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target=_blank>Akwa Ibom: Four sentenced to death for kidnapping and murder
From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced four persons to death by hanging for kidnapping an Anambra-born businessman identified as Mr Chijioke Anyanwu in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area and later killing the victim after collecting ₦3 million ransom from his family. According to sources, Mr Anyanwu was
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target=_blank>‘I didn’t think twice before joining APC’ – Governor Fubara
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was one of the easiest political decisions he took. Governor Fubara spoke to journalists on the sidelines after his official familiarisation visit to the national leadership of the party in Abuja on Wednesday night.
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target=_blank>Court grants ex-Labour minister Ngige bail in N2.2bn fraud case
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has granted bail to former Minister of Labour, Dr Chris Nwabueze Ngige, pending the trial of charges against him. Justice Maryam Hassan, in a ruling on Thursday, adopted the administrative bail earlier granted to the former governor of Anambra State by the
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target=_blank>Court dismisses Malami’s bail application from EFCC custody
From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application for bail filed by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Babangida Hassan delivered the ruling on Thursday, December 18, holding that Mr Malami’s detention
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target=_blank>Ex-Rep Onuigbo urges Tinubu to create sixth south-east state
From Okwe Obi A former Member of the House of Representatives, Sam Onuigbo, has urged President Bola Tinubu to facilitate the creation of an additional state for the south-east. The south-east currently has five states: Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo. Mr Onuigbo, who is a member of the Governing Board of the North East
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target=_blank>Benue NLC protests insecurity and urges FG to act urgently
From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Benue State Council, has called on the federal government to take urgent steps to end insecurity in Nigeria. The state NLC chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Igbe, made the call on Wednesday while leading members of the union, both public and private, on a peaceful protest in Makurdi,
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target=_blank>Ogbia kingdom endorses Tinubu for 2027 re-election
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Leaders from former President Goodluck Jonathan’s Ogbia Kingdom, spanning Bayelsa and Rivers states, on Wednesday rallied behind President Bola Tinubu, urging him to seek a second term in 2027 and pledging their unwavering political support. They voiced their endorsement during a gratitude visit to President Tinubu in the State House, Abuja,
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target=_blank>Rivers police kill two kidnappers and rescue female victim
From Tony John, Port Harcourt Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have gunned down two persons suspected to be involved in kidnapping and rescued a victim. State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police (SP), confirmed the development, saying the operatives recovered firearms and ammunition from the gang. The Rivers
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target=_blank>Kebbi: Curfew imposed in Yauri after clash between miners and security forces
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Yauri Local Government Council of Kebbi State has imposed a curfew in Yauri town following a violent clash between gold miners and security agencies. The incident, it was gathered, began on Tuesday night when security operatives prevented the lynching of a suspect accused of killing a gold miner. Sources revealed
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target=_blank>Nigeria releases new ENCs for safer Calabar and Bakassi access
By Philip Nwosu Nigeria has taken a major step in enhancing maritime safety and port development with the deployment of newly produced Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) covering the Calabar–Bakassi corridor, opening safer access to Calabar Port and the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport. The National Hydrographic Agency (NHA) announced that three ENC cells produced by Nigeria
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target=_blank>Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor Never Objected To My Decisions – Diri
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said that his late deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, never objected to any of his decisions, describing him as a loyal partner who consistently supported government policies. Governor Diri made the disclosure on Thursday during a special edition of the state’s weekly Prosperity Walk, organised in honour of…
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target=_blank>Special Needs School Principal Calls For Expansion To Eight LGAs In Bayelsa
The Principal of the Bayelsa State School for Children with Special Needs, Mrs. Ebiere Custom, has appealed to the Bayelsa State Government to extend the school to all eight local government areas of the state to give children with special needs in rural communities access to quality and modern education. Custom made the call on…
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target=_blank>ECMS Launch To Boost Transparency, Efficiency In Marine, Blue Economy Ministry – Oyetola
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said the launch of the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) by the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is aimed at repositioning the Ministry as a key driver of transparency, efficiency, economic diversification, and global competitiveness. The ECMS was officially launched on Wednesday during…
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target=_blank>Edo Police Confirm Tanker Explosion In Auchi
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed a tanker explosion that rocked Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of the state, on Wednesday evening. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, CSP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident on Thursday, stating that the explosion occurred at about 6:30 p.m. after a…
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target=_blank>Sokoto NLC Demands Increased Security Presence, Improved Intelligence To Curb Banditry
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Sokoto State Council, has called for urgent and decisive action to address the worsening insecurity and banditry ravaging the North. The call followed a nationwide protest organised by the NLC to draw attention to persistent terrorism and criminal activities across several northern states. Speaking during the protest, the NLC Chairman in…
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target=_blank>IMPI Bases 14% Year-End Inflation Forecast On Analysis Of Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has attributed its accurate forecast of a 14 per cent inflation rate by the end of 2025 to what it described as a rigorous and data-driven analysis of the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, IMPI explained…
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target=_blank>SERAP Asks Court To Stop FG From Extending Moratorium On Sachet Alcohol Ban
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to restrain the Federal Government from further extending the moratorium on the ban of sachet alcohol. In the suit, SERAP is seeking injunctive orders against the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Attorney-General of the Federation, who…
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target=_blank>NIMASA Commends Maritime Media For Boosting Nigeria’s Success At IMO Elections
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has praised Nigerian journalists, particularly those covering maritime affairs, for their crucial role in Nigeria’s recent success at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) elections. Nigeria secured the long-coveted Category C Council seat at the IMO after 14 years of unsuccessful attempts. The agency acknowledged that maritime media…
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target=_blank>Adamawa Gov’t Empowers Youth, Women Through Skills Training, Entrepreneurship Programs
The Adamawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to equipping youths and women with practical skills and entrepreneurial mindsets to reduce unemployment and foster inclusive growth. The disclosure was made by the State Commissioner for Entrepreneurship Development, Alhaji Hammanjumba Gutugel, during the graduation ceremony of ten women trained in Tailoring and Fashion Design on Thursday….
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target=_blank>Zamfara PDP Chairman Of Maradun Defects To APC
In a major political development in Zamfara State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman of Maradun Local Government Area, Alhaji Muttaka Dalhatu, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), bringing along his executive members and ward chairmen. The defection was formalized at the residence of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle,…
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