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Suspected alcohol poisoning: Ondo govt confirms 29 deaths, 60 cases
The Ondo State Government has confirmed the death of 29 people from suspected poisoning linked to the consumption of alcoholic substances in the Odigbo Local Government Area. The Commissioner for
Niger appoints new chief of staff after thwarted mutiny
Niger’s junta chief appointed a new chief of staff, state TV reported on Friday, after a thwarted army mutiny last month shook his grip on power. Supporters of the military
Alia commends DSS for arresting suspects over Ayilamo attack
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has commended the Department of State Services, DSS, for the prompt and professional operation that led to the arrest
NCAA fines RwandAir N15m over baggage issue, orders $170 passenger compensation
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has fined RwandAir N15,000,000 for violating consumer protection regulations. In a post on X on Friday, Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and
Fr. Alia and the Seduction of Power
By Valentine Obienyem Seneca was a notable philosopher who lived under Emperor Nero. He preached ascetic virtues but was accused of accumulating enormous wealth. Being a man of letters capable
Lukuwa appeals for calm after knife attack
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Sokoto-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa, has appealed for calm following an alleged knife attack on him shortly after the conclusion of Jumu’at prayer
Onitsha stands still as Faithspiration Initiative hosts Ave Maria Praise 2026
By Polycarp Ifeanyi History was made in Onitsha, the commercial hub of Anambra State, as thousands of people from across the state and neighboring states converged on the city to
Killing of Nigerians: There will be consequences if…. Fani-Kayode warns South African govt
ABUJA — Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has condemned the alleged killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, warning that continued discrimination and attacks against Nigerian nationals could have
PANDEF mourns founding BoT member Horsfall
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body of the South-South geopolitical zone, has mourned the death of a founding member of its
Dangote’s reputation to drive N2.15trn IPO — NIPR
By John Alechenu ABUJA: The President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, has expressed confidence that the planned initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum
