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Gov. Diri expresses satisfaction with ongoing projects, pace of work

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By Aherhoke Okioma Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said ongoing infrastructure projects of his administration were progressing satisfactorily. Governor Diri stated this when he inspected a number of the projects, which included the 25,000-capacity stadium at Igbogene, the

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Gov Ododo ‘ll ensure mining operations are community owned – Spokesman

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BY AYOBAMI OMOLE-IYAGIN Special Adviser on Media to Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah, has assured that local communities in the state will soon experience major economic transformation with the commencement of mining operations and new infrastructure development projects in the state. Isah gave the assurance while featuring on Rapid TV in Abuja on Thursday. He […]

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Crackdown on Cash Spraying at Nigerian Parties

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2025 0

Nigerian authorities have launched a renewed crackdown on the popular but controversial tradition of “spraying” cash at social events, particularly at weddings, birthdays, and cultural celebrations. The intensified enforcement—backed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and security agencies—is part of a broader effort to curb currency misuse, economic waste, and money

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EFCC boss charges Christians to rededicate selves to Anti- Graft values

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By Andrew Orolua The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged Christians to use the lessons of the Easter season to rededicate themselves to the values and virtues of zero corruption. Olukoyede made the call while he rejoices with Christians across the country on the occasion of […]

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Oborevwori keeping faith with governance, campaign promises – Commissioner

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By Owen Akenzua The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu has described Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, as a promise- keeper, saying that the Governor has been consistent in keeping faith with his campaign promises. Mr. Aniagwu made the remarks on Friday during a media chat […]

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Abbas Disburses N5bn Scholarships To 30,000 North-West, Students

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…announces establishment of modern orphanage, 7 Federal Institutions in Zaria By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tanudeen Abbas, has disbursed a total of N5bn, as scholarships to 30,000 students from the North-West geopolitical zone, studying at various tertiary institutions. Out of 30,000 beneficiaries, 7,000 were drawn from Kaduna State, while

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NUJ, FCT Exposes Past Leaders’ Financial Misdeeds in Shocking Probe

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By Tom Okpe The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council has announced rampant financial irregularities by its former executives, revealing a trail of unaccounted funds and missing records. A probe Committee, led by Tony Akowe of the Nation Newspaper, presented its findings at a World Press Briefing in Abuja recently, exposing the tenure of […]

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Wike pledges inauguration of Kabusa/Ketti, Kabusa/Takushara road by May

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday conducted a thorough inspection of the ongoing construction of two vital road networks in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The roads inspected were the 10.5-kilometer Kabusa/Ketti road, which connects Kabusa, Pyakasa, and Ketti Districts, and the 9.8-kilometer

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Plateau Killings: We’ll increase surveillance, apprehend killers – Defence Minister

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By Kingsley Chukwuka The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, has promised that the military will increase surveillance in the local communities in Plateau State where killer herdsmen have recked terror, killing over 150 persons in less than a month. The Minister said the promise is not talk as usual always taken for granted by […]

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Emulate Jesus’ selflessness, Speaker Abbas greets Christians at Easter

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By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tanudeen Abbas has enjoined Christians to imbibe the sacrificial life of Jesus Christ. He urged Nigerians to love one another irrespective of tribe, religion, and socioeconomic status. While congratulating Christians on the successful completion of the Lent season, the Speaker said the Easter celebration should […]

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Tinubu needs labour’s support to deliver on promises – Minister

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, has appealed to the organised labour to support President Bola Tinubu to achieve the priority areas of his Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigerians. Dingyadi made this appeal in a goodwill message during the commissioning of the new ultra-modern national secretariat of the Construction and […]

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Former Defence Minister reiterate call for self defence

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By Kingsley Chukwuka Theophilus Danjuma, former Minister of Defense, (rtd), General Theophilus Y. Danjuma, has called for vulnerable communities constantly being attacked by killer herdsmen to defend themselves. The former Army Chief said government cannot provide security alone, hence people should defend themselves. This will be the second time Gen. Danjuma is calling on

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First Nigerian Professor of Cyber Security Information Technology tasks Nigerian judiciary

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The first Nigerian Professor of Cyber Security and Information Technology Management, Prof Ojo Emmanuel Ademola, has tasked the judiciary in Nigeria to take advantage of advent of Artificial intelligence (AI) to build robust cybersecurity measures for a legal system that is transparent, accessible, secure Ademola gave the charge while delivering lecture titled, ‘Artificial

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Nigerian Army Appoints First Female Spokesperson, Lt. Col. Appolonia Anaele

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The Nigerian Army has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anaele as the acting Director of Army Public Relations, making her the first female officer to hold the position since the establishment of the department over 50 years ago. Anaele is scheduled to officially assume office on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, taking over from Major General Onyema […]

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Archbishop Onuoha: Christ’s Resurrection Signals Hope for Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2025 0

In a stirring Easter message, His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. David O. C. Onuoha, President of the Christian Council of Nigeria, Archbishop of Owerri Province, and Bishop of Okigwe South Diocese (Anglican Communion), has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and steadfast, assuring that the resurrection of Jesus Christ signifies triumph over all adversity. “Alleluia, […]

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Benue bloodbath and the Jeffrey Kuraun model

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By Dooyum Naadzenga Like in most states of the country, Benue state has had its unfortunate share of the herders/farmers crisis that has resulted into needless killings, senseless destruction of properties and displacement of thousands of Benue people currently living in Internally Displaced Camps (IDPs) across the state. The on-going and sustained brutal killings of […]

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Senator Moro’s International Scholarship Scheme, Concluded

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…sent delegation to attacked areas, Otukpo, Akpa-Otobi by herdsmen By Tom Okpe The Senate Minority Leader and Senator, representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro international scholarship selection processes has been concluded. The selection process, which held at Leach Hotel Otukpo, on Wednesday was witnessed by Ochetoha K’Idoma

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Governor AbdulRazaq Receives New Kwara CP

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BY AYOBAMI OMOLE-IYAGIN Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has received the new Commissioner of Police for the Kwara State Police Command, CP Ojo Adekimi, to the State at the Government House, Ilorin. While receiving CP Adekimi, Governor AbdulRazaq assured the State Police Command of the continuous support of the Kwara State Government under his leadership […]

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Let Easter Inspire Peace and Purpose — Gov Ododo tells Kogi People

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By AYOBAMI OMOLE-IYAGIN The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has urged the people of the state to embrace the spirit of Easter as a time for deep reflection, unity, and renewed commitment to peace and collective progress. In his Easter to the people of the state, the Governor described the season as […]

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School Feeding: Presidency mull partnership with Tetra Pak

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By Tom Okpe The Presidency has deemed it fit, to partner with Tetra Pak, a global food processing and packaging solutions Company on the implementation of the nationwide school feeding programme. Top Government functionaries, including the Senior Special Assistant to the President on school feeding, Dr Yetunde Adeniji, the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, […]