10 Mar, 2026
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Give us gold or face attacks – Bandit leader to Zamfara mining communities

A notorious bandit leader, identified as Sani Black, has reportedly demanded 150 kilogrammes of pure gold from four communities in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State as a “protection levy.” The affected communities, Dada, Gidan Shaho, Marmaro, and Rimni, were issued the ultimatum in what marks a shift from the usual demands for cash […]

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Tinubu appoints Governing Council, principal officers for Federal varsity in Ogoniland

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced key appointments for the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, Rivers State. The appointments include the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and principal officers. According to a statement by Tinubu’s Media Aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, July 30,  Don Mon Baridam from the South-South geopolitical zone […]

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CVR: INEC warns against underage, multiple registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned against multiple and underage registration in Kebbi ahead of the August 18 commencement date for Continuous Voters Registration, CVR. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Kebbi, Abubakar Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo, gave the warning while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. He warned that “The INEC will not […]