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Security & Crime

Nigeria: Insecurity shouldn’t be politicised – Orji Uzor Kalu

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

Worried by the spate of escalating insecurity in Nigeria, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC Abia North), has called for urgent steps by the government to end the ugly scourge. Senator …

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Nigerian News

Rivers government urges youth to join the military 

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 - by Dennis Essang 

The Rivers state government Wednesday advised youth in the state to enroll in the ongoing military recruitment exercise.  The government also assured the recruitment team from the Nigerian Army Headquarters, …

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Top Stories / World Stage

US: Elon Musk dumps Trump’s government

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Admin I

In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump revealed to his Cabinet last week that Tesla CEO Elon Musk will soon step down from his role within the administration. …

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Nigerian News

Ondo mourns monarch’s demise at 102  

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 - by Barnabas Olabisi

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has commiserated with the people of Idanre over the passing of their monarch, Oba Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, the Owa and paramount ruler …

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Nigerian News

YEN begs organisers to dialogue with government

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 - by Joshua Egbodo

The Young Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (YEN) has appealed to Nigerian youth to reconsider the planned nationwide protest scheduled to start tomorrow. Chairman of the group, Mr. Chris Kohol, backed by …

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Health

Cholera: Oyo government alerts primary schools’ head teachers, rolls out outbreak prevention measures 

June 23, 2024June 23, 2024 - by Bayo Agboola

Oyo state government on Saturday alerted Head Teachers in public basic schools to ensure prevention of cholera outbreak in their various schools. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education …

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Nigerian News

Akwa Ibom: Eno reads riot act to trespassers of 82-hectare government land 

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 - by Uko Etim

The Akwa Ibom state governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Wednesday ordered immediate reclamation of all trespassed portions of the 82- hectare landed property acquired for the Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre. He …

Akwa Ibom: Eno reads riot act to trespassers of 82-hectare government land  Read More
Nigerian News

2024 NiMet prediction: Proactive measures in place to tackle flooding – Kogi government

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 - by Oyibo Salihu

The Kogi state government has assured that a proactive measures have been put in place to mitigate the 2024 impending flood as predicted by Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The deputy …

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Nigerian News

Pilgrims can only spend 10 minutes inside Al-Rawdah once a year – Saudi Arabia government 

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 - by Ayuba Raji

Worshipers will henceforth be allowed to spend only 10 minutes inside Al-Rawdah Al-Sharif at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, the Saudi Arabian government has said. Permit to visit Al-Rawdah Al-Sharif …

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Nigerian News

Annual levy: IPMAN, Anambra government ‘at war’

May 25, 2024May 25, 2024 - by Admin III

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has expressed displeasure over the decision of the Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA) to disregard the agreement it had with …

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Letters

Northern governmet should Invest in solar energy

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 - by Ezra Anthony

As the world continues to deal with the challenges of climate change, energy security, and economic development, the Nigerian northern states have a unique opportunity to lead the way in …

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Nigerian News

Kano government supports security agencies, deploys technologies to ensure peace – Commissioner 

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 - by Ibrahim Hamisu

The Kano state Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Halilu Dantiye, has said the state government has been supporting security agencies to diligently discharge their constitutional duties. Similarly, the state government has …

Kano government supports security agencies, deploys technologies to ensure peace – Commissioner  Read More
Security & Crime

How Yoruba nation agitators stormed Oyo government secretariat, hoisted flag to takeover forcefully – Police 

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 - by Bayo Agboola

It was confusion galore in the early hours of Saturday in Ibadan as some  suspected Oodua Nation agitators attacked the Oyo State House of Assembly located inside the state Secretariat …

How Yoruba nation agitators stormed Oyo government secretariat, hoisted flag to takeover forcefully – Police  Read More
Business

Kwara government partners REDAN to avoid incessant building collapse

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 - by Admin III

The Kwara State Government is poised to partner with the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Kwara Chapter, to prevent members from contravening the set standard of building construction, …

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Business

Kwara government to partner with real  estate developers

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 - by Admin III

The Kwara state government is poised to partner with the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Kwara Chapter, with the aim of preventing members from contravening the set standard …

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Nigerian News

Probe Osun government over mismanagement of funds, APC alerts EFCC, ICPC

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 - by Lateef Ibrahim

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to immediately launch a probe on …

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Nigerian News

Foundation advocates inclusion of PWDs in Tinubu’s government 

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 - by Admin III

A non-governmental organisation, Adenike Tejuoso Foundation, has called for more inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in governance, while calling on President Bola Tinubu to increase budgetary allocation to the …

Foundation advocates inclusion of PWDs in Tinubu’s government  Read More
Nigerian News

Ramadan: Kano governor holds Iftar with government House staff 

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 - by Ibrahim Hamisu

The governor of Kano state, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has organised a fast-breaking event for the Government House staff serving in various directorates and units. The iftar aims to acknowledge the efforts of …

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Nigerian News / Top Stories

Again, Tinubu hands top government position to woman

March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 - by Admin III

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the …

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Nigerian News

WARDC urges Akwa Ibom government to adopt nat’l gender policy 

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 - by Uko Etim

The Women Advoates Researh & Documentation Centre (WARDC) that is committed to promote respect for human rights, gender equality, equity, accountability, and social justice in Nigeria has urged the Akwa …

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Business

Kogi traders stage protest, appeal for government intervention

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 - by Oyibo Salihu

Traders in Lokoja, the  Kogi state capital, on Wednesday trooped out  to protest over the high cost of essential commodities across the state. The traders, mainly market women and men, …

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Nigerian News

Ex-governor Bello didn’t steal our money, Kogi government tells EFCC 

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 - by Ahmid Lawal

The Kogi state government has raised the alarm over what it described as “desperate attempt by criminals masquerading as politicians” to tarnish the image of the immediate past Kogi state …

Ex-governor Bello didn’t steal our money, Kogi government tells EFCC  Read More
Features

Illegal mining: Can government’s intervention curb trend?

February 3, 2024February 3, 2024 - by Admin III

Nigeria has bitumen reserves worth up to $1.5 trillion with a potential state wealth worth $657 billion, however, over N300 billion is spent billion importing bitumen. In this report Kehinde …

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Nigerian News

Kebbi government sacks 3 monarchs over alleged fraud, misconduct 

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 - by Muhammad Sadisu Abubakar

The Kebbi state government has sacked three District Heads in three local government areas over gross misconduct, insubordination, abscondment, fraud and partisanship.   At a news briefing in Birnin Kebbi, Thursday night, …

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Nigerian News

Lagos government denies paying N50m to fund Sanwo-Olu’s legal battle

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 - by Adewale Ajayi

The Lagos state government has refuted a report purportedly carried by the Labour Party governorship candidate in the last general elections, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in his “X” handle, alleging that the …

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