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Xenophobic: 3rd Batch of Nigerian Evacuees Arrives Lagos as South Africa Deadline Nears
Another group of Nigerians has returned home from South Africa following weeks of anti-immigration protests and xenophobic tensions in the country. An Air Peace aircraft carrying the evacuees landed at the cargo terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at about 10:54 a.m. on Tuesday. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the flight…
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FG Approves NYSC Overhaul: 6-Week Camp in Three Phases, 11 Career Streams for Corps Members
The Federal Government has approved a major restructuring of the National Youth Service Corps, marking the first comprehensive review of the scheme since it was created in 1973. The Federal Executive Council gave the approval on Monday in Abuja. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, described it as a “holistic review” of the 53-year-old programme. …
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Surrender: Over 76 ISWAP Fighters Lay Down Arms in North-East as Military Pressure Mounts
More than 76 Islamic State West Africa Province fighters have surrendered to Nigerian troops in the North-East, the Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI has confirmed. According to the Acting Information Officer at the Theatre Command, Captain Mohammed Goni, the mass surrender occurred within the past week and included foot soldiers, some family members and…
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Security: Ogun Police Record Multi-Division Breakthroughs, Arrest 7 Suspects
The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested seven suspects and recovered a range of items after coordinated operations in Ilaro, Ibafo, Mowe, Adatan and Ode-Remo. According to a press statement released on the Command’s official social media handle and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, the operations targeted…
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Counter Terrorism: U.S Action Curbed Violence Against Christians in Nigeria — Trump
United States President Donald Trump says American military activity has reduced deadly attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria. Speaking at a public event on Sunday in Washington, Trump highlighted his administration’s security operations abroad. He referenced Nigeria while discussing efforts to confront terrorism and extremist violence. According to the President, U.S. intervention in Nigeria helped…
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Transition: Onipokia of Ipokia, Oba Yisa Olaniyan Joins Ancestors at 55
The Ogun state traditional institution has been thrown into mourning following the death of the Onipokia of Ipokia kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Yisa Sola Adeniyi Olaniyan, Orijajoogun I, who joined his ancestors at the age of 55. The monarch died on Saturday at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston, Texas in the United States, following…
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Washington Framework: U.S. Brokers Israel-Lebanon Framework Aimed at De-escalation with Hezbollah
The United States has facilitated the signing of a new framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, presenting it as an initial move toward peace after months of cross-border fighting involving Hezbollah. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio presided over the signing ceremony in Washington. The agreement was signed by Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s Ambassador to the…
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NUJ Ogun Secretary Celebrates Kurunmi of Ijaye-Egbaland, Prof. Lai Labode, on Historic First Anniversary
The Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Comrade Bunmi Adigun, has congratulated the Kurunmi of Ijaye-Egbaland, Aare (Prof.) Lai Labode, on the occasion of his first anniversary on the traditional throne, describing the milestone as a celebration of visionary leadership, community development and renewed hope for the ancient town. In…
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Security: 7 Suspected Terror Commanders Detained at Katsina Airport After Hajj Return
Security operatives have arrested seven alleged senior commanders of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province [ISWAP] at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, confirmed the development on Friday at the State House in Abuja, moments after President Bola Tinubu assented to the National Identity…
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Mass Communication Students Celebrate Colleague Kunle Sodipo as He Launches Nation-Building Book @43
Students, academics, journalists and media stakeholders gathered at the historic Iwe-Iroyin Hall, Abeokuta, to celebrate Mass Communication student, Comrade Kunle Sodipo, who marked his 43rd birthday with the launch of his new book, My Take, a publication that advocates responsible citizenship and offers practical ideas for addressing Nigeria’s socio-economic and political challenges. The event attracted members…
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