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IKEDC Worker Rescued After Electric Shock in Lagos

An official of Ikeja Electric Plc has been rescued after suffering an electric shock while reportedly working on a power pole at Gbagada Bus Stop in Lagos State. The incident occurred on Thursday and caused panic among commuters and residents as the worker became trapped on an elevated ladder. Two colleagues were seen working to safely bring him down from the pole after he reportedly suffered the electric shock. An eyewitness said the worker survived the initial shock, although his […]

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AAUA Students Protest 68-Day ASUU Strike, Block Highway

Students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, on Thursday blocked major roads around the institution to protest the prolonged 68-day strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The students, led by the Students’ Union Government, shut the university’s main gate and adjoining roads, disrupting vehicular movement in the area. The protesters called for urgent government intervention to resolve the issues behind the strike and allow academic activities to resume. SUG President, Folagbade Greatness Ayoola, said students could no […]

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Troops Arrest Five Suspected Terrorist Associates in Taraba

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have raided a suspected terrorist hideout in Peva, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, arresting five persons believed to be associates of a notorious bandit. The operation was carried out early Thursday following credible intelligence on the location of the hideout. According to the Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, the suspected terrorists fled before the troops arrived after allegedly receiving information about the operation. A search of the area led […]

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37 Suspected Oil Thieves Die in Rivers Pipeline Incident

At least 37 persons suspected of oil theft have died after inhaling a petroleum product at an illegal tapping point in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident reportedly occurred early Thursday at Okari Jetty, where youths from Okrika and neighbouring communities allegedly gathered to load petroleum products from an illegally tapped pipeline. According to the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre, the victims inhaled the substance while it was being pumped under high pressure. Some reportedly collapsed, while […]

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Refinery Owners Urge FG to Reduce Fuel Imports, Support Local Refineries

The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to reduce petroleum product imports and strengthen domestic refineries to improve Nigeria’s energy security. In a position paper, CORAN said local refinery operators were facing challenges including foreign exchange pressures, high borrowing costs, limited long-term financing, crude supply difficulties, poor infrastructure and rising logistics expenses. The association also raised concerns over inadequate crude deliveries to domestic refineries. It said that although 61.9 million barrels were allocated to […]

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Igboho Vows Continued Fight Against Criminals in South-West

Yoruba Nation activist and founder of the Iru Ekun Security Network, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has pledged to sustain efforts against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the South-West. Igboho made the declaration on Thursday during the launch of Iru Ekun in Akure, Ondo State, saying improved security in the region required the collective efforts of residents, security agencies and other stakeholders. He attributed the reported reduction in kidnapping, banditry and farmers-herders clashes in parts of […]

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Real Madrid Open Disciplinary Proceedings Against Asencio

Real Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against defender Raul Asencio following his conviction for drink-driving, head coach Jose Mourinho has confirmed. The 23-year-old was convicted after being found driving more than three times above the legal alcohol limit during an incident in August. He was fined €14,400 and had his driving licence suspended for eight months. Asencio is also facing a separate court case in Gran Canaria over the alleged non-consensual sharing of a sexual video dating back to 2023. […]

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Ex-IPOB Lawyer Urges South-East Residents to Reject 2027 Election Boycott

Human rights lawyer and former lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged residents of the South-East to reject any directive to boycott the 2027 general elections. Ejiofor’s call follows an ultimatum issued by IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, asking the Federal Government to ensure the hearing of Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal against his conviction and life sentence, or face an electoral boycott across the South-East and other parts of Biafraland. In a statement on Thursday, Ejiofor described […]

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Nigeria’s Poultry Industry Needs Urgent Government Support

Nigeria’s poultry industry is facing rising production costs and shortages of key inputs, threatening farmers’ livelihoods, food security and access to affordable protein. Feed, which accounts for a large share of poultry production costs, has become increasingly expensive due to rising prices of maize and soybean, alongside high electricity, transportation and financing costs. Farmers are also facing shortages of day-old chicks, further increasing production expenses. The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) is calling for cheaper financing, lower input costs, improved […]

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