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The Coroner sitting at the Yaba Magistrate Court has adjourned until April 14, 2026, the commencement of the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu, son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege. Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji fixed the date on Wednesday when the matter came up before the court. At the proceedings, Senior […]
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Global Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has unveiled the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, a non-profit organisation aimed at providing music education and industry access to aspiring artists across Africa. The award-winning singer announced the initiative on her Instagram page, describing it as a platform dedicated to empowering emerging African creatives through access, mentorship and world-class music education. According […]
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Government forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have launched a fresh offensive against the M23 armed group in the country’s eastern region, deploying drones to strike a strategic mining site under rebel control. Security sources said on Wednesday that intense fighting was reported around the mining town of Rubaya, where M23 fighters were targeted in a drone […]
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Organised labour in the federal public service has given the Federal Government a deadline to release funds for the payment of three months’ outstanding wage awards and other pending allowances owed to workers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (Trade Union Side) conveyed the ultimatum in a […]
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The Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund has raised concerns over examination charges, technical challenges and access to tertiary education during a meeting with officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). At the session, Senator Amos Yohanna (PDP/Adamawa North) criticised what he described as increasing financial pressure on students and their families, especially amid prevailing economic […]
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Residents of Ogba-Evbuodia, Uholor, Irhue-Obagie and other adjoining communities in Oredo Local Government Area have praised Monday Okpebholo for ongoing road infrastructure projects that they say are transforming the area and boosting economic activities. The communities said the governor’s SHINE Agenda has continued to prioritize road construction across the three senatorial districts of Edo State, creating vital […]
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The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the lingering interstate boundary dispute between Edo and Kogi states, following a high-level joint meeting held in Abuja. The meeting, which took place at Lucy Hall, Bon Hotel (Elvis), Wuse II, was presided over by the Director-General of the Commission, Surv. Adamu A. Adaji. It brought […]
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The Presidency on Tuesday confirmed that Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from office. Egbetokun, whose tenure was extended by one year in 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reportedly submitted his resignation letter earlier in the day, citing personal family reasons for his decision. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development to journalists following enquiries. […]
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