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Hijab: MURIC urges Kwara Govt to rename controversial schools
The Muslims Rights Concern (MURIC) has advised the government of Kwara State to rename schools whose authorities have refused to…
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My dollar videos were fake, Ganduje insists
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano said several videos showing him stuffing bales of dollars into his pockets in 2018 were…
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Nigerians are fed up with this NGO called APC – Dino Melaye
Former Senator who represented the Kogi West Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, Senator Dino Melaye has said that…
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About Seyi Makinde’s secret agony
Following the crisis that has caused Factions and fallen out of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the Governor of Oyo State,…
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Oluseyi Bisiriyu foundation empowers Ogun indigenes with equipment after skill acquisition training
Sodiq Ojuroungbe It was really a dream come through moments for 35 youths of Abeokuta North Local Government area of…
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I don’t support Gumi interaction with bandits, he did not do it right – Gov Masari
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has said he would not support popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi’s interactions with…
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Stop issuing warning to bandits in English, act now – Shehu Sani tells Buhari
Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central Senator, has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari over his “stern warning” to bandits. Sani said…
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Gunmen Kill Policeman, Eight Others In Osun, Ekiti, Bauchi
Gunmen were on the prowl on Sunday, killing six in Osun State, one policeman and his friend in Bauchi State,…
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BREAKING: Sowore clashes with AAC Factions At INEC Headquarters In Abuja
Members of the African Alliance Congress led by Omoyele Sowore and Chief Leonard Ezenwa, are currently occupying the headquarters of…
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FG refused to pay salaries despite the ‘no victimisation clause’ of suspended strike, says ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Sunday blamed the Federal Government, as well as the Accountant General of the…
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Fatgbems denies selling fuel at N212, repairs vehicles affected by pump machine dispense error
The management of Fatgbems petroleum company Ltd has disclosed that it has repaired vehicles of customers affected by a dispense…
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Missing arms funds: SERAP wants Buhari to probe NSA, service chiefs
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to commence investigation into the allegation of…
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Bandits: HURIWA attributes two months deadline by Buhari to spike in insecurity
The Human Right Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has attributed the recent spike in kidnapping and other security crisis in…
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Shina Peller Gets Distinguished Personality Award in Ethiopia
A member of the House of Representatives from Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency, Oyo State, Hon. Shina Peller, was yesterday honoured in…
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FG begins construction of 500 Housing Units For Ogun Flood Victims
The Federal government and the Ogun state government are set to begin construction of 500 unit of houses for victims…
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Tragedy as wife of late Oyo commissioner dies ten Months after,
Barely ten months former Speaker and immediate past Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Kehinde Ayoola, his wife; Prof. Oluwakemi Ayooala has…
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Makinde , Gani Adams Secured Release Of Detained OPC Members Over Wakili Arrest
The Members of the Oodua People’s Congress that were initially arrested and detained in relation to the arrest of the…
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OGUN EXCO APPROVES RECONSTRUCTION OF JOURNALISTS ESTATE ROAD, AREPO
The Ogun State Executive Council has on Thursday approved for immediate reconstruction, the 2.35km Journalists Estate Road at Arepo in…
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OGUN BARS ARTICULATED VEHICLES FROM PLYING OVERHEAD BRIDGES
The Ogun State Government has barred drivers of tankers and other articulated vehicles from using overhead bridges in the State,…
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Olopoeyan is an unrepentant political jobber, saboteur. He’s Ripe for Suspension from PDP for anti-party activities – Atilola
A chieftain of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Chief Waheed Atilola has fired a shot at Governor Seyi…
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PLATFORM TIMES Editor, Ogun CP, 17 others bag award of excellence
The Editor of Platform Times, Sodiq Ojuroungbe has been selected, among 19 others for an award of Excellence by Medalinks…
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Preseason Tourney Victory, A Prove We Are Ready For Promotion Battle – Edith Agoye
The chief coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan Edith Olumide Agoye, said his team’s victory in the…
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BREAKING: Senator Abbo defects to APC
Senator representing Adamawa North, Ishaku Abbo, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the floor of the Senate.…
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Minister Demands Necessary Steps To Be Taken So As To Protect Our Football Fortunes
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare on Tuesday together with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) led by…
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