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target=_blank>Maikaya applauds Sule’s peace drive as grassroots football unites Nasarawa communities
From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Chief Executive Officer of the Maikaya Development Foundation, Alhaji Muhammed Musa Maikaya, has commended Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State for his role in fostering peace and unity across communities, describing the prevailing harmony in Toto Local Government Area as the foundation upon which development can thrive. Maikaya made the
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target=_blank>Insecurity: Every governor should secure his state – Kalu
…Says Abia will be APC in 2027 From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Former Abia governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on governors across the country to secure their states to end insecurity in the country. He singled out Governor Francis Nwifuru as the only governor that has done well in securing lives
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target=_blank>Alleged N9bn fraud: Ex-AGF Malami, son return to prison till Jan 7
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his sob, Abubakar Abdul-aziz Malami are to remain in Kuje Correctional Center till January 7 when their request for bail will be considered by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Malami, who served as Justice Minister from
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target=_blank>Lookman named in AFCON group stage Best XI
By Seyi Babalola Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been named among the best players in the group stage of the 2025 AFCON. Lookman made it to the list as the only Nigerian player in the team, while Eric Chelle was picked as the best coach, after three rounds of matches. The group stage XI
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target=_blank>Defection: Rivers PDP accuses Fubara of deceit
From Tony John, Port Harcourt The factional Caretaker Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Nname Ewor, has lamented that the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, deceived them to believe that he was capable of wrestling political control from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, only to dump the
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target=_blank>Obidients yet to join ADC are ‘disObidients’ – Kenneth Okonkwo
Nollywood actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo has called on Peter Obi supporters to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Okonkwo, an ADC Chieftain, stated that Obidients who had not joined the party are “disObidents” during his appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday. “When I was in the Labour Party,
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target=_blank>Alleged N8.7bn fraud: Ex- AGF Malami, son others begins bail battle in court
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami and others have commence bail battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the N8.7bn corruption charges brought against them. Malami, his son and one Hajia Bashir Asabe, a staff
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target=_blank>FG urged to deepen fiscal, monetary, trade policy coordination for economic stability
By Henry Uche The Federal Government has been urged to sustain its efforts in deepening coordination across fiscal, monetary, and trade policies to ensure coherence, predictability, and confidence in economic management. In a new year message signed by the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria, Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa, tittled: ‘From Transformation
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target=_blank>2026 dawns with regenerated hope for Labour – TUC
By Henry Uche The Chairman of Trade Union Congress (TUC), Lagos State Council, Comrade Abiodun Aladetan, has assured labour under his leadership that the year 2026 has come with a regenerated hope for them, hence the need to remain optimistic. The Chairman gave this assurance in a new year message to his fellow comrades. “As
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target=_blank>A/ Ibom: Eno announces Tourism Commissioner as man of the year
From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom state governor Pastor Umo Eno has announced the state commissioner for Culture and Tourism Dr Anieti Udofia as the “Commissioner of the year 2025 ” with cash prize of N20m. Eno made the pronouncement in his country home Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium local government area of the state
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target=_blank>2027: Alia Deserves 2nd-Term To Accomplish Transformative Agenda – Agbaingya
As the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other groups continue to endorse Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State for a second term, a chieftain of the party in the state, John Agbaingya, has urged the people to rally around the governor to ensure he sails through his second term. This is as the APC chieftain…
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target=_blank>Anosike Empowers 60 Anambra Widows With N5m Business Fund
Over 60 widows under the age of 30 years were on Friday empowered by the former Senator that represented Anambra North Senatorial District and currently Chairman of Anambra Imo River Basin Management Authorities, Sen Emma Anosike, to the tune of N5 million. The widows who were selected from the 21 local government areas of Anambra…
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target=_blank>NSE Commends Tinubu Over Aliyu’s Appointment As NMDPRA Boss
The Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Engr. Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The engineering body described the appointment as timely and well-considered, saying it reflects the President’s commitment to competence and professionalism in Nigeria’s…
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target=_blank>Disregard Bala Mohammed’s Wild Claims – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed as baseless and mischievous the allegations by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, that the anti-graft agency is being used by political opponents, particularly the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to persecute him and his associates. In a statement on Friday, the EFCC described…
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target=_blank>Benue: Chief Ogbogo Emerges Mayor Of Otukpo
The Otukpo community in Benue State has commended the Paramount Ruler of the Idoma Kingdom, the Och’Idoma, His Royal Majesty Dr Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, for appointing Chief Aloga Ogbogo as the Mayor of Otukpo Local Government. A high-powered delegation from the Local Government, led by Chief Robert Obeka Iya, expressed gratitude to the Och’Idoma…
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target=_blank>Kanuris Converge In Maiduguri For Kanem Borno Cultural Summit
Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital, on Thursday hosted Kanuris all over the world as the state celebrated Kanem Borno Cultural Day and Summit to showcase the rich culture of the Kanuri people. The Cultural Summit attracted thousands of Kanuri kinsmen from at least 10 countries to celebrate this year’s Kanem-Borno Cultural Summit in Maiduguri. The…
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target=_blank>Omehia, Secondus, Others In Govt. House As Fubara’s Reaffirms Support For Tinubu
Top political leaders in Rivers State, including former Governor Celestine Omehia, ex-national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Secondus, were in Government House, Port Harcourt, as Governor Siminalayi Fubara reaffirmed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fubara spoke during the 2026 New Year State Banquet, where he also described his administration as stronger…
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target=_blank>2027: APC Begins E-Registration In Sokoto
…Sets Stage for Renewed Mandate The All Progressives Congress (APC) Sokoto State Chapter has launched its membership e-registration exercise, reaffirming its commitment to propelling Nigeria to greater heights. The electronic registration process will lead to the issuance of official membership cards, a requirement for participation in party activities and elections. The registration ceremony, which was…
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target=_blank>NNPCL Debt Forgiveness By FG Sign Of Ojulari’s Transparent Leadership – Agbese
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the cancellation of substantial legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to the Federation Account as a resounding endorsement of the transparent and transformative leadership of NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir…
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target=_blank>U.S Lawmaker Alleges Christian Persecution In Nigeria, Links Attacks To ISIS
A United States congressman, Rep. Riley Moore, has reignited international debate over religious violence in Nigeria, alleging that Christians in the country are being deliberately targeted because of their faith. In a statement shared on social media, Moore said recent developments should put an end to arguments that violence against Christians in Nigeria is driven…
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