August 8, 2025

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FUNAAB, UNILORIN Students Unite Against Gender-Based Violence

Student groups from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) have initiated comprehensive campaigns against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) on their respective campuses under the Project Safe Zones initiative.These campaigns follow intensive training sessions held between March 24 and 28, 2025, which were facilitated by the VARSH Foundation

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Hoodlums Wreak Havoc: Akwa Ibom Community Mourns Destruction of Local School

The community of Ikot Akpan Udo in Akwa Ibom State has been left reeling after a group of hoodlums vandalized a local school, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and outrage among community members, who are calling for swift action to be taken against the perpetrators. According

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Life Style

Shade Okoya Receives Prestigious Honour for Philanthropic Efforts

Shade Okoya, a renowned businesswoman and philanthropist, has been honoured for her selfless contributions to society. The award, which was presented at a prestigious ceremony, recognizes Okoya’s tireless efforts in giving back to the community through various charitable initiatives. Okoya, who is the wife of Alhaji Rasaq Okoya, the Chairman of Eleganza Group, has been

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Nigerian Army Chief Reaffirms Unwavering Commitment to National Security

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to addressing all security threats facing the nation. Speaking at the 2024 Army Headquarters Departments and Commands West African Social Activities (WASA) in Abuja, Oluyede emphasized the army’s recognition of the huge expectations of Nigerians and the importance of

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DANGOTE MAINTAINS TOP POSITION AS FOUR NIGERIANS FEATURE ON FORBES AFRICA’S BILLIONAIRES LIST

Nigeria’s business titans Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola have secured their positions as the only Nigerians on Forbes’ 2025 Africa’s Billionaires List released yesterday.Dangote has maintained his reign at the summit of the prestigious ranking for the 14th consecutive year, with his estimated net worth surging to $23.9 billion, marking a

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Politics

Eid-ul-Fitr: Oyo Police Assures Residents of Tight Security, Felicitates Muslims

As Muslims across Nigeria and the world prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, the Oyo State Police Command has assured residents of the state of adequate security throughout the festive period. In a statement released on Saturday by the State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adewale Osifeso, the Commissioner of Police, CP

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Nightmare in Uniform: Inspector Patrick Recounts Ordeal of False IPOB Accusation, Torture, and 11-Month Detention

Inspector Patrick, a serving officer of the Nigerian Police Force, has shared a heart-wrenching account of his ordeal in the hands of his colleagues. The inspector was falsely accused of being a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group in Nigeria, and subsequently subjected to torture and 11 months of unlawful

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Lagos Mourns: Deaf Pedestrian Loses Life in Road Accident

A devastating road accident in Lagos has claimed the life of a deaf pedestrian, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The incident occurred on a busy Lagos road, where the pedestrian was attempting to cross the street. According to eyewitnesses, the pedestrian, whose identity has not been disclosed, was struck by a speeding vehicle

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Lawyer Condemns Nigerian Police for Arresting Woman Over Husband’s Debt, Citing Abuse of Power

A Nigerian lawyer has strongly criticized the police for arresting a woman over a debt claim made by her husband, arguing that the law enforcement agency has overstepped its bounds. The lawyer’s statement comes amid growing concerns about police abuse of power and the need for greater accountability within the force. The incident in question

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FOUR STATE GOVERNORS PARDON OVER 120 INMATES IN BID TO TACKLE PRISON CONGESTION

Governors from four Nigerian states have collectively granted pardons to more than 120 inmates since January, as part of concentrated efforts to address the critical overcrowding situation in the nation’s correctional facilities.The mercy initiative, implemented by state executives from Ondo, Cross River, Plateau, and Enugu, comes against the backdrop of alarming congestion statistics revealing that

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