Author: Bayo Millz
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Kwara issues deadline for registration of creches or face closure
The Kwara State Ministry of Social Development has directed all schools operating creches to register or renew their registration before June 30. The Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia Mariam Nnafatima Imam gave the order in a statement on Saturday in Ilorin.
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Pakistan, India agree to immediate ceasefire
The Pakistani and Indian governments said on Saturday that they had agreed to a ceasefire, echoing a post from U.S. President Donald Trump just minutes before saying the parties had agreed to stop attacking each other. “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect,”
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Lagos APC primaries: Consensus candidates emerge for 4 LGs
Chairmanship candidates for four local council areas have emerged at the ongoing Local Government primaries of All Progressives Congress(APC)in Lagos State. Mr Isa Jubril emerged candidate for Iba LCDA, Mrs Motunrayo Gbadebo for Ijede LCDA, Mr Rasaq Kasali emerged for Lekki LCDA and Mr Azeez Kareem emerged as Otto Awori LCDA candidate.
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Borno gov, Zulum bans sale of petrol in Bama
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has directed the immediate ban on the sale of petrol in filling stations across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki. The directive followed consultations with security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to address security challenges in the area.c
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FG to repatriate 15,000 Nigerians stranded abroad
The Federal Government says discussions are ongoing on how 15,000 Nigerians stranded in Cameroon, Niger, Chad and other parts of the world will be returned to Nigeria in safety and dignity. Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally
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ECOWAS Court dismisses Shatta Wale’s discrimination claim against Ghana
The ECOWAS Court of Justice sitting at Osborne, Lagos State, has dismissed a discrimination claim brought by a Ghanaian musician, Charles Mensah (also known as Shatta Wale), against his country. The court delivered judgment in suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/25/24.
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Wan-Bissaka gets first DR Congo call-up
West Ham United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka has received his first call-up to the DR Congo senior national team. The defender is included in the African nation’s 26-man squad for next month’s international friendlies against Mali and Madagascar.
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Lagos begins demolition of illegal buildings in GRA, others
The Lagos State Government will begin enforcing building regulations in Ikeja GRA this weekend. Demolition of illegal structures is scheduled to start on Saturday. Mr Gbolahan Oki, Permanent Secretary at the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), made this
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Suspected ritualist caught with human organs
The Police command in Lagos State has detained a 25-year-old suspected ritualist for allegedly being in possession of human organs in Odomola community, Epe. Command spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Friday in
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Visa delay: Nigeria withdraws from World Relays in China
Nigeria has withdrawn from the 2025 World Relays scheduled to take place in Guangzhou, China, citing delays in the issuance of visas to its athletes. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) in a statement on Friday blamed China’s visa process for the withdrawal.