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target=_blank>Wike sacks FCT-IRS acting chairman
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sacked the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), Mr. Michael Ango. Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. How major abductions in boarding school were
target=_blank>Tinubu constitutes boards of Bank of Agriculture, NADF, UBEC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the constitution of the boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The statement said, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura,
target=_blank>At 100, Tanko Yakasai speaks on his greatest asset
Elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Salihu Yakasai, says his greatest asset in his 100 years on earth is meeting people and making acquaintances. He explained that early in life, people recognized him as a young tailor and believed in his capability to contribute to the growth of both the state and the nation. Speaking to hundreds
target=_blank>Siblings killed as bomb explodes in Borno apartment
At least four boys suspected to be scavengers have lost their lives in an explosion in Banki town, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. Local and security sources revealed that the incident happened at Bayan Tasha area, Banki town, on Friday. The spokesman, Borno State Police command, Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident, saying another
target=_blank>Ogun 2027 Gov’ship: No rift between Abiodun, Adeola – APC Chieftain
The Convener of Ogun West Initiative, Bolaji Adeniji, has denied any rift between Governor Dapo Abiodun and the senator representing Ogun West senatorial district at the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, over the latter’s governorship aspiration in 2027. Adeniji said that rather than political rivalry as being insinuated, the governor and the senator have continued
target=_blank>Fuel queue era gone forever – Dangote
The era of fuel queues is gone forever in Nigeria, according to Africa’s richest man and the Chairman of the Dangote Refineries, Aliko Dangote. Addressing State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday, Dangote said for the first time, the refinery is supplying to Europe and
target=_blank>Police arrest suspected bandits’ financiers in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command says it has dismantled two criminal networks in coordinated operations carried out across the state and neighbouring Zamfara State on Wednesday. In Tangaza Local Government Area, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested three suspected financiers of a notorious bandit group. Among those apprehended was Ruwa Ginyo, the Fulani head of
target=_blank>How major abductions in boarding school were averted – Kwara govt
The Kwara State Government has said the decision to shut schools in some parts of the state prevented major abductions in several boarding schools. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Rafiu Ajakaye, disclosed this in Ilorin while speaking on the security situation in the state. Daily Trust reports that Ajakaye’s disclosure comes on
target=_blank>Lagos to recruit 377 ‘wole-wole’ to tackle waste challenge
The Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) has revealed plans to recruit 377 environmental health officers, aka wole-wole, as part of the new drive of the government to tame the waste challenge in the state. In the past, sanitary inspectors, known as wole-wole in Yorubaland, Nwaole-ala among the Igbo, and duba-gari among the Hausa, were
target=_blank>Drama as protesting Residents defy soldiers’ bullets in Sokoto
Residents of Arkilla State Low-Cost in Sokoto, on Friday, stood up against soldiers deployed to disperse them while staging a protest against alleged attempt by one Alhaji to construct residential quarters on a piece of land that hosts the community’s lone borehole. The demonstrators, who turned out in large numbers, barricaded the entrance to the
target=_blank>Explosive kills four teenagers in Borno
Four teenagers have been killed by an improvised explosive device, IED, in Banki, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. Borno State Police Command Public Relations Officer Nahum Daso confirmed the tragedy in a statement on Friday, explaining that the device went off behind the Banki Motor Park in Wajari Ward. Police report indicates that
Explosive kills four teenagers in Borno
target=_blank>Naira depreciates to lowest against US dollar in two months
The naira slid to its weakest level in two months on Friday, closing the week on a downward trajectory against the US dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed the currency declined to N1,450.43 per dollar, compared to N1,447.83 on Thursday. This means that the naira weakened further against the dollar by N2.59
Naira depreciates to lowest against US dollar in two months
target=_blank>NPFL: Ashifat upbeat Kwara United will end barren run against Tornadoes
Kwara United technical adviser Suleiman Ashifat has urged his players to approach their Matchday 16 clash against Niger Tornadoes with determination. The Harmony Boys will face the Ikon Allah Boys at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl Stadium in Ilorin on Sunday. Kwara United will be aiming to return to winning ways after a four-game winless run
NPFL: Ashifat upbeat Kwara United will end barren run against Tornadoes
target=_blank>Tinubu receives Chinese ambassador in Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, welcomed H.E. Mr Yu Dunhai, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, along with Mr. Zhu Songbo, a senior official from the Chinese embassy, at the State House. The meeting was confirmed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy via his X page. Details of the
Tinubu receives Chinese ambassador in Abuja
target=_blank>NSCDC arrests 8 suspected vandals at different locations
The Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, SIS, of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested three suspects allegedly involved in the vandalism of a vital telecommunications tower in Yobe State. CSC Afolabi Babawale, National Public Relations Officer, National Headquarters Abuja, who stated this in a statement on Friday, said the operation was
NSCDC arrests 8 suspected vandals at different locations
target=_blank>Ogun moves to enforce cleaner environment, adopts community service for waste offenders
The Ogun State Government has announced that residents caught dumping refuse on roads will henceforth be arrested, corrected with compassion, and assigned community service as punishment. Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya disclosed this while briefing members of the Governor’s Elders Advisory Council during their fourth quarterly meeting held at the Obas’ Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta,
Ogun moves to enforce cleaner environment, adopts community service for waste offenders
target=_blank>Ogun govt warns against illegal occupancy, intensifies task force operations
Ogun State Government has issued a strong warning to land grabbers and individuals illegally occupying government property across the state to desist from such act or face the law. The warning followed a routine task force operation carried out to curb illicit land activities by the Bureau of Lands and Survey at Ijebu Smart City
Ogun govt warns against illegal occupancy, intensifies task force operations
target=_blank>NPFL: Nasarawa United vs Shooting Stars get new date
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, have announced a new date for the matchday 16 fixture between Nasarawa United and Shooting Stars. The encounter which was initially scheduled for Sunday, 7 December will now hold on 8 Monday, December. The game will take place at the Lafia City Stadium. The league body made the announcement
NPFL: Nasarawa United vs Shooting Stars get new date
target=_blank>Nnamdi Kanu: Activists allege ‘procedural breaches’, call for examination of court transcripts
A coalition of self determination activists on Friday asked Nigerians and the international community to examine the transcripts of court proceedings in the trial of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu was on November 20, 2025 convicted on terrorism charges filed against him by the Nigerian government and as a
Nnamdi Kanu: Activists allege ‘procedural breaches’, call for examination of court transcripts
target=_blank>Clubs threaten to sack Ugandan players over AFCON 2025 participation
Two foreign clubs have reportedly threatened to terminate the contracts of Ugandan stars, Melvyn Lorenzen and Timothy Awany if they choose to represent their country at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Lorenzen plays for Thai side Muangthong United, while Awany is on the books of Israeli outfit FC Ashdod. According to the Cranes media
Clubs threaten to sack Ugandan players over AFCON 2025 participation
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