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Olu of Warri: Family Remains the Strongest Institution of Moral Formation

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, has emphasized that the family remains the first and most powerful institution of moral formation in society. The monarch made this assertion on Wednesday at the ongoing Exercise Haske Biyu 2025 held at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, Kaduna State, where he delivered a […]

Diaspora Group Slams Smear Campaign Against Edo Diaspora Agency DG

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

BENIN CITY – The Diaspora Akpakomiza Movement (DAM) has accused Bishop Desmond Osazuwa and Tony Nigro of orchestrating a smear campaign against Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor, Director-General of the Edo State Diaspora Agency, describing their actions as blackmail driven by greed and self-interest. In a strongly worded statement signed by its spokesperson, Evangelist Oduagbon Eddison […]

NAF Airstrikes Kill Scores of Terrorists, Destroy Stronghold in Borno

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that air interdictions by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai have killed scores of terrorists and destroyed their enclave in Borno State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Thursday in Abuja. According to […]

Man Disguised as Mentally Unstable Arrested for Running Cannabis Farm in Awka

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Patrick Ojele, who allegedly pretended to be mentally unstable while secretly running a cannabis farm in Awka, the state capital. Police spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that Ojele was arrested during a routine patrol along the Awka–Enugu Expressway, near Ngozika Estate, […]

Tinubu Mourns Victims of Lagos Island Fire, Commends First Responders

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the families of victims of Tuesday’s fire outbreak at the Afriland Building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, which claimed seven lives. According to PUNCH Online, the victims — including four staff members of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) — died in hospitals after being evacuated from […]

Tinubu Lifts State of Emergency in Rivers State

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has officially lifted the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, effective midnight, September 17, 2025. The emergency was first declared on March 18, 2025, following a constitutional deadlock between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly. With its suspension, Governor Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu, and members […]

Oyo Acting Governor Launches EU-Funded Project to Tackle Poverty and Promote Inclusion

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Oyo State Acting Governor, Adebayo Lawal, has inaugurated the European Union-funded Supporting Sustainable Social Protection in Nigeria (SUSI) project, aimed at boosting inclusion and tackling poverty. The initiative, unveiled at the Executive Council Chambers in Ibadan, is being implemented in partnership with UNICEF and the International Labour Organization (ILO). It seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s social […]

Adeleke Sympathizes With Iwo Residents, Vows Stronger Flood Prevention

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commiserated with residents of Iwo over the devastating flood that followed hours of heavy rainfall in the town. The governor acknowledged the significant personal losses suffered by residents and pledged that his administration would intensify efforts to protect lives and property from future occurrences. In a statement by his […]