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target=_blank>Zuru Tragedy: Kebbi govt donates N10m to parents of late sisters
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi state government has donated the sum of N10 million to the parents of the two sisters who allegedly died as a result of drug misapplication at the General Hospital in Zuru. The death of the two sisters, aged six and three, was reported to have occurred on the
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target=_blank>Gunmen kill two in fresh Kwara attack
Gunmen on Tuesday attacked a convoy in Ifelodun Local Government Area, killing two hunters in what marks yet another disturbing incident in the area’s worsening security situation. The victims were part of a group escorting the remains of three fellow hunters from Oro-Ago to Oke-Oyan for burial when the assailants struck, just a few kilometres
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target=_blank>2027: Uzor-Kalu warns Yilwatda against opposition governors promising Tinubu 25% voters
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Former governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu, has appealed to the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, to be wary of the governors from the opposition party promising to deliver 25 per cent vote for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in next year’s presidential
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target=_blank>2026 Water Day: FG targets food boom, gender equity
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its resolve to deploy water resources as a catalyst for food production, clean energy, climate resilience and gender inclusion nationwide. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, made the declaration at the World Water Day 2026, stressing that water remains central to Nigeria’s economic
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target=_blank>2027 elections: INEC rolls out new framework, meets party stakeholders
By Lawrence Agbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday convened a meeting with leaders of political parties at its headquarters in Abuja to unveil and deliberate on a new electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting brought together party chairmen, secretaries, and key representatives, including Senator Nenadi Usman for the
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target=_blank>Ekiti to boost voters’ participation using arts, culture, creative expressions
From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti In a bid to ensure that more residents participate and vote in the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, the government of the state has unveiled plans to embark on statewide sensitisation tour using arts, culture and creative expressions to educate residents on why they must vote and how they
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target=_blank>Dialogue key to stability in Aviation sector – Capt Najomo
From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Chris Najomo, has stressed the need for strong industrial harmony in Nigeria’s aviation sector. Speaking at a joint training programme organised by the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) in Lagos, he warned that unresolved workplace
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target=_blank>Kebbi Govt assures farmers of security across farm settlements
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State government, in collaboration with security agencies has assured the farmers in the state maximum security especially in the banditry-prone areas to ensure a smooth farming season. The Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo lll, who stated this in a statement through Special Adviser on
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target=_blank>I was never a recharge card seller – Bashir Ahmad
By John Ogunsemore Bashir Ahmad, former Special Assistant on Digital Communications to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has debunked a recurring claim that he was a recharge seller prior to his appointment. He made the clarification in an X post on Monday. Ahmad has frequently been mocked by political opponents for his alleged humble beginnings, particularly the
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target=_blank>Cross River APC denies link in political violence in Bakassi
From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Chairman of the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC Christopher Eta says the political violence that occurred in Bakassi during an event organized by the African Democratic Congress had nothing to do with the APC. He disclosed that the APC does not shy away from opposition
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target=_blank>Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s Bail Application To March 31
The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday adjourned the bail application of the former Governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai to Tuesday, March 31. New Telegraph had earlier reported that El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over charges bordering on conversion of public property and…
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target=_blank>Wike Pledges Support For Japanese Abuja Master Plan Review, Others
The Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has pledged to support Japanese agencies that are providing technical expertise to the ongoing review of the Abuja Master Plan and other developmental projects in FCT. Wike disclosed this on Tuesday when he received the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Hideo Suzuki and some top…
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target=_blank>World TB Day: There’ll Be Serious Gap If Niger Govt Don’t Provide Fund By June – WHO Warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has on Tuesday warned that if funds and commodities for tuberculosis are not provided by the Niger State government, there would be a serious crisis as from June this year. In his remarks during the Press briefing to commemorate the 2026 World Tuberculosis Day in Minna, the WHO National Professional…
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target=_blank>2027: Gov Sule Gives Reasons For Considering Senatorial Seat
Barely 48 hours after his public declaration, the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has opened up on why he is considering running for the Nasarawa North Senatorial seat at the Senate in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Governor Sule dismissed claims that he was following in the…
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target=_blank>2027: Oyo APC Yet To Endorse Any Guber Candidate – Adelabu ‘s Aide
An aide to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Femi Awogboro, has dismissed as unfounded rumours suggesting that Senator Sharafadeen Alli has emerged as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. He described the claims making the rounds that Alli had been endorsed at…
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target=_blank>2027 Polls: Dan Abia Endorses Sampson’s 2nd Term Bid
…Hails his legislative experience, capacity. The current wave of political support for Senator Ekong Sampson’s return to the Senate in 2027 intensified with his endorsement by Sir Bassey Dan Abia, a former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Dan Abia, who declared his unalloyed support for Senator Ekong Sampson representing Akwa Ibom…
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target=_blank>SMI Trains Journalists On Use Of AI For Effective Reportage
No fewer than 100 journalists have benefited from training on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for effective journalism. The training organised by the Safer Media Initiative (SMI) was conducted in three different locations: Lagos, Benin and Abuja. Participant Journalists, who cut across print, electronics and new media, are all present at the training with…
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target=_blank>Ondo ADC Suspends Chairman, Appoints Ex-Lawmaker
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ondo State has appointed a former lawmaker, Hon. Sola Ebiwonjumi, as its State Chairman following the suspension of the former occupier of the office, Mr Wole Ademoyegun. Addressing reporters at the NUJ Press Centre on Tuesday, the 18 Local Government Chairmen of the party and leaders of the political…
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target=_blank>Oborevwori Approves Recruitment Of Over 700 Health Workers In Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the recruitment of over 700 medical and non-medical personnel as part of a deliberate effort to strengthen healthcare delivery across Delta State. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, who disclosed this during a press briefing, said the approval underscores the administration’s sustained commitment to…
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target=_blank>Insecurity: Farmers Assured Of Hitch-Free Farming Season In Kebbi
Kebbi State government, in collaboration with security agencies, is improving security in banditry-prone areas to ensure a smooth farming season. The Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo III, revealed that a standard police mobile base will be established in Zuru Emirate, with land already provided. The Emir credited Governor Nasir Idris for…
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