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target=_blank>Atiku mourns Plateau Imam who prevented Christian massacre
By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, who rose to national prominence for preventing the possible killing of 262 Christians Plateau State in June 2018. The cleric’s son, Saleh Abubakar confirmed his father’s demise at the age of 90. He said the cleric passed away on
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target=_blank>Akande’s tenure as Osun governor laid foundations for fiscal discipline, reforms – Oyetola
By Chinelo Obogo The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has congratulated former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande who turned 87 on January 16, 2026. Oyetola described Chief Akande as a principled leader whose ‘life of service, integrity, and courage has left an indelible mark on governance and party politics
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target=_blank>Rivers: Plot to impeach Fubara, Odu thickens
Assembly writes Chief Judge to set up panel Four lawmakers rescind call for political solution Ijaw legislators rule out ethnic sentiment From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Rivers State House of Assembly has vowed to proceed with the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. This is even as the
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target=_blank>Three years of network blackout, Udawa community begs Gov Sani, NCC
From Sola Ojo, Abuja Residents of Udawa village in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have raised alarm over what they described as a three-year digital blackout. The residents said the prolonged absence of mobile network coverage has crippled education, commerce, healthcare delivery, and family communication thereby further deepening the socio-economic challenges faced by
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target=_blank>Obi blasts Tinubu over ‘wasteful’ $9m expenditure on foreign lobbyists
From Sola Ojo, Abuja 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over what he described as a wasteful $9 million expenditure on foreign lobbyists. To him, the spending reflected misplaced priorities amid Nigeria’s persistent development challenges. Obi, on his verified ‘X’ handle on Friday, stated that the reported use of public
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target=_blank>Shettima jets off to Guinea-Conakry for Doumbouya‘s inauguration, economic forum in Davos
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja Friday to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea-Conakry’s President-elect Mamadi Doumbouya, before heading to Switzerland for the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. In a statement released by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Vice President Shettima will attend Saturday’s ceremony at
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target=_blank>NEC kicks off 2026 with plan to boost non-oil inflow, fast-track Tinubu’s mega highways
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja National Economic Council (NEC) has kicked off the new year with bold moves to grow money from farms, factories, and services, cutting back on shaky oil dependence. At their first 2026 meeting – the 156th overall, held virtually on Thursday – Vice President Kashim Shettima, who chairs NEC, pushed for deeper
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target=_blank>Begin impeachment probe against Fubara – Rivers Assembly to Chief Judge
The Rivers State House of Assembly has urged the Chief Judge of the state to set up a panel to probe Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of misconduct. While making the call via a unanimous vote, the assembly members pledged to see the impeachment process through. In his appeal to
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target=_blank>Granting pardon to corrupt officials makes Nigeria laughing stock before comity of nations — Ogbo, Rector Kogi Poly
From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Prof. Usman Salisu Ogbo has said the granting of Prerogative of Mercy by the Executive arm of government to corrupt People has made Nigeria a laughing stock before comity of Nations Prof. Ogbo made this assertion yesterday while delivering the 37th Inaugural Lectures of
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target=_blank>Omoregie moves against housing deficit, targets 2000 houses in three years
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin In order to bridge the gap of deficit in the housing sector in Nigeria, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of D Prince Builders and Estate Developers, Engr. Cyril Omoregie said plans have been finalized to complete 2000 houses and hand over them to their owners. He said the feat
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target=_blank>Osun 2026: Oyebamiji Begins PhD In Public Administration At OAU
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Munirudeen Oyebamiji, has been admitted into a doctoral programme at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. Oyebamiji disclosed this in a statement shared on his verified X handle, where he announced that he would be pursuing a PhD in Public Administration and…
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target=_blank>NEC Moves To Boost Non-Oil Revenue, Deepen Engagement With Stakeholders
…as Cross River Governor Chairs Bi-Partisan Committee On Legacy Projects The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to deepen engagement with stakeholders to boost non-oil revenues in line with the economic blueprint of the administration of President Bola Tinubu. This came just as Chairman of the Council, Vice President Kashim Shettima, called for an accelerated…
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target=_blank>Atiku Mourns Abdullahi, Hails Legacy Of Interfaith Unity
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has paid glowing tribute to the late Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, describing him as a national hero whose rare courage and humanity shone brightly during Nigeria’s darkest moments, particularly the June 2018 Plateau State crisis in which he protected more than 260 Christians from violent attacks. Atiku in a statement on…
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target=_blank>Impeachment: Group Warns Rivers CJ Against Playing Into Hands Of State Assembly
The Africa Centre for Democracy and Leadership (ACDL) has issued a strong warning to the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, about the critical need for judicial independence amid the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu. The group’s intervention comes at a pivotal moment, as the…
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target=_blank>Appraising NUPRC’s New Tempo
As a woman who has spent years admiring the quiet strength of sisters carving paths in Nigeria’s demanding energy sector, my heart swelled with genuine joy the moment Chief Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan’s appointment as Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission was announced. Here stands a remarkable daughter of the Niger Delta, graceful…
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target=_blank>The Technology Behind Casino Jackpots And Crash Games In Nigeria
Behind every jackpot win and every Aviator cash-out lies a powerful stack of technology operating in milliseconds. While players enjoy the thrill of the game, advanced systems work silently in the background—handling random number generation, real-time multiplier calculations, and secure, instant payment processing. Nigeria’s status as one of Africa’s leading fintech hubs has created the…
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target=_blank>You’re Beacon Of Honesty, Wisdom, Oba Akinwon Lauds Akande At 87
The Olumegbon of Ajah Ile and Ajah Okun Ajah, Oba Kolawole Akinwon IV, has congratulated a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Adebisi Akande, on his 87th birthday. The Olumegbon of Ajah Ile and Ajah Okun, who will celebrate his first year coronation on February first, in a statement issued by…
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target=_blank>GBV: Police Set Up Gender Desks Across Nigeria
In order to curb or at least reduce gender based violence, which the womenfolk are mostly the casualties, the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has disclosed that it has set up an office of the Force Gender Advisor, stating that it has also established Gender Desks across police formations nationwide to deal with cases of gender…
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target=_blank>$9M Washington Lobby: FG Prioritising Trivial Waste – Obi
Former National Leader of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government of prioritising waste, corruption, propaganda, lies, and negative aspects of development over positive initiatives. Obi, in a statement on X on Friday, said the reported $9 million of taxpayers’ money, which the government said…
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target=_blank>$9m Spent On Foreign Lobbyists Could Fix Nigeria’s Failing Hospitals – Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has criticised Nigeria’s leadership for what he described as persistent misplacement of priorities, warning that wasteful spending, corruption and propaganda are deepening the country’s development crisis. In a statement shared on Friday, Obi condemned reports that $9 million (about ₦14 billion) of public funds was spent on foreign…
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