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Sad: Governor Namadi loses son 24 hours after mother’s death

It was another day of mourning for Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State after he lost his 24-year-old son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi,  24 hours...

Military sorry but defends action in death of civilians in Sokoto

The Nigerian military has defended its recent airstrikes in Sokoto State which allegedly led to the death of civilians. Two communities in Silame Local...

Hunger, hardship responsible for stampede deaths, says group as President cancels engagement

In Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command confirmed the deaths of 10 people, including four children, in a stampede at the Holy...

President seeks probe as Police arrest eight in Ibadan over death of 35 minors

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed that 35 minors died in a stampede at a funfair held at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun,...

Nigeria’s army chief, Lagbaja, dies

The Presidency has announced the death of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja. There were suspicions on Tuesday that Lagbaja was on his...

Three die, word awaited on fate of five others as chopper crashes in Rivers State

Three die, word awaited on fate of five others as chopper crashes in Rivers StatThe Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has confirmed the...

Tragedy strikes as 105 Jigawa community folks die scooping petrol: FG orders probes

It was a tragedy like none other in recent times in Majiya village of Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, with 105 lives...

Verbatim: In ‘Note of Gratitude’, Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, speaks after wife’s death

A NOTE OF GRATITUDE (Being text of a broadcast speech by His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, Governor, Akwa Ibom State on Friday, October 4, 2024.) "We...

Agric Minister of State loses father

Alhaji Abdullahi Sabi, father of the Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has passed on...

Senator Maeba loses mother

Former Rivers Senator and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Lee Maeba, has lost his mother, a statement by his spokesman, Letam Ledum Godgift, has ...

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