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• Plateau killings: Don’t allow Nigeria become ungovernable under you, CAN tells Tinubu

The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and  Abuja, on Wednesday, condemned terrorists attack on communities in Barkin Ladi, Bokkod and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State which claimed no fewer than 160 lives...

• NAF bombs six illegal refineries in Rivers

The air component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed six illegal oil refining sites in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The illegal sites were said to be clustered within an approximately 80-metre radius, situated approximately six nautical miles south of Opu Arugbana.


Sahara Reporters

BREAKING: Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Dies After Prolonged Battle With Leukemia

The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead.

Rotimi Akeredolu


A family source told SaharaReporters on Wednesday that Akeredolu died in Lagos.

SaharaReporters learnt that he was managed by State House doctors up to his death because they could not fly him abroad.

“Akeredolu is dead; he died in Lagos,” the source said.

“They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week.”

He was 67 years old. 



The Vanguard

Ex-Speaker, Ghali Na’Abba is dead.

                        Ghali umar Na'abba


Na’abba represented Kano Municipal Federal Constituency of Kano State in 1999.


Daily Post

Ondo Gov Akeredolu is dead.

He reportedly died in Lagos on Wednesday at the age of 67.

It was learnt that he was managed by State House doctors up to his death because they could not fly him abroad.


The Nation

Ex-APC senators: Akume’s loyalty has helped Tinubu achieve his vision for Nigeria.

108 former senators elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), say the loyalty of George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), has helped President Bola Tinubu achieve his vision for the country.

Basheer Lado, a former Kano senator and convener of the group, said this in a statement to mark Akume’s 70th birthday.


Channels Television 

'Many Feared Killed’ In Rivers Crude Oil Explosion.

Over 20 persons were feared killed in a crude oil explosion in a community in Rivers State.

The incident occurred over the weekend at a waterside in Omoku, the headquarters of the Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area, one of the oil and gas hubs in the oil-rich South-South state.

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