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Fubara’s aide says assembly complex almost completed, blames Wike for pipeline attacks
The administration of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has strongly refuted claims that he failed to prevent militant…
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‘National Necessity’: Hope Uzodimma backs emergency rule in Rivers
The Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has thrown his weight behind President…
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N77,000 allowance to take effect in March – NYSC D-G
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has assured that the payment of the newly…
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Remi Tinubu mourns victims of Abuja -Keffi tanker explosion
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed sadness over the tragic tanker explosion that claimed lives on Wednesday along…
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Emergency rule: Okpebholo distances self from South-South governor’s position
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has dissociated himself from the South-South Governors Forum’s stance on the State of Emergency in…
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Tinubu lauds NASS for ratifying Rivers state of emergency
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday lauded the National Assembly for ratifying the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State. In…
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Rivers Sole Administrator pledges commitment to peace, stability, calls for meaningful inputs
The Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has pledged his commitment to promote peace and stability in the…
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NAFDAC impounds over 120 bags of re-bagged rice, arrests sales girl in Rivers
The National Agency for Food, Drug and Administration Control, NAFDAC, has arrested a sales girl and impounded more than 120…
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Abuja tanker explosion: Stop blaming CNG vehicles, wait for investigation outcome, P-CNGi urges Nigerians
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, P-CNGi, has urged the public to await the outcome of a thorough investigation to…
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6 killed, 14 vehicles burnt in Abuja explosion accident — Police
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has confirmed six deaths and the burning of 14 vehicles in…
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EKEDC invasion: Power minister decries attacks on staff, infrastructure by uniformed men
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has condemned another attack on Eko Electricity Distribution Company, EKEDC, in Badagry, Lagos State…
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Reps approve Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers
House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously approved the state of emergency declared in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu. The house,…
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Atiku, El-Rufai, Obi, other opposition leaders reject emergency rule in Rivers, form coalition to oust Tinubu in 2027
Some opposition leaders in Abuja on Thursday rejected the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers and called on President Bola…
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Rivers: Military will not allow destruction of national assets – DHQ
Military High Command has reiterated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not fold its arms and allow any individual…
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Kaduna govt accuses El-Rufai administration of contract fraud, debts burden
Kaduna State commissioner of public works and infrastructure, Ibrahim Hamza, has accused the immediate past governor of the state, Nasir…
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Gov. Sani initiated 78 roads, commissioned 21 others –Commissioner
Governor Uba Sani inherited liabilities of unpaid contractors, over invoicing and lack of documentation in roads construction, as well as…
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Senate approves Tinubu’s emergency declaration in Rivers
The Senate on Thursday ratified the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu. The News Agency…
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Tinubu swears in Sole Administrator for Rivers State
President Bola Tinubu has sworn-in the sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (RTD.), into office. Tinubu swore…
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Kaduna local govt chairmen deny El-Rufai’s fund diversion allegations against Gov. Uba Sani
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Kaduna State chapter, has refuted allegations by a former governor, Nasir El-Rufai,…
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PDP rejects emergency rule in Rivers
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has rejected the declaration of State of emergency in Rivers, stating that the president has…
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Tinubu consulted NASS leadership before declaring state of emergency in Rivers — Reps spokesman
The spokesman for the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu consulted the leadership of the…
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State of Emergency: Gov. Fubara urges Rivers people to remain peaceful, law-abiding
Governor Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers, has urged the citizens in the state to remain peaceful and law-abiding in the face…
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Tinubu holds crucial meeting with service chiefs, Akpabio, others amid security concerns
On Tuesday, March 18, President Bola Tinubu held an important meeting with Nigeria's top security officials at the Presidential Villa…
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NYSC corps member Raye apologizes for saying Lagos smells
On Tuesday, March 18, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Ushie Uguamaye, known as Raye, publicly apologized for describing Lagos…
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Kaduna CAN declares support for Gov. Sani, says ‘we’ll pray for your success’
Kaduna State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Caleb Ma’aji, has assured Governor Uba Sani of the support…
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Wike revokes PDP national secretariat
Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the Peoples Democratic Party’s national secretariat, which is situated in Abuja.…
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Wike revokes 4,794 land titles over non-payment of ground rent
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has approved revocation of 4,794 land titles over non-payment of ground…
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White House responds after French politician demands Statue of Liberty back
On Monday, March 17, 2025, the White House reacted to a demand made by a French politician, Raphaël Glucksmann, who…
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COAS urges troops to secure Nigeria better
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged Nigerian Army troops to make the country safer and…
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EFCC set to arraign Kano TikTok influencer, Murja Kunya, for Naira mutilation
Operatives of the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, have arrested popular TikTok influencer,…
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LG autonomy: State governors lobby Tinubu to block direct payment to local councils
State governors have reportedly commenced lobby to delay the planned implementation of Supreme Court verdict on disbursement of federal allocation…
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My father is Nigeria’s greatest president – Seyi Tinubu
Seyi, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has said his father is the greatest president in Nigeria’s history. The president’s…
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I didn’t say Obasanjo shouldn’t use Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway – Umahi
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Saturday clarified that he never said former President Olusegun Obasanjo should not…
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Remi Tinubu wins ‘Woman of The Year’ award
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has emerged winner of the Independent Awards 2024 for Best Woman of the Year, dedicating…
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Why Tinubu awarded Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project to Hitech — Minister
The Federal Government on Saturday explained why it awarded the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project to Hitech Construction Company Ltd. The…
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It’s disrespectful of El-Rufai to invite me to SDP – Sule Lamido
Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has reacted to a call made by a former Governor Nasir El-Rufai who urged…
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NDLEA intercepts US, Saudi-bound cocaine, others
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, announced that it has successfully thwarted attempts by Drug Trafficking Organisations (DTOs) to…
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I remain loyal, committed member of APC — Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his membership and loyalty to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The clarification comes after…
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Nigeria would’ve been bankrupt if we hadn’t taken actions – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu articulated on Thursday the rationale behind his administration’s economic reforms, saying the primary motive was protecting the…
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China prosecutes over 21,000 people over production of counterfeit products in 2024
Chinese procuratorial organs said it has prosecuted 21,404 individuals in 2024 for the production and sale of counterfeit and substandard…
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