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Bago salutes Etsu Nupe @72, 21 years on throne

Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago has congratulated the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on his 21 years on the throne and 72nd birthday. The governor’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued on…

Nigeria’s J’Tigress, Mali, hit U-18 Afrobasket semifinals

Nigeria’s J’Tigress have punched their way into the semifinals of the 2024 Afrobasket U-18 Women’s Championship in Pretoria, South Africa. The Journalists reports that the J’Tigress brushed aside their female counterparts from North Africa 66-51 on Wednesday night.Nigeria won the…

NAF airstrikes kill over 28 terrorists in Niger

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch on Wednesday, eliminated no fewer than 28 terrorists in strikes at Bassa, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger. This is contained in a statement by the Deputy…

INEC extends PVC collection in Edo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to Sept. 15 in Edo, preparatory to the state’s governorship election on Sept. 21. INEC National Commissioner Sam Olumekun announced this in Benin, noting that…

Police seek information on alleged homosexual suspect

The Nigerian Police are calling for information on the whereabouts of Adeyemi Babarinde, an alleged homosexual who is suspected of fleeing the country. Babarinde and his partner, Tobi Lasisi, were reported to have engaged in homosexual activities at an undisclosed…