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target=_blank>Makinde To Christians: Participate In Politics To Reset Nigeria
The presidential candidate of Allied People’s Movement (APM), Engr. Seyi Makinde, has called on Christians in the country to participate in politics to reset Nigeria. Makinde who spoke on the sidelines of 50th anniversary of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abuja on Saturday, said it is wrong for Nigerians to use the excuse that…
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target=_blank>Banditry: FG Destroyed Over 19,000 Illicit Weapons Since 2022 — NSA
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, said the Federal Government has destroyed over 19,000 illicit weapons since 2022 as part of its sustained efforts to curb terrorism and banditry. Ribadu disclosed this on Saturday in Sokoto at a brainstorming session themed: “Coping with Banditry in Sokoto State: A Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue for Prevention, Containment and…
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target=_blank>2027: Niger SSG Ambassadors To galvanize Support For Gov Bago’s Second Term
In a strategic move to consolidate the gains of the current administration and ensure continuity in governance, Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, has established a formidable political vanguard known as the “SSG Ambassadors.” The initiative according to the SSG is designed to galvanize widespread support from the people of…
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target=_blank>Kogi: Ododo Casts Vote, Commends Tinubu Over Peaceful LG Elections
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting security efforts and creating an environment for peaceful democratic participation during the local government elections held across the state on Saturday, 17 October, 2026. Ododo made the commendation shortly after casting his vote at his polling unit in Upogoro, Okene, where he expressed…
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target=_blank>2027: ‘ADC Supporters Bitter Over Obi, Kwankwaso Divorce’ – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has accused supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of smearing the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate Peter Obi and his vice, Rabiu Kwankwaso after their political split. Sani was responding to a recent ADC statement accusing Kwankwaso of supporting Obi out of personal ambition and of working…
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target=_blank>Zamfara NSCDC Arrests Suspected Human Trafficker
The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC has paraded one Bala Abubakar of Zurmi local government area at Lalan area of Gusau with two suspected kidnap victims identified as Amira Baje Ibrahim and Haulatu (Hable) Shaibu both indigenes…
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target=_blank>AAAU, Embry-Riddle Sign Pact To Expand Aviation Training In Africa
The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University of the United States to expand aviation education, professional training and workforce development across Africa. According to a statement from the institution’s media office on Saturday, the pact, signed on October 14, 2026, provides a framework for…
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target=_blank>Insecurity: COAS Arrives In Borno
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, on Saturday arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Saturday Telegraph reports that the development came after 48 hours President Bola Tinubu directed security agencies to rescue all abducted persons and ensure that no terrorist or bandit camp remained anywhere in Nigeria. READ ALSO Zamfara:…
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target=_blank>2027: Bauchi Reps Aspirant, Sodangi Chindo, Gets Youths’ Support
Members of Youth Ambassadors Bauchi have expressed support for Hon. Sodangi Adam Chindo, an aspirant for the Bauchi Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. The youths declared their support during an interactive meetinqqg with the aspirant on Friday, October 16, at the residence of the late Alhaji Aminu Dauda in Kobi, Bauchi metropolis….
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target=_blank>Nigeria Unveils $78.5bn Investment Pipeline, Seeks Fairer Global Financial System
Nigeria has unveiled a $78.5 billion investment pipeline comprising 65 bankable projects and called for reforms to the global financial system to improve access to affordable financing for developing economies. The Federal Government disclosed this at the conclusion of Nigeria’s participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank…
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