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As Pope Francis Goes Home

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE The world has paid its respects to Pope Francis. The ‘exequies’, or papal funeral rites, were a fitting tribute to a life of service. The Pope continued the humility of his earthly journey by insisting he not be buried in the pomp and grandiosity of Saint …

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APC Information Commissioners Applaud Tinubu’s Reforms and Nigerians’ Resilience

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Commissioners of Information from states governed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) have praised the bold and strategic reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. They emphasized that these reforms are already producing positive results and are establishing the critical foundations necessary for national development. The …

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Gov. Abiodun Bags Visionary Leadership Award, Says, ‘Ogun Has Become A Haven Of Industries’ (+photos)

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration has intensified efforts to provide basic infrastructure and create a conducive business environment, noting that more industries have flocked to the state in six years than in previous administrations. The state, Abiodun noted, is …

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Retired IGP M.D. Abubakar: The Exceptional Police Officer

For the records: Mohammed Dikko Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni (Rtd), was not just a Nigerian policeman – he was a symbol of integrity and leadership in service.  A former Inspector General of Police, MD as he’s fondly called was appointed in 2012 to succeed IGP Hafiz Ringim and served with …

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Ogun Govt. Trains Community Leaders To Promote Societal Wellbeing (+photos)

IPERU-REMO, IKENNE LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a bid to ensure a secured and peaceful co-existence in the Community, the Ogun State Government has embarked on adequate training for community leaders towards promoting leadership quality and coordinating societal well-being across the State. Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives, Hon. …

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Aliko Dangote Foundation Donates Lifesaving Ambulance To Mainland Hospital After 10-Year Wait (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has donated a much-needed ambulance to Mainland Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, significantly enhancing the hospital’s ability to manage infectious disease outbreaks and respond swiftly to emergencies. For over ten years, Mainland Hospital operated without a functional ambulance, a critical …

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Incident Of Alleged Kidnapping Of Twelve Passengers, Cross River CP Orders Immediate Action

…Calls for Public Cooperation and Timely Information Sharing CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA – The Cross River State Police Command has stated that the alleged kidnapping of twelve (12) passengers, who boarded an engine boat bound for Cross River State, was not reported to the Marine Police Department or any …

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Cross River State Police Command Clarifies Details Of Ogoja Motor Accident, Warns Against Spreading Falsehoods

CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA – The Cross River State Police Command has provided clarification regarding a lone serious motor accident that occurred on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at about 10:45 am along Abakpa/Igoli Road in Ogoja Local Government Area. According to preliminary intelligence reports, as stated in a release …

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Child Assault Viral Video: Governor Zulum Orders Immediate Prosecution Of Quranic Teacher, Meets Victim (+photos)

… Reiterates Zero Tolerance For Child Abuse MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered the immediate prosecution of Bukar Modu, a man identified in a disturbing viral video allegedly assaulting a minor – Bashir Gaji. The suspect, Bukar Modu, reportedly a Quranic teacher, was …

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AIG Gyogon Augustine Grimah Visits Sokoto State Police Command (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED SOKOTO, SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA – As part of his official duties, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 10, Sokoto, AIG Gyogon Augustine Grimah, psc, FCAI, undertook a familiarization tour to the Sokoto State Police Command on Thursday, April 24, 2025. According to a release e-signed …

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