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The Navy celebrates its 70th anniversary with a humanitarian commitment to the orphanage

As part of activities celebrating its 70th anniversary, the Nigerian Navy extended humanitarian outreach with a visit to the Ministry of Mercy orphanage, reaffirming its commitment not only to national security but also to community service. Leading the delegation to the Lokoja Orphanage on Tuesday, the Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Lugard, Commodore Adesola Ojo, described the visit …

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‘We are no different from APC, INEC’, Amaechi rejects ‘fabricated’ ADC presidential primary results

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has rejected the results of the presidential primaries conducted by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) which produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the winner. Amaechi in his statement after the primaries claimed that about 80 percent of party members were disenfranchised in the voting process. He lamented, that “parties that criticize the ruling …

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Lokoja University gets N3billion AI center grant, more in 100 days

The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has marked the first 100 days of the administration of its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Gbenga Ibileye, with gains in funding, accreditation and institutional reform. Ibileye, who took over as the university’s fourth vice-chancellor on Feb. 16, said the milestone was observed as a moment of reflection and responsibility rather than celebration. In a statement released …

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The US report raised concerns about the 30,000 armed Fulani militants operating across Nigeria

A new report from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom reveals that approximately 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, increasing insecurity and contributing significantly to religious violence in several regions of the country. The report, released in May 2026 and entitled “Non-State Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” described the armed group as …

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MUSWEN congratulates Muslims on Eid-el-Kabir and instructs government to ensure security

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has extended warm congratulations to Muslims across Nigeria and the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, and Executive Secretary, Professor Wole Abbas, the South West’s apex Muslim body congratulated the Ummah on the successful completion of this year’s Hajj rites in …

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Wike-led PDP named Senator Onoh as its 2027 presidential candidate

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, confirmed former member of the National Assembly, Senator. Sandy Onor, as the consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Chairman of the PDP 2026 Presidential Primary Election Committee, Samuel Ortom, announced the results of the party’s primary elections at the party’s …

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Lokoja University records gains as VC Ibileye marks 100 days in office

The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has recorded significant institutional progress in the first 100 days of Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye’s presidency as Vice-Chancellor, with major gains in funding, academic development, infrastructure and global partnerships. Professor Ibileye, who assumed office on 16 February 2026 as the institution’s fourth vice-chancellor, marked this milestone with a call for reflection, responsibility and continued commitment …

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The ADC moved to ease the tension as Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen challenged the main proceedings

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked aggrieved presidential candidates, Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, to air their grievances through the party’s internal dispute resolution channels rather than making public allegations regarding the presidential primaries. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the appeal on Tuesday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, amidst growing controversy surrounding the primaries …

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Eid-Ul-Adha: TMC urges leaders and Muslims to embrace sacrifice, reject immorality and seek national renewal

The Ogun State chapter of the Muslim Congress (TMC) has congratulated Muslims in Ogun State and across Nigeria on the celebration of Eid-Ul-Adha 2026, urging worshipers and political leaders to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, obedience and spiritual rebirth as lessons of the festival. The group said the celebration of Eid, rooted in the obedience of Prophets Ibrahim, Ismail and …

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