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MOWAA, Radisson Blu Hotel probe not to witch-hunt Obaseki – Edo Assembly

The Edo House of Assembly says the probe into the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) and the Radisson Blu Hotel is not meant to victimise former Gov. Godwin Obaseki. The Chairman of the ad-hoc committee set up to investigate the two projects, Mr Ibhamawu Aigbokhan, said this Tuesday at a news conference in Benin, organised to make the committee’s …

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ICPC denies arrest, prosecution of Justice Omotosho

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed as false a video circulating on social media, alleging arrest of Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, by the commission’s Spokesperson, Okor Odey, who described the video content as false and malicious. According to him, …

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Osun election: INEC warns against all forms of violence during campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned political parties taking part in the Osun governorship election to shun abusive language, hate speech and violence as election campaign starts on Wednesday. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun, Dr Mutiu Agboke, gave the warning in a statement issued by the commission’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Musa Olurode, on Tuesday in Osogbo. …

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EXCLUSIVE: NYSC Member Held 65 Days Without Trial Over Private Lessons In Abuja School, NSCDC Demands N1.4Million ‘Commandant’s Charge’

  A source who was detained in the same facility and later released, Chimezie Otuojor, told SaharaReporters that Phillip has remained in custody for about 65 days without being charged before a court. A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the Federal Capital Territory has reportedly been detained for more than two months by operatives of …

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Northern States Face Severe Doctor Shortages, Rely Heavily On Community Health Workers – Report

  Northern states in Nigeria continue to face severe shortages of medical doctors and specialised health professionals, forcing many health facilities to rely heavily on community health workers for basic healthcare services. This is according to the 2025 State of Health of the Nation Report released by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on Sunday. Analysis of workforce …

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Air Strikes Cause Black Rain And ‘ Unprecedented’ Pollution In Tehran, Scientists Say

  Smoke plumes caused by oil depot and refinery strikes drifted across Tehran on Monday, satellite images show, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that attacks on oil facilities could pose serious health risks to residents. Since the US-Israeli attacks on Iran began on 28 February, we have confirmed strikes on at least four oil facilities around the capital. …

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War Expands To Central Beirut As Israeli Strike Kills Iranians In Luxury Hotel

The Ramada Plaza hotel in Beirut was damaged following an Israeli strike on 8 March It was about 01:30 in the morning when a loud explosion tore through the Raouche neighbourhood in the heart of the Lebanese capital Beirut. The Israeli strike on the four-star Ramada Plaza hotel marked the first time in this war that Israel’s bombing campaign had …

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Strikes Shake Iran Cities As Crowds Rally In Support Of Mojtaba Khamenei

The Israeli military has said it carried out several wide-scale waves of strikes across Iran, as supporters of the Islamic Republic staged rallies to celebrate the appointment of a new supreme leader. Mojtaba Khamenei, a hardline Shia Muslim cleric close to the powerful Revolutionary Guards, was chosen on Sunday to succeed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in …

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We’ll defeat terrorists, strengthen economy, Tinubu assures Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu on Monday night assured Nigerians that the country would never allow agents of instability to undermine its peace, unity and sovereignty, assuring that terrorists would be defeated Tinubu gave the assurance while hosting religious and traditional leaders for an interfaith breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He acknowledged the critical roles of religious and traditional …

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Ahead 2027: APC says opposition ‘breathing but not competing’

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Nigeria’s opposition parties appear to be “merely breathing but not competing” ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lagos APC spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, said this in a statement issued on Monday in Lagos. “As the nation approaches the 2027 elections, Nigeria may be heading towards one of the most predictable electoral cycles in its …

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