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Army Defends Soldier Over Civilian Killing in Warri Estate, Cites Self-Defence

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The Nigerian Army has publicly defended a soldier involved in the death of a civilian at the Delta Marine Logistics and Technical (DMLT) Estate in Warri, Delta State, asserting that the act was committed in self-defence during a confrontation. According to a statement issued by the 63 Brigade Headquarters, the incident took place on October […]

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Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Resigns From PDP, Joins APC in Endorsement of Tinubu’s Reforms

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Senator and media entrepreneur Ben Murray-Bruce has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing his firm belief in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda as the key motivation. In his announcement, Murray-Bruce explained that his decision is not borne from expediency, but from conviction. He emphasized

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Tompolo Donates ₦10 Billion to Delta State Security Trust Fund

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High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has made a landmark donation of ₦10 billion to the Delta State Security Trust Fund. The donation was central to the fund’s official relaunch by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Government House, Asaba, aimed at strengthening the state’s security architecture through private-public partnerships. The event drew

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Federal Government Removes Mathematics as Compulsory Requirement for Arts Students

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The Federal Ministry of Education has approved sweeping revisions to the National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian tertiary institutions, removing Mathematics as a compulsory credit subject for students seeking admission into Arts and Humanities programs. The guideline applies to universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies (IEAs). Previously, every candidate, regardless of

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Calls for Repatriation of Nigerian Women and Children Held in Libyan Prisons

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has moved a Senate motion urging the Federal Government to urgently initiate diplomatic and humanitarian efforts to repatriate Nigerian women and children currently held in Libyan detention centres. The motion was seconded by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and adopted unanimously. In her speech, Akpoti-Uduaghan said many of these detained

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Edo Governor Okpebholo Orders Commissioners to Wear ‘Asiwaju Cap’ at Exco Meetings

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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo caused a wave of public conversation after directing that no commissioner will be admitted to Executive Council meetings unless they wear the “Asiwaju cap”—a cap associated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The instruction was delivered during the swearing-in of 20 commissioners and members of state boards, where the governor framed

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