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target=_blank>North-Central APC rejects primaries for second-term governors
By Lawrence Agbo The North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum rejected ideas for primary elections to be held in 2027 for incumbent governors running for a second term. The forum said in a statement released on Thursday, which was signed by its chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, that governors are the party’s “biggest assets” and that it
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target=_blank>Benue’s comatose schools experience infrastructure boom under Gov Alia – Kula
From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Chief Press Secretary, to the Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, Tersoo Kula, has said that the governor met Benue State’s schools in a comatose condition. Kula, who disclosed this during an interaction with the media in Makurdi, described the education system in the state as one plagued by
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target=_blank>‘Serving people comes naturally to her’: Tinubu hails ex-Lagos deputy gov Sosan at 70
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former deputy governor of Lagos State, Sarah Sosan, on her 70th birthday, praising her lifelong commitment to public service as an innate quality. In a State House statement, by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu joined her family, friends, and
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target=_blank>Senator Katung seals over N8bn medical equipment deal for hospitals in constituency
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, has secured a partnership with a United States-based humanitarian organisation, Project CURE, to supply medical equipment worth over N8 billion to 10 general hospitals across the district. Katung disclosed this on Wednesday after conducting a needs assessment tour of five
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target=_blank>Blackout imminent over gas infrastructure maintenance
By Adewale Sanyaolu Electricity consumers in some parts of the country are expected to experience disruption in power supply due to a scheduled gas infrastructure maintenance. A statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer(CCCO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company( NNPC) Ltd, Mr.Andy Odey, explained that, Seplat Energy Plc, a Joint Venture partner of NNPC Ltd
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target=_blank>US listing of Kwankwaso meant to undermine his political influence — Mahdi Shehu
By Seyi Babalola Political analyst Mahdi Shehu claims that labelling former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as an Islamic extremist is part of a planned political campaign to reduce his influence and weaken opposition groupings. Shehu made the remarks in a post on his verified account on X on Thursday, drawing attention to what
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target=_blank>43 FRSC personnel sacked for desertion, misconduct
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has sacked 43 personnel from its service for alleged desertion and patrol misconduct. The affected officers comprised 31 dismissed for desertion, 5 for scandalous behaviour, and seven 7 for patrol related misconduct. Its Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, in a statement on Thursday, said
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target=_blank>Shameless concoction, beer parlour talk – Atiku’s camp attacks Fayose over Minna comments
By John Ogunsemore Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has incurred the wrath of the camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his statement on the ex-VP’s recent visit to Minna, Niger State. Fayose’s statement titled “Between Atiku and Makinde, Untold Story of What Happened in Minna” was shared on his verified X account
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target=_blank>UniAbuja warns new students against cultism, drugs, exam malpractices, other antisocial conduct
***matriculate 8,000 students out of 30,000 application From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The management of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has warned new students against involvement in any act of indiscipline, including cultism, examination misconduct, sexual harassment, drug abuse, unruly behaviour and other forms of antisocial conduct. The school informed the students that engaging in any
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target=_blank>Shettima jets off to AU Summit, stands in for Tinubu on water, sanitation push
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima left Abuja Thurday for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU) Summit. The event, themed “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063,” spotlights continental efforts on water management, sanitation, and AU Agenda
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target=_blank>Literary Critic, Lecturer, Unionist, Jeyifo, Dies At 80
A renowned world-class scholar, literary critic, intellectual giant, trade unionist, and pioneer President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Biodun Jeyifo, died yesterday at the age of 80. He died a few weeks after his 80th birthday, which he celebrated in January when he clocked 80, with friends, colleagues, former students, and…
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target=_blank>Ogun APC To Inaugurate First-Of-Its-Kind Secretariat – Abiodun
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State is set to unveil what has been described as the first-of-its-kind party secretariat in Southern Nigeria within the next five months. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of ongoing construction work at the new secretariat located along the Oke-Mosan axis of…
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target=_blank>Africa Must Integrate Or Risk Marginalization – NGA President
The President of the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), Akachukwu Nwokedi, has urged Africa to move decisively toward coordinated policy, shared infrastructure and collective diplomacy to transform its vast natural resources into broad-based prosperity. He spoke while delivering a goodwill address at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026, according to a statement on Thursday. Nwokedi,…
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target=_blank>MTN, MoC Sign Landmark Three-Year Deal For MTN CHAMPS
Africa’s largest mobile network operator, MTN, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Nigeria’s grassroots athletics ecosystem by signing a landmark three-year extension with Making of Champions (MoC) for the continued sponsorship of MTN CHAMPS through the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The historic partnership was announced at a press conference on February 11 at the MTN…
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target=_blank>Foundation Gifts Scholarship, JAMB Forms To Ondo Students
Not fewer than 150 students drawn from Akoko North-West and North-East Federal Constituencies have benefited from the scholarship, bursary and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms given to different schools in the constituency. The Muunrat Subulade Abdulsalam Foundation said the initiative was part of the foundation’s ongoing commitment to support education and empower the…
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target=_blank>APGA LG Primaries: Plot To Smuggle Non-Chairmanship Candidate Uncovered
There is uneasy calm in the Onitsha South Local Government chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) following a plot to smuggle a non-candidate into the list of chairmanship candidates ahead of this Saturday’s local government primary elections of the party. Recall that Onitsha South Local Government Area, along with other council areas, conducted…
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target=_blank>NNPC Ltd Notifies Of Scheduled Maintenance On Major Gas Plant, Facilities
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has informed Nigerians that Seplat Energy Plc, a joint venture partner of NNPC Ltd and a key supplier of gas into the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC) pipeline network, has scheduled routine maintenance on its gas production facilities from 12th to 15th February 2026. It stated…
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target=_blank>Ramadan Fast: Gov Aliyu Approves Payment Of February Salaries From Friday
In a bid to ensure that civil servants in Sokoto State commence the 2026 Ramadan fast with ease, the Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has approved the immediate payment of February salaries, beginning Friday, 13th February 2026. A statement signed by Abubakar Bawa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, further stated that…
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target=_blank>Tourism: Niger Gets Buy-In On Promoting Bida Cultural Heritage
Niger State has got a buy-in into its efforts to promote tourism through partnership with the federal government and interested private entities to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Bida Emirate and other parts of the state. This was achieved through the member representing Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency, Hon. Sa’idu Musa Abdullahi, and the General Manager,…
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target=_blank>Kartel Energy Powers Over 150,000 Homes, Businesses
Chief Executive Officer of Kartel Energy Limited, Mr. Ola Ogunsemowo, has said the company has powered over 150,000 homes and businesses and plans to expand its reach through strategic partnerships and the launch of the Kartel Energy Academy. According to a statement on Monday, he emphasized Kartel’s commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable energy solutions in…
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