PRIMERISENEWS: Truth. Impact. Tommorow
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Jonathan urges Africa to act on agricultural pledges
Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has warned that the growing Artificial Intelligence-driven disinformation poses major threat to the credibility of 2027 general election.
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Police: IGP Disu presents ₦2.32Bn welfare benefits to families of fallen officers
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, on Thursday, presented cheques totalling ₦2.32 billion to 2,971 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased Police Officers under the Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident and IGP Family Welfare Schemes.
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2027 critical for continued economic transformation, national security – Tinubu Support Movement
Transformation By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja A political movement, National Movement for Tinubu–Shettima 2027 — Forward Nigeria, says the 2027 elections represent an important moment in Nigeria’s continued pursuit of economic transformation, national security, political stability and sustainable development. The Interim National Coordinating Committee of the movement stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on…
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2 in court over alleged theft of palm oil worth N605,000
A 56-year-old man, Saheed Alabi and 51-year-old woman, Bola Kayode, on Thursday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing 11 kegs of palm oil valued at N605,000.
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Police arrest 699 suspects, recover 31 firearms in Ebonyi
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Ebonyi Command, says it has arrested 699 suspects in connection with 372 cases from April 2026 to date.
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Vigilante group condoles NUJ FCT over death of former Chairman, Osadebamwen
Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) has condoled with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, over the death of the Council’s former Chairman, Patrick Osadebamwen.
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Expert urges African govts to prioritise dementia care
Dr Oma Iyoko, Chairperson, Dementia Africa, has urged African governments to make dementia a public health priority, saying the condition remains largely neglected.
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Union condemns Uber’s exit from Nigeria –
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has condemned Uber’s sudden exit from Nigeria, describing it as unprofessional.
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Fake Agency: House panel clears Gbajabiamila
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has cleared Femi Gbajabiamila of involvement.
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Jonathan tasks African leaders to move from agricultural declarations to action
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has challenged African leaders to move beyond declarations and commitments on agricultural transformation and take concrete action to deliver greater productivity, food security, jobs and prosperity for the continent.
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