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nigeriannewsdirect.com > emir-ajagungbade-killing-police-commence-probe-into-shooting-incident-in-ife

Emir Ajagungbade killing: Police commence probe into shooting incident in Ife

19+ hour, 33+ min ago   (244+ words) The Osun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as “Emir Ajagungbade,” in Ile-Ife on Sunday. According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun…...

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Terrorists targeting places of worship — Osun Gov’t raises alarm

21+ hour, 43+ min ago   (274+ words) …tasks Residents on threats reporting In a statement on Sunday, the Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke tasked Osun residents to report any suspicious movements or individuals in their areas or neighbourhood to security agencies without any delay. The governor who made…...

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Dangote Refinery opens landmark IPO today

18+ hour, 52+ min ago   (447+ words) The IPO, which opens today, September 14, 2026, consists of 4.1 billion new ordinary shares offered at N525 per share, with a minimum subscription of 10 shares valued at N5,250. The offer is expected to remain open until October 13, 2026, subject to the terms outlined in the…...

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Police rescue 3 kidnap victims, apprehend 57 suspects in Anambra

18+ hour, 46+ min ago   (286+ words) The Anambra Police Command says it has rescued three kidnap victims and arrested 57 suspects in connection with kidnapping, armed robbery, cult-related violence, murder and other offences in the state. “The command has rescued three kidnapped victims and arrested 57 suspects in…...

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Tegbe secures commitment from Chinese equipment manufacturer for establishment of Industrial Park

18+ hour, 35+ min ago   (238+ words) The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe has secured a commitment from leading Chinese equipment manufacturer TBEA to establish a power and energy equipment industrial park in Nigeria. The commitment was made during a high-level meeting at TBEA’s Beijing headquarters, part…...

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nigeriannewsdirect.com > kebbi-varsity-lauds-gov-idris-consistent-support-for-development

Kebbi varsity lauds Gov. Idris’ consistent support for development

1+ day, 5+ min ago   (482+ words) The Governing Council and Management of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA), have commended Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, for his consistent support towards the growth and development of the university. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of…...

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nigeriannewsdirect.com > rivers-govt-orders-commercial-vehicles-to-paint-state-colours-or-risk-arrest

Rivers Gov’t orders commercial vehicles to paint State colours or risk arrest

22+ hour, 34+ min ago   (210+ words) The Rivers State Ministry of Transport has issued a final reminder to all commercial transport operators, including taxi, bus, and tricycle owners, that the deadline to paint their vehicles in the official approved state colours is October 31, 2026. This directive was…...

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Ogun EXCO approves new roads, hospitals, MSME agency

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (411+ words) The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a fresh package of infrastructure and economic development projects, including new road constructions, two general hospitals, a power-generation investment and the establishment of an agency to drive the growth of micro, small and…...

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Iledare urges FG to avoid blanket petrol subsidies

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (418+ words) A petroleum economist, Prof. Wumi Iledare, has urged the Federal Government to resist returning to blanket petrol subsidies as rising crude prices push up domestic pump prices. Iledare, a Professor Emeritus of Petroleum Economics, gave the advice in an interview…...

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Police arrest 41-year-old man over alleged arson in Calabar

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (190+ words) The Police Command in Cross River has arrested a 41-year-old man, Bassey Ekpo, for allegedly setting fire to a residence at 8 Miles, Calabar. The Command’s spokesman, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Calabar, said…...