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FG begins process to decriminalise attempted suicide
By Damilola Samuel The Federal Government has begun the process of removing criminal penalties for attempted suicide after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the position of the Federal Ministry
Dangote built country around refinery — Sanwo-Olu
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has described the Dangote Refinery as more than an industrial project, saying its construction demonstrated Africa’s capacity to execute
Tinubu’s Wife: Ndigbo are very nice people
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has described Ndigbo as “very nice” and trustworthy people, saying she was impressed by the warm reception accorded her
APC youth leader urges young Nigerians to embrace leadership
By Dickson Omobola South-West Zonal Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adesuyi Daramola, has urged young people to move beyond political mobilisation and become active participants in leadership
2027: IGP vows ‘safe, secure’ vote despite insecurity
Nigeria’s police chief insisted upcoming national polls will be secure, in an interview with AFP, despite violence that usually flares up during election seasons, a jihadist insurgency and a raging
Xenophobia: National Assembly suspends South Africa visits
…Boycotts South African-hosted legislative activities By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and announced a boycott of South African-hosted legislative activities over
2027: Tinubu, Hamzat’s victory vital to Lagos — Sanwo-Olu
…As Ikorodu Monarchs, Leaders Pledge Support for APC Candidates By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and the
58-year-old Nigerian bishop allegedly killed in South Africa
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has alleged the killing of a 58-year-old Nigerian cleric, Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fakunle, an indigene
ASUU threatens fresh strike, gives FG, states ultimatum
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to shut down public universities again, warning that it may activate its suspended strike “without any further
Fayemi: How opponents branded me ‘Tokunbo’ in 2010 guber race
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has recalled how his political opponents attempted to portray him as an outsider during his campaign for the governorship of the state in
