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Bello Turji, other bandit kingpins’ camps in disarray as troops kill 25 in Zamfara

The troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully dismantled terrorists’ hideouts in the Fakai area of Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Sunday by the Coordinator, Joint Media Coordination Centre Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Abubakar…

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Lagos LG chairman secures 50-acre farmland in Ogun to boost food production

The Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), of Lagos State has secured 50 Acres of farmland in Ogun, for the 2025 farming season and beyond. Johnson Babatunde, Executive Chairman of the LCDA disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. Babatunde said over 50 Acres of land at Obada Oko…

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Obasanjo holds funeral service for Carter in Abeokuta, lists similarities between duo

A former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday listed some similarities he shared with the late Jimmy Carter, a former American President. Obasanjo listed the similarities at a funeral service he organised in memory of Carter at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King in Abeokuta. The funeral service was attended by the…

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Bolt, Indrive, Uber drivers seek national regulatory framework in e-hailing industry

The Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), an umbrella body for e-hailing drivers in Nigeria on Sunday called for a national framework to regulate the business. The South-West Vice-President of AUATON, Mr Kolawole Aina, made this appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Aina said that e-hailing…

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7 reasons why some people genuinely do not enjoy clubbing

Clubbing has long been seen as a rite of passage for young adults, a place where people can let loose, dance to pulsating beats, and socialize until the early hours. For many, it’s an exhilarating escape from daily life. However, not everyone finds the club scene appealing. In fact, a significant number of people genuinely…

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NDLEA seizes 6 vehicles, 40ft trailer load skunk in Abuja

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it intercepted a large quantity of drugs while they were being distributed into six vehicles on Saturday in Abuja. This operation was confirmed by Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, on Sunday. Babafemi said that the act was carried out at an abandoned fuel…

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Social media to blame for rising rate of depression, suicide – Neuropsychiatrist

Dr Maymunah Kadiri, a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, on Sunday, blamed the rising incidents of depression, suicide and some other mental health conditions on social media innovation. Kadiri, also the Medical Director, Pinnacle Medical Services, Lagos, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. She said that social media played…

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‘Please, Burna Boy, forgive Speed,’ Bobrisky appeals for Speed Darlington’s release

Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has sent a plea message to Burna Boy for the release of singer Speed Darlington, real name Darlington Okoye. Speed Darlington has been in prison since November 2024 when he was re-arrested while performing at a show in Owerri, Imo State, just days after returning to the…

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Lagos Assembly renews agitation for Lagos to be granted special status by FG

The Lagos State House of Assembly has renewed its call on the National Assembly and executive to grant the state special economic status in the ongoing constitutional review. The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Stephen Ogundipe, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday. Ogundipe noted…

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10 things you can do in your youth to boost your memory when you’re older

Memory is a crucial component of our daily lives, impacting everything from learning new skills to maintaining personal relationships. While it’s common to see a decline in memory as we age, the good news is that there are steps you can take in your youth to strengthen your brain and enhance memory retention later in…

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