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Workers' Day; My administration is committed to workers' welfare, says Gov. Oborevwori
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (361+ words) Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on Friday, said that his administration is committed to the dignity of labour, describing the state's workforce as the "engine room" of the economy and the backbone of governance. Speaking in Asaba during the…...
UN condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa as country marks Freedom Day
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (263+ words) United Nations Secretary-General Ant'nio Guterres has condemned renewed waves of xenophobic violence in South Africa, warning that such acts undermine the country's democratic values and historical legacy. In a statement released through his spokesperson to mark South Africa's Freedom Day,…...
Nigerians in South Africa cry out over renewed Xenophobic attacks, demand urgent federal government intervention
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (321+ words) Nigerians living in South Africa have raised fresh alarm over what they describe as escalating xenophobic violence, harassment, and discrimination targeting African migrants, calling on the Federal Government and continental leaders to urgently step in before the situation worsens. The…...
Zulum advocates AI-driven security reforms at Kogi summit
1+ week, 1+ day ago (315+ words) Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has called for a sweeping transformation of Nigeria's security framework through the integration of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to combat rising insecurity. Speaking at the Kogi Security Summit held in Abuja, the governor…...
Nigerian, South African Navy hold first Naval talks to strengthen maritime security cooperation
1+ week, 4+ day ago (186+ words) The Nigerian Navy and the South African Navy have concluded their first-ever Naval Staff Talks, marking a major step toward deepening maritime security cooperation between both countries. The high-level engagement, held from April 12 to 18, 2026, took place at Naval Base Simon's…...
Gov. Zulum establishes quarry centre, procures 70 trucks to boost infrastructure development
2+ week, 3+ day ago (81+ words) The Trumpet Newspaper Nigeria Gov. Zulum establishes quarry centre, procures 70 trucks to boost infrastructure development Doris Ogala raises alarm as police allegedly storm her home Tight security as El-Rufai appears in court over amended charges, bail ruling stalled The Trumpet…...
Police keep mute as gunmen reportedly abduct Sapele LG chairman
2+ week, 6+ day ago (181+ words) Abeke was reportedly kidnapped on Friday night at his hotel, Debroefed, located along Owumi Road in Sapele. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the assailants, who arrived in a Range Rover, opened fire on his security detail before whisking him away to…...
Pope Leo XIV excludes Nigeria in first major Africa tour, visits Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, Equatorial Guinea
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (267+ words) Pope Leo XIV will embark on an 11-day tour of Africa beginning April 13, marking his first major international visit since assuming leadership of the Catholic Church, with Nigeria notably absent from the itinerary. The tour will span over 18, 000 kilometres, covering…...
Morocco 2026 Qualifiers: Busari invites 36 players to Nigeria U-17 women's national team
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (275+ words) Head Coach Akeem Ishola Busari has unveiled a 36-player squad for the Nigeria U-17 women's national team ahead of their second-round qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The Flamingos are set to face the winner of the first-round clash between…...
Ohanaeze proscribes 'Eze Ndigbo' diaspora titles, says Kanu's jail, imprisonment of South-East
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (688+ words) Ndigbo in the past had placed embargo on such titles outside Igbo land, the Igbo in diaspora have remained defiant, bringing about commotion and confrontation with their host communities in the world. This is as the Igbo parent body described…...