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Miners death probe: Commend President Tinubu for empowering Interior Minister

By Saka Ola Ahmed The death of 37 suspected illegal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Minna, Niger State has thrown the nation into grief. Outrage has rightly been expressed by Nigerians who called for an urgent probe of the unfortunate incident. Recall 37 out of…

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The season of mercy, by Funmi Komolafe

Beloved, as we progress into the ember months, may God show us mercy in Jesus name. For a Christian, the ember months are not to be feared. Rather, it should be seen as the months of mercy.   Why?  It is because it is time for all prayers to be answered.  Indeed a season of testimony….

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How Niger Delta was underdeveloped by its leaders, by Dele Sobowale

“Niger Delta got $160bn in 27 yrs, yet remains underdeveloped – Aig-Imoukhuede” – VANGUARD, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026. “Every country has the government it deserves” – Joseph de Maistre, 1753-1821. Thank God for Nigerians like Aig-Imoukhuede who occasionally seizes the opportunity to tell Nigerians the truth we hate to hear. He was the Keynote Address Speaker…

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UNGA 81: Saudi, India rally round Gaza as Iceland slams Netanyahu

Saudi Arabia, Iceland and India on Saturday drew attention to the situation in Gaza, which continues to receive international attention at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In his remarks, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, stressed the Kingdom’s rejection of all attempts to displace Palestinians or…

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Blessing CEO confirms son’s death [VIDEO]

Controversial Nigerian self-acclaimed relationship expert Blessing CEO has confirmed the death of her son, while denying authorising anyone to solicit financial assistance on her behalf. DAILY POST reports that Blessing recently lost her second son, Bryan Onyedikachi, while she was still in prison. Amira Agiye, CEO of the Isaamira Foundation, made the development public in…

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CNN blocked from Trump trip on Saturday

CNN reporters have been barred from traveling with US President Donald Trump as planned on Saturday, in a new move by the White House to limit the news network’s access. The president last week sought to ban three US outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House, accusing them of providing…

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Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses

Iran offered a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Tehran said Friday, but within hours reports indicated that US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal. The waterway key to the world’s oil supply is central to the conflict between the United States and Iran, which is at a stalemate after nearly seven months….

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When cancer fights back: New drug could reopen door to treatment

By Sola Ogundipe Cancer treatment can become a race against time. A drug works, the tumour shrinks, hope returns. Then the cancer changes. The treatment that once held it back starts losing its grip. Cancer cells find another way to survive, and a battle that seemed to be won begins all over again. Read Also:…

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Too much light at night may quietly affect your heart

By Sola Ogundipe If your bedroom isn’t completely dark at night, a new study suggests it may be worth taking a closer look at how much light reaches you while you sleep. Read Also: We don’t need pity, we need jobs — Blind couple  Research involving more than 11,000 people found that higher exposure to…

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37 miners’ death: CSOs demand mining sector overhaul; illegal operations deepen, fuel revenue flight

  By Luminous Jannamike & Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The last thing many of the miners arrested around the Wushishi-Lukoto axis of Niger State could have expected when they were taken into custody was that some of them would not come out alive. Read Also: Full List: 20 NSCDC officers suspended over 37 miners’ death; probe…

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