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Aug

2025

BREAKING NEWS: Journalist Evelyn Osagie is dead, as Lagos govt, IPC, writers mourn

NATIONAL NEWS#EvelynOsagieIsDead, #EvelynThePoet, #JournalistEvelynOsagie, #TheNation'sEvelynOsagie

BREAKING NEWS: Journalist Evelyn Osagie is dead, As Lagos govt, IPC, writers mourn The entire Lagos State government, International Press Centre (IPC) and writers across the nation and Africa have been thrown into a deep state of melancholy, following the sudden death of Evelyn Osagie. Evelyn who was referred to as Africa's most prestigious literary journalist as a result of her mind captivating poetic skills, was a senior Correspondent with The Nations newspaper. She was, up until her demise, the Nation’s Arts and Life writer. Evelyn who was lively and passionate about her job and devoted immensely to the world…

Aug

2025

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Amaechi’s and ambition, ‘dead on arrival’- Wike

NATIONAL NEWS#ADC, #ADCCoalition, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #NyesomWike, #RotimiAmeachi

Amaechi's and ambition, 'dead on arrival'- Wike Nyesom Wike, Minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says Rotimi Amaechi is cocksure that his presidential ambition is like 'a bucket of water off a duck's back'. Describing Amaechi's presidential bid as “dead on arrival”, Wike, in a cajoling manner, insisted that the former Rivers knew that "he won't get ADC's ticket." It will be recalled that Amaechi who was a former minister of transportation had on August 9, boasted about his envisaged victory over the incumbent President, Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming presidential 2027 elections if he clinches the African Democratic…

Aug

2025

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Details of Extortion, Human Rights Violations Involving Inspector Kalu

NATIONAL NEWS#ExtortionAllegationsAgainstNigeriaPolice, #MargaretOchalla, #POSagent

Allegations Of Extortion, Human Rights Violations Involving Inspector Kalu Following reported extortion and abuse of human rights by officers of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) against a petitioner, and subsequent investigation, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, in charge of FCID Annex, Margaret Ochalla, has announced that the said amount has been recovered and returned to the owner while the officer involved has been subjected to orderly room trial. AIG Ochalla made the remarks via a statement signed by the Annex's Public Relations Officer, ASP Mayegun Aminat, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers…

Aug

2025

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World Humanitarian Day: Access Holdings Reinforces Culture of Service, Community Impact

BANKING SECTOR, NEWS#2025WorldHumanitarianDay, #AccessHoldingsPLC, #CorporateSocialInvestment

World Humanitarian Day: Access Holdings Reinforces Culture of Service and Community Impact Every year on August 1, the world pauses to recognise the extraordinary courage and compassion of people who dedicate themselves to humanitarian service. World Humanitarian Day is more than a symbolic moment on the calendar, it is a global reminder that the strength of our societies is measured not by wealth or technology alone, but by how we care for the most vulnerable among us. For Access Holdings, this truth sits at the core of our purpose. We believe that the role of a modern business is not…

Aug

2025

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2022 OWO CHURCH MASSACRE: DSS gains court’s consent to shield witnesses

NATIONAL NEWS#2022OwoChurchKilling, #FulaniHerdsmen, #OwoAttack, #OwoChurchkilling

2022 OWO CHURCH MASSACRE: DSS gains court's consent to shield witnesses A federal high court in Abuja has granted an application by the Department of State Service (DSS) to shield its witnesses in the trial of five suspects. The suspects were allegedly involved in the murder of over 40 worshippers at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo state. It will be recalled that On 5 June 2022, a mass shooting and bomb attack occurred at a Catholic church in the city of Owo in Ondo State, Nigeria. During the attack, at least 40 people were killed, with the highest…

Aug

2025

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JUST IN: Popular Football Star Found Dead At His Home

SPORTS#TendaiNdoro, #TendaiNdoroIsDead

JUST IN: Popular Football Star Found Dead At His Home FORMER international footballer who once scored a goal at a major international tournament, Tendai Ndoro has tragically passed away. Tendai Ndoro was famous as a striker. He was shockingly found lifeless at his home in Johannesburg, South Africa at the age of 40. Although the cause of his death is still unascertained, there are speculations that he had health challenges in recent times, prior to his demise. The news of his death was confirmed in a release by his former club, Orlando Pirates, wherein the club expressed profound sad feelings…

Aug

2025

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Provide 5-yrs Social Media History Risk Visa Denial, US tells Nigerian Applicants

NEWS#DonaldTrump, #Nigeria, #USMission, #Visarestrictiononnigerians

Provide 5-yrs Social Media History Risk Visa Denial, US tells Nigerian Applicants The United States Department of State has insisted that the provision of a five-year social media history is a mandatory requirement for Nigerians to be considered eligible to be on the United States’ soil. The US Mission in Nigeria stated this in an X update today, Monday, pointing out that applicants who fail to reveal their five-year social media history stand a chance to be denied Visa at the Embassy. “Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used…

Aug

2025

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‎E.C.K Foundation Partners CHAMA to Complete 57 Successful Surgeries in Abia

HEALTH, NEWS#ChamaGlobalMedicalOutreach, #CHAMAMissionMinistriesInternational, #Dr.EmekaCharlesKalu, #ECKFoundation, #EmekaCharlesKaluFoundation

‎E.C.K Foundation Partners with CHAMA to Complete 57 Successful Surgeries in Abia State‎‎The E.C.K Foundation, in collaboration with CHAMA Mission Ministries (CMM) International, a Canada-based mission, has successfully completed 57 life-changing surgical operations for indigent patients in Abia State. This landmark medical outreach is part of the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to improving healthcare access and restoring hope to vulnerable communities.‎‎The surgeries, which covered various critical conditions, were carried out by a team of seasoned medical professionals who volunteered their expertise to ensure patients received the best care possible. Beneficiaries included men, women, and children who had long suffered due to…

Aug

2025

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₦54b Education Fund: FENRAD Charges Gov. Otti On Accountability, Transparency

POLITICS#AbiaStategovernment, #Accountability, #FENRAD, #GovernorAlexOtti, #Transparency, #₦54bAbiaEducationFund

₦54b Education Fund: FENRAD Charges Gov. Otti On Accountability, Transparency Umuahia, Abia State — The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) An Environmental & Anti corruption organization has again raised alarm over the controversial ₦54.07 billion reportedly expended by the Abia State Government on the retrofitting and rebuilding of public schools in the 2024 fiscal year. FENRAD, in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor and Barr. Femisi Akande Head corporate Accountability and Anti corruption, and made available to famousreporters.com today, Sunday, described the outrageous figure as deeply questionable and lacking transparency. According to…

Aug

2025

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Minister Musawa Presents UNESCO World Heritage Inscription Certificate Alaafin of Oyo

NATIONAL NEWS#ObaAbimbolaAkeemOwoade, #SangoFestival, #UNESCO

Minister Musawa Presents UNESCO World Heritage Inscription Certificate Alaafin of Oyo Oyo, Nigeria – The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, today presented the UNESCO World Heritage Inscription Certificate for the Sango Festival to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, and to the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun. The colourful event drew dignitaries, cultural custodians, youth groups, and members of the Nigerian diaspora who travelled from across Africa, Europe, and the Americas to witness the historic recognition of one of the world’s most…