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Day: April 24, 2026

Gunmen attack Plateau community, destroy farmland

By Golok Nanmwa Gunmen have attacked Ra Kung village in Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, injuring one person and destroying over 15 hectares of farmland. Confirming the development, the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, through its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the development to journalists in Jos on Friday, The…

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EPL: Shearer predicts Arsenal vs Newcastle, Man Utd vs Brentford, other fixtures

Newcastle legend, Alan Shearer, has predicted some of the Premier League fixtures that will be played this weekend. With Manchester City and Chelsea involved in FA Cup semi-final ties, there will be fewer games. Arsenal will host Newcastle, looking to go back to the top of the table. Manchester United also welcome Brentford to Old…

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2027: Stop reckless endorsement of aspirants – PDP chieftain to traditional rulers

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Chief Julius Ama Orji, has urged traditional rulers in the area to steer clear from reckless endorsements of aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. This is as the community leader maintained that those clamouring for the continued occupation…

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Transcorp Hilton Abuja addresses temporary water supply disruption

Transcorp Hilton Abuja has said that the temporary disruption to water supply at the hotel was caused by emergency maintenance works by the Federal Capital Territory Water Board (FCTWB). A statement on Friday signed by the hotel’s general manager, Martin Zarybnicky, noted that the disruption lasted one day, contrary to social media reports. “We confirm…

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‘Give kidnappers my number if they pick you’ – Oyedepo tells congregation

Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has instructed members of his congregation to provide his phone number to kidnappers in the event they are abducted, saying he has the spiritual authority to secure their freedom. He made the statement during a recent service at the church’s Canaanland headquarters in Ota, Ogun State. A…

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NMA leadership dismisses ‘faction’ claims, warns of impostors ahead of AGM

By Joseph Erunke The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has firmly denied reports of internal division, describing recent claims of a splinter group as the handiwork of “disgruntled elements” seeking to undermine the association’s constitutional order. Addressing journalists at a press conference, the NMA Secretary General, Dr. Benjamin Egbo, stated unequivocally that the association remains united…

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Two arrested over alleged killing of NYSC member in Benue

The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the killing of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Mr Benjamin Msughaondo. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Makurdi. Udeme said the tragic incident…

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