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target=_blank>Lawal approves funds for hospitals, PHCs upgrade
Governor Dauda Lawal has approved billions of naira for the upgrade and renovation of nine general hospitals and 14 primary healthcare centres across Zamfara State. This is part of the administration’s efforts to revamp and overhaul the health sector in the 14 local government areas of the state. Analysis of the 2026 approved budget shows
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target=_blank>Zamfara: Shettima to receive Lawal into APC on March 24
Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to formally welcome Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State into the All Progressives Congress (APC). The state APC Chairman, Tukur Maikatako, said Mr Shettima would visit Gusau, the state capital, on Tuesday, to welcome Mr Lawal into the party. Maikatako, who spoke during a meeting with party stakeholders in
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target=_blank>Zamfara conducts historic flight test at Gusau International Airport
Governor Dauda Lawal has expressed excitement over the historic test run of the maiden flight at Gusau International Airport. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the test flight landed at the Gusau International Airport at exactly 4:30 p.m. yesterday. He added that the aircraft, a Bombardier Challenger 605, was operated
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target=_blank>Ex-AGoF bags 72 years imprisonment over N868m fraud
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has sentenced a former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, to seventy-two years’ imprisonment. Nwabuoku was convicted by Justice James Omotosho on all nine counts contained in a money laundering charge on which he was prosecuted. In a ruling on Monday,
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target=_blank>2027: Delta gov directs political appointees eyeing elective positions to resign
By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori has directed all political appointees intending to vie for elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. According to a Monday statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu,
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target=_blank>Explosion rocks Niger bridge, eight feared dead
By Lawrence Agbo At least eight persons have lost their lives after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, destroying a bridge and hitting a passing vehicle. The explosion, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, was reportedly caused by explosives planted by suspected
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target=_blank>Trump halts strikes on Iran after peace talks
The United States President Donald Trump has ordered a temporary halt to planned military strikes on Iranian energy facilities following what he described as “very good and productive” talks with Tehran, signalling a possible diplomatic opening in the escalating Middle East crisis. The decision comes just hours before the expiration of Washington’s 48-hour ultimatum demanding
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target=_blank>‘Don’t touch me’ – Nollywood legend Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde clashes with interviewer
Nollywood veteran Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde was in no mood for niceties after she was irked by an interviewer, warning him against touching her. A video showing the tense moment Jalade-Ekeinde loses her cool while the interviewer fumbles for the right words has gone viral on social media. While introducing the red carpet moment for the Miss
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target=_blank>MI names greatest Nigerian rapper of all time
Hip-hop veteran Jude Abaga, better known as M.I., has identified his greatest Nigerian rapper of all time. In a recent episode of the Hip-hop To Afrobeats podcast, the One Naira crooner named veteran rapper Mode 9 as the best Nigerian rapper of all time. He added that Mode 9 will always be the most respected
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target=_blank>Court jails ex-acting AGF Nwabuoku for fraud
From Sola Ojo, Abuja A former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has been convicted and sentenced to a cumulative 72 years’ imprisonment over an N868.46 million fraud case. Nwabuoku was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges bordering on money laundering.
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target=_blank>KWSG Inaugurates Task Force On Female Genital Mutilation
The Kwara State Government has called for sustained community engagements, as well as continuous investments, by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Development Partners and various Communities in order to put an end to the obnoxious practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the State. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Chief (Mrs) Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, made this…
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target=_blank>Polaris MD Marks 20 Years Empowering Women
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, has said the Bank’s over two decades of unflinching commitment to women empowerment initiatives has entrenched a corporate culture guiding its operations and service to customers and communities. According to him, the Bank holds dear its commitment to creating an enabling environment where women can…
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target=_blank>2027: Oborevwori Directs Political Appointees To Resign By March 31
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon.Elder Sheriff Oborevwori has directed that all political appointees who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections should resign their appointments on or before March 31st, 2026. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government(SSG), Dr Kingsley Eze Emu, the directive…
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target=_blank>Galadima Reaffirms Commitment To Contest 2027 Gov’ship Race Amid Withdrawal Rumours
A governorship aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Ahmed Galadima Aminu, has refuted rumours making rounds that he has stepped down on his governorship aspirations. The campaign team of Ahmed Galadima Aminu described the rumours as false, misleading, and politically motivated by some political miscreants. This is a…
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target=_blank>Aiyedatiwa’s Administration Strengthening Security, Records Steady Gains — Aide
The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Ondo State on Public Enlightenment, Comrade Olufemi Lawson, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to strengthening internal security and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state. Addressing journalists over the weekend at a media briefing in Lagos,…
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target=_blank>Gen. Sura Quits APC, Alleges Injustice In Plateau Power Play
Barely one year after defecting from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Plateau State governorship aspirant, Brig. Gen. John Sunday Sura (rtd) has again dumped the ruling party, citing alleged injustice and internal imbalance. Sura, who contested the 2023 governorship election under the PDP, formally announced his resignation in…
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target=_blank>Mutfwang Mourns Veteran Journalist Da George Pam
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Da George Dung Pam, a distinguished broadcaster, seasoned Public Relations strategist, and former Chief Press Secretary to the late Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Da. Chief Michael Bot-Mang, after a prolonged illness. Governor Mutfwang, in a Press Statement signed and…
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target=_blank>Court Sets Aside Arrest, Remand Of Hammed Akanbi
A Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos, has set aside its earlier ex parte order authorising the arrest, remand, and “wanted” declaration of Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, also known as Hammed Ajiran. The development follows the earlier declaration of Akanbi as wanted for alleged multiple murder by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Olorundare…
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target=_blank>N868m Fraud: Court Sentences Ex-AGF Nwabuoku To 72 Years In Prison
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced a former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Anamekwe Nwabuoku, to 72 years imprisonment for money laundering. Delivering the judgment on Monday, March 23, the presiding judge, James Omotosho, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had proved its case against Nwabuoku. New Telegraph…
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target=_blank>Kwankwaso Appreciates Supporters For Honouring Sallah Homage
The former Governor of Kano State and Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has lauded the Kwankwasiyya movement and thousands of supporters and political allies who attended his annual Sallah homage in his Kano residence. Speaking on Monday via his official X handle, Kwankwaso acknowledged the presence of key stakeholders,…
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