Bernard Akede

Lead Correspondent, News Central TV | Reporting fearlessly across Africa & beyond | Email: [email protected]

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Following a recent gas leak in Ijebu‑Ode, Ogun State, officials confirm that all affected students have been treated and schools have reopened safely. Measures, including hourly gas monitoring and emergency preparedness, have been implemented to prevent future incidents. @benakede reports.

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Heavy rains have left parts of Agungi in Lagos flooded, with residents raising concerns about recurring infrastructure problems and the effectiveness of drainage systems in the area. @benakede reports.

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The Lagos State Police Command says it has recorded progress in crime prevention across the state. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, disclosed this during a media briefing where recovered exhibits from suspects were displayed. @benakede reports.

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There has to be a permanent solution to this flooding situation in parts of Lagos. Especially Agungi. @tokunbo_wahab the attention of your team is urgently needed.

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He didn’t become strong overnight.
Once, he was just a boy learning, falling, and hoping someone would believe in him.

Today, on #InternationalBoyChildDay, we honour the men of News Central not only for their strength now, but also for the boys they once were.

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"There is no full autonomy yet. It's autonomy on paper. The money still goes through the governors."

@IdrisZekeriJnr says reforms granting local government autonomy have not ended state control of funds.

Full 📹: https://t.co/WXFPkbVa3l

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The #NCTownHall has returned to Jos with focus shifting to the wider Middle Belt region, including Plateau, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Niger states, following continued reports of insecurity across the area. @benakede reports.

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[IN PICTURES]: The News Central team has paid a courtesy visit to the State House in Jos, where they were received by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang.

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"Since coming on board, we have done some things to break the barriers across the divides of faith."

Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, says recent violence in Jos is being wrongly associated with terrorism and religious identity, adding that his administration is facilitating dialogue among communities to reduce mistrust and social fragmentation.

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News Central MD/Editor-in-Chief @KayodeAkintemi says Middle Belt communities continue to suffer repeated violent attacks, trauma, and insecurity. He calls on state and federal authorities, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, to respond more directly to their needs.

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"Nuhu knows what he's doing. What Nuhu did was to kill the line of investigation from getting into the sender."

Efemena Umukoro says the Nigerian police’s neglect of ASP Nuhu Usman’s past crimes let him continue his criminal activities, making him a threat today.

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"We need to work together with Nigeria. Our relationship between the two countries are political and also historic."

South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation @ThandiMoraka says the collaboration between Nigeria and South Africa is essential for achieving peace across Africa.

Full 📹: https://t.co/U3G6bUnWP7

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Jubilation has followed the Supreme Court of Nigeria’s ruling on the African Democratic Congress appeal, nullifying the Appeal Court’s order on the leadership crisis.

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"...make Nigerians no leave me like this.... I'm in pain..."

The mother of Oghenemene Ogidi, the 28-year-old musician known as OG Millan, who died due to police brutality in Delta State, has appealed to Nigerians for help in ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.

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"Gaddafi recruited mercenaries from everywhere, including from Nigeria...when Gaddafi was killed, those mercenaries went their different ways, a lot of them came to Nigeria with their guns..."

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo recounted the history of how insecurity emerged in Nigeria.

Full 📹: https://t.co/ZoKGtt8DYl

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Can we normalized the use of headphones or AirPods when listening to music or watching videos on our phones in public places? Can we?

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Lagos State Police, led by CP Tijani Fatai, have conducted an early-morning inspection at Gbagada, Lagos, to tackle rising criminal activities, including one-chance and kidnapping.

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While driving through traffic, I saw a young lady standing at a bus stop. Three guys walked past her and the third guy just stroked her hair in a provocative manner.
These are the issues women complain about. That is harassment.

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While "Bold Conversations" define our editorial mandate, this specific interaction never occurred and is a complete fabrication. We urge the public to disregard this misleading content and rely strictly on verified sources for accurate information.

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"When the people have been rendered completely impoverished, it becomes easy to be donating rice to them as the cure and elixir for all of their problems."

@DeleFarotimi says the system keeps citizens dependent on short-term relief instead of real economic empowerment.

Full 📹: https://t.co/RmGxSiglJ2