02/10/2025
IGP Receives Newly Called-to-The-Bar Officers, Tasks Them On Professionalism
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has received police officers who were recently called to the bar at the Force Headquarters, Abuja..…FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.utvafrica.com/
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Israel Deports Pro-Palestinian Activists from Gaza-Bound Flotilla to Europe
Israel announced on Thursday that it will deport pro-Palestinian activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, who were part of a flotilla attempting to reach Gaza. The Israeli navy intercepted multiple vessels from the "Global Sumud Flotilla".…FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.utvafrica.com/
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Police Begin Crackdown on Tinted Glass, Sirens in Edo, Delta
The Zone 5 Police Command has commenced enforcement of regulations on the unauthorised use of sirens and vehicles with tinted glass in Edo and Delta States..…FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.utvafrica.com/
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Abuja-Kaduna Rail Services Resume After 5-Week Suspension
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has resumed passenger train operations on the Abuja-Kaduna route, effective October 1, 2025, following a five-week suspension prompted by a derailment incident on August 26..…FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.utvafrica.com/
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Nigeria @ 65: Falana, Bugaje Criticise Political Parties Over Lack of Ideological Direction
As Nigeria marks its 65th independence anniversary, prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana and former lawmaker Usman Bugaje have criticised the country’s political parties, blaming them for hindering national development and progress..…FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.utvafrica.com/
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Nigeria @ 65: APC Leadership Has Diminished the Nation – Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that Nigeria has suffered significant decline under its leadership..…FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.utvafrica.com/
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Oborevwori Empowers Delta Football Teams with Four New Buses
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has donated four brand-new buses to Warri Wolves and Delta Queens Football Clubs to support their performance in both domestic and international competitions..…FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.utvafrica.com/
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No Agreement Signed with Dangote Refinery, Strike Could Resume – PENGASSAN
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has clarified that it did not sign the communiqué that led to the suspension of its nationwide strike against the Dangote Refinery..…FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.utvafrica.com/
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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Treats Over 3,200 Malnourished Children in Borno Amid Measles Outbreak
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has announced that it has treated 3,265 malnourished children in Maiduguri, Borno State, since late August, as part of its emergency response to a spike in malnutrition and a concurrent measles outbreak..…FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.utvafrica.com/
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2027: I’m Willing to Step Down for a Younger Presidential Candidate – Atiku
Former Vice President and leading opposition figure, Atiku Abubakar, has said he is ready to shelve his 2027 presidential ambition if a younger, vibrant, and widely accepted candidate emerges..…FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.utvafrica.com/
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Ibaji Boat Tragedy: 20 Confirmed Dead, Search Ongoing
At least 20 people have been confirmed dead following a tragic boat accident on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State..…FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.utvafrica.com/
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Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Tinubu’s State of Emergency Proclamation in Rivers State
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his March 18, 2025, proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State.…FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.utvafrica.com/
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Benue Monarch Demands Army Withdrawal from Kwande Over Killings of Mourners
The Paramount Ruler of Kwande and Chairman of the Local Government Traditional Council, Chief Engr. Timothy Ahile (Ter Kwande), has called for the immediate withdrawal of Nigerian Army personnel from Kwande Local Government Area following the alleged killing of mourners by soldiers in Jato-Aka, Turan district..…FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.utvafrica.com/
Video game lets you return African artifacts from Western museums
“Is it stealing to take back what was stolen?” That’s the question asked in the trailer for “Relooted,” a video game in which players form a crew and plan a heist to reclaim real-life African artifacts held in Western museums…FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.utvafrica.com/
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