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‘CORRECTION OF INJUSTICE’: Adamawa Group Pushes for Creation of Amana State at Zonal Hearing
Maiduguri, Nigeria – A long-standing demand for the creation of “Amana State” gained renewed momentum today as a delegation led by His Royal Highness Alhaji Sali Bello Dan Amar Mubi, the Chief of Adamawa, presented their case to the Senate Committee on constitutional amendment. The appeal was made during a Zonal Public Hearing on the…
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Former Head of Service Leads Push for New Katagum State at Constitutional Review
By Abdulkareem Haruna Yayale Ahmed, former Head of Service of the Federation, has called for the creation of Katagum State from the present Bauchi State, making a fervent appeal at a Zonal Public Hearing on the review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. Ahmed, who headed a delegation advocating for the new state, underscored that the demand…
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Humanitarian Minister Hails Local Solutions for Food Security in Resettling Borno Communities
By Abdulkareem Haruna NGALA, BORNO STATE – Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Netawe Yilwatda, has lauded the success of resilience-building initiatives in Ngala, a community grappling with the influx of returning refugees and a strained food system. The Minister’s remarks come as the federal government signals a pivot towards sustainable, local solutions amidst a “marginally…
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CDS Urges North-East Youth to Become Peace Ambassadors in Counter-Extremism Fight
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri – The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, today called upon the youth of Nigeria’s North-East region to embrace their crucial role as stakeholders in national security and actively combat violent extremism. Speaking at a multi-sector conference in Maiduguri, General Musa emphasized that young people, particularly students, are…
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Konduga Suicide Bombing: “Boko Haram Still Live Among Us’— APC Deputy National Chairman Insists
By Abdulkareem Haruna Konduga, Borno State – Following last Friday’s deadly suicide bombing, the Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, has urged residents of Konduga Local Government to diligently cooperate with security agencies in identifying and apprehending Boko Haram elements, asserting that these terrorists are living within…
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NUJ @ 70: Tinubu Urges Unity, Osoba Targets ‘Fake’ Journalists
By Abdulkareem Haruna President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday urged Nigerian journalists to prioritize national unity and ethical journalism as the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) marked its 70th anniversary. The President, represented by Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, delivered the charge at the NUJ’s 70th Anniversary Gala, Award Night, and Book…
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Claims of US Attack on Iran Nuclear Sites Explained
Recent reports indicate that on Saturday, June 21, 2025, the United States, under President Donald Trump’s direction, launched military strikes against three key Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. By Abdulkareem Haruna Here’s a breakdown of how the strikes were reportedly carried out and the claims surrounding their impact Targets: * Fordo: This underground…
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University of Lagos Elevates Mass Communication to Full Faculty Status
By Abdulkareem Haruna The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Friday, June 20, 2025, officially elevated its Department of Mass Communication to a standalone Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (FCMS), marking a significant restructuring within the institution. The move, announced at the Faculty of Social Sciences, culminates 58 years of evolution for the prominent media…
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Nigeria’s Chief of Navy Commends Troops for Repelling Terrorist Major Attack in Lake Chad
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, on Saturday lauded Nigerian troops for their valor in repelling a recent attack by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in the Lake Chad region, an engagement that reportedly resulted in significant enemy casualties.…
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Nigerian Journalists to Mark Union’s 70th Anniversary, Eyeing AI’s Impact
By Our Reporter Nigeria’s political heavyweights and labor leaders are set to gather in Abuja on Saturday, June 21, 2025, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). The event, themed “Redefining Media Practice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” will take place at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre.Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde,…
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