe, said the association is committed to working with the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to uphold the integrity of Nigerian football. The move follows recent developments, including a betting allegation involving Plateau United goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka, which prompted calls for greater awareness. Abe said NANPF will take proactive steps to sensitise players on key sections of the NPFL Framework governing betting and match-fixing. “As the voice of Nigerian players, NANPF condemns unethical conduct that threatens the integrity of the game,” Abe said in a statement on Sun...

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23Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FCT POLICE ARREST NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBERY/CAR SNATCHING SYNDICATE, RECOVER THREE VEHICLES IN TWO OPERATIONS.

Operatives of the FCT Police Command attached to the Scorpion Squad, between 19th and 21st August 2025, acting on credible digital intelligence, trailed and arrested two notorious car-snatching suspects. The suspects, Solomon Fanen Manger ‘m’, 34, and Solomon Yande ‘m’, 45, both from Benue State, confessed to being long time members of a syndicate specialized in the theft of high-value vehicles, particularly Toyota Prado SUVs and Toyota Hilux trucks. They admitted to operating mainly around Wuse, Garki, and the Central Area. Within August alone, their gang stole three (3) Toyota Prado SUVs, two (2) white Toyota Hilux vehicles, and one (1) black Toyota Camry, which they sold for between ₦7 million and ₦8 million each. They further revealed that their gang leader, one “Alhaji” (real name...

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23Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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INTERNAL SECURITY: THE POLICE HAVE RECORDED ANOTHER BREAKTHROUGH BY RESCUING A KIDNAPPED VICTIM IN KESAN VILLAGE OF SHANGA LGA.

The Nigeria Police Force, a law enforcement agency saddled with responsibility of ensuring the safety and security of the citizens and their property, on the 23rd August, 2025 at about 0500hrs, a gang of kidnappers armed with dangerous weapons invaded Kesan village, Shanga LGA of Kebbi State, and kidnapped one Abdulmumini Alhaji Ahmadu 'm' aged 25yrs. Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Shanga, promptly mobilized a combined team of Policemen and vigilantes, trailed the kidnappers and rescued the victim. On the process, the unscrupulous elements shot the victim on his left leg, as a result of which he sustained serious injury and escaped into the forest.The police have evaquated the victim to a medical facility and he is responding to treatment. The Commissioner...

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23Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Otu approves N95M counterpart funds

Desperate to tackle recurrent waterborne diseases in rural communities of the state, Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has approved the release of N95M counterpart fund for a three-year Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program. The fund is for 2025 and would be used for intervention in Obubra local government area of the state. Speaking to journalists during a two-day workshop to finalise the state WASH policy, organised in partnership with Self Help Africa (SHA) and supported by the UK’s FCDO through WASH Systems for Health (WS4H) Programme in Calabar, the Commissioner for Water Resources, Barr Bassey Mensah, applauded the governor for the feat. "What is good must be commended, I want to commend Otu, for it shows that he is indeed the people's governor because these a...

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23Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with DIDIER DROGBABy Ramata Sore’

INTRODUCTION :Didier Drogba, born March 11, 1978 in Abidjan, is much more than a footballer: he is a conscience in action, a profound voice that resonates far beyond the stadiums, a vibrant heart for Africa. From 2004 to 2012, and again in 2014-2015, he wrote one of the greatest epics for Chelsea FC, in England, scoring 164 goals, including the memorable one on May 19, 2012 in the final of the prestigious Champions League, an equalizer and a decisive penalty, giving Chelsea the first European title in its history. Captain of the Ivory Coast Elephants, he carried the hopes of a people during three World Cups: 2006, 2010, 2014, and was crowned African player of the year in 2006. But, it was in October 2005 that his aura crossed the framework of sport: the day after a historic qualificati...

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23Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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JAPAN DESIGNATES CITY OF KISARAZU AS HOMETOWN FOR NIGERIANS

 The government of Japan on Thursday named the city of Kisarazu as the hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the country as part of its strategic efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth and enhance workforce productivity. Under this new partnership, announced on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development, the Japanese government will create a special visa category for highly skilled, innovative, and talented young Nigerians who want to move to Kisarazu to live and work. Artisans and other blue-collar workers from Nigeria who are ready to upskill will also benefit from the special dispensation visa to work in Japan. Japan International Cooperation Agency, in a ceremony, also named the cities of Nagai in Ya...

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23Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Stakeholders appeal for policy assent…to boost water, sanitation, hygiene

Participants at a two-day workshop organised in partnership with Self Help Africa (SHA) and supported by the UK’s FCDO through WASH Systems for Health (WS4H) Programme, in Calabar the Cross River capital, have called on the governor, Prince Bassey Otu, to approve and sign into law the developed and adopted policy implementation plan within 60 days. This forms part of the resolutions reached through an extensive stakeholders consultations and contained in a communique signed by representatives of government, House of Assembly, traditional institution, partners, civil society organisations, academia, persons living with disabilities, among others. The revised policy which replaces the state's 2011 framework seeks to position the state on a pedestal that would see it strengthening acce...

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23Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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One Year of A Night of Praise: A Deep Reflection on the Faith-Inspired, People-Centred Leadership of Broda Lucky

-Bamofin Kayode Ajulo, OON, SAN, Ph.D. In the heart of Ondo State, a remarkable story unfolds—a narrative intricately woven with threads of faith, resilience, and divine guidance. The emergence of His Excellency, Prince Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the Governor of Ondo State whom I fondly called “Broda Lucky” is not merely a tale of political ascent; it represents the profound impact of faith-driven governance that seeks to uplift the spirits and lives of the people. His journey, marked by significant challenges and unwavering devotion, stands as a demonstration of hope for all who believe in the transformative power of the Almighty God. From the very beginning, Broda Lucky has displayed an extraordinary commitment to serving the people of the Sunshine State, guided by a pastoral c...

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23Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Rivers Plate Striker, Asuzu Hails NFF For National Team Invitation

Argentina-based striker Jonathan Asuzu has described his invitation to Nigeria’s U-20 national team as a dream come true. The Rivers Plate forward expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Federal Government for their efforts in supporting young talents. In a letter dated 8 August 2025, and signed by NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sani Maikano, Asuzu was officially invited to join the final phase of camping ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the 18-year-old striker said wearing the green and white jersey was an honour he had longed for since childhood. “To represent my country on an international stage is an aspiration I have nurtured since I was a boy,” Asuzu said. “This invitation is not just an...

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