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target=_blank>APC stakeholder faults suspension of Lafia chairman, says action politically motivated
From Abel Leonard, Lafia A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Turaki of Lafia, Alhaji Abubakar Usman Sandaji, has criticised the decision of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly to suspend the Chairman of Lafia Local Government Area, Hon. Mohammad Haliru Arabo, describing the move as “deeply flawed, politically charged, and dangerous to
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target=_blank>Inspector beaten in viral video didn’t steal – Lagos police command
13 suspects arrested, detained for assault Inspector facing disciplinary action By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Police Command has refuted claims that a police inspector shown being beaten by a mob in a viral video on social media was apprehended for stealing. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Abimbola Adebisi made the
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target=_blank>FOU Zone ‘A’ arrests 38 suspects, seizes N10bn smuggled goods in 11 months
By Steve Agbota The outgoing Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’, Ikeja, Mohammed Shuaibu, has stated that the Unit arrested 38 suspected smugglers with contraband worth over N10 billion between 23 April and 10 December 2025. Shuaibu disclosed this during a handing-over ceremony held at the Unit yesterday
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target=_blank>Trump launches $1m ‘Gold Card’ for US residency
United States President Donald Trump has launched the “Gold Card” visa, a new immigration pathway allowing foreigners to pay $1 million to expedite their U.S. visa application or have companies pay $2 million to sponsor a foreign worker. The launch was announced on Wednesday via a Truth Social post alongside a website where those interested
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target=_blank>Over 2 million school children benefit from basic education reforms – UBEC
From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Over two million school children across states have benefited from the Federal Government’s reforms of the basic education system in the country. Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Hajiya Aisha Garba, disclosed this yesterday at the opening of the 28th Quarterly Meeting of the commission, which is being
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target=_blank>Tinubu transmits 2026–2028 fiscal framework to Senate
From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to the Senate for legislative consideration, setting the stage for the presentation of next year’s national budget. The transmission, a routine step in Nigeria’s annual budget cycle, establishes the fiscal assumptions and expenditure parameters
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target=_blank>Ebonyi unveils health initiative against diseases
From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The One Health Initiative, a collaborative approach that links health, agriculture and environment sectors to prevent and manage disease outbreaks, has been launched in Ebonyi State. The initiative was unveiled during a multi-stakeholder engagement held on Thursday in Abakaliki, the state capital. The programme was organised by Evidence-Informed Policy Approaches for
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target=_blank>Oluyede receives Certificate of Return, vows to restore good governance in Ekiti
From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Dr Wole Oluyede, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 gubernatorial election in Ekiti State, has said he would use the mandate given to him to serve the people of the state and restore good governance, while appealing to residents to support him to realise his ambition.
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target=_blank>Tragedy: 8 UNIJOS students crushed to death on the way to welcome party
From Jude Owuamanam, Jos The University of Jos community was thrown into mourning on Thursday when eight students, said to be on their way to a welcome party perished in an auto crash. The incident, which happened in the early hours of Thursday along Jos – Zaria road involved a Sharon bus and an articulated
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target=_blank>2.5 million illegals leave US in one year
By John Ogunsemore More than 2.5 million undocumented immigrants have left the United States in one year, the Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday. In a statement published its website, the DHS said since January 20, 2025, enforcement operations have resulted in more than 605,000 deportations, with a priority placed on removing the worst of
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s Energy Transfer HS Acquires Working Interest In Marginal Field Asset
…Sets To Invest $120m As Its Eyes More Acreage Acquisition In 2026 Nigeria’s Energy Transfer HS Limited has taken a significant step toward expanding its upstream gas development operations with the acquisition of a 48% working interest in the Kugbo West Marginal Field. The agreement, signed on December 8, 2025, was finalised in partnership with…
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target=_blank>Lagos HoS Harps On Modernising Public Service Rules At Stakeholders’ Sensitisation
Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, has reaffirmed the urgent need to modernise the Lagos State Public Service Rules in order to match a rapidly evolving administrative environment. Speaking at a sensitisation session on the draft Lagos State Public Service Rules (2025), held at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Agoro noted that although…
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target=_blank>Sahara Group Foundation’s Community Impact Project Drives Economic Transformation
Sahara Group Foundation, the social responsibility arm of the international energy conglomerate Sahara Group, has launched the Sahara Community Impact Project (SCIP), an initiative aimed at accelerating economic transformation across Nigeria and other African communities. According to a statement on Thursday, the project underscores Sahara Group’s commitment to fostering inclusive growth, sustainability, and innovation through…
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target=_blank>Osun 2026: Omisore Accepts Oyebamiji As APC Consensus Candidate
The former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has officially accepted the choice of former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Omisore, speaking on a television programme on Wednesday night, said he…
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target=_blank>Nigeria Unveils First Gas Trading Licence, Clearing House
In a significant step to transform the nation’s natural gas sector, the Federal Government has launched Nigeria’s first Gas Trading Licence and Clearing House & Settlement Authorisation, aimed at promoting transparency, competitiveness, and long-term investment in the industry. Stakeholders at the event hailed the dual launch as a defining moment for the gas sector, signalling…
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target=_blank>McPherson University Holds 2025 Christmas Carol
In a colourful display of music, unity, and celebration, McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, held its 2025 annual Christmas Carol of Seven Lessons at the Stephen & Hannah Obaro Multipurpose Hall. The event brought together members of the university community, including management staff, academic and non-teaching personnel, students, and pupils from the Staff School….
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target=_blank>FG, NAWOJ Take Steps To Increase Women’s Leadership In Newsrooms
The Federal Government (FG) and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) have taken proactive steps to boost women’s leadership roles in newsrooms across the country. At the One-Day Capacity Building Training for 100 female journalists themed, “Workplace Diversification: Advancing Female Journalists’ Role in the Newsroom” in Abuja, organizers highlighted that the training aims to…
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target=_blank>Umohette Stops Ex-World Champion To Win Regional Title
Nigeria’s fast-rising boxing star and reigning International Boxing Association (IBA) Continental Heavyweight Champion, Enobong “The Nigerian Gentleman” Umohette, has added another major milestone to his professional career. The Akwa Ibom–born, USA-based heavyweight delivered a decisive victory over former multi-division, two-time WBC and WBO World Champion, Epifanio “Diamante” Mendoza, in Santa Marta, Colombia, claiming the Universal…
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target=_blank>Otti Hails Association Of Women Town Planners As New Leadership Emerges
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has commended the Association of Women Town Planners of Nigeria (AWTPN) for their contributions to national development and encouraged them to continue thriving in a profession historically dominated by men. The remarks were made during the investiture ceremony of the third National Chairman of AWTPN, Dr. Veronica Okoye. Governor Otti…
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target=_blank>Gov. Yusuf Lauds Dangote For Dedicating 25% Of Wealth To Charity
…As Dangote Foundation sets support for out-of-school children in Kano, other states The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has applauded Alhaji Aliko Dangote for dedicating 25% of his wealth to charity, describing the gesture as a historic boost to human development and a model for philanthropic leadership in Africa. This was contained in…
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