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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has warned against the diversion, hoarding or resale of fertiliser meant for farmers as the distribution of free agricultural inputs under Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration continues across the state. The warning was issued during the distribution of fertiliser allocated to Kebbe Local Government Area, where six trucks […]

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By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army battalion in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, as part of efforts to strengthen security in the state. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State […]

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Idris commended the forum for its continued contribution to democratic governance and national development.

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The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) on Tuesday kicked off its annual screening of 100,000 Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA), capturing over 3,000 participants in Lagos.

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THE Edo State Government on Tuesday closed its case in the trial of four suspected kidnappers at the special court approved to try kidnapping and cult related cases. The government called a total of seven witnesses.

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The winners emerged at the commercial bid conference held on Tuesday at the Transcorp Event Centre, Abuja, marking the conclusion of the competitive phase of the licensing exercise.

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Global hunger declined for the third consecutive year in 2025, but Africa has emerged as the epicentre of the world’s food crisis, with the continent now accounting for the highest number of hungry people globally, a new United Nations report has revealed.

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The Naira, which has remained relatively stable due to sustained reforms, also recorded a slight gain on Monday.

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Major General Gara reiterated that OPWS maintains zero tolerance for criminality and other unlawful activities, while urging residents to promptly report suspicious or illegal activities to security agencies for swift intervention.

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