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By Chidinma Chukwu, ABUJA A new report by ThinkBusiness Africa has warned that the proposed increase in Nigeria’s excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) could significantly raise prices of soft drinks, while its impact on obesity, diabetes and hypertension remains uncertain. The report examined the proposed amendment to the Customs, Excise Tariff, Etc. (Consolidation) Act […]

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By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Women Leader in Ebonyi State, Mrs Chinyere Nwele, has criticised the administration of Governor Francis Nwifuru, alleging hardship, neglect and unfulfilled promises under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government. Nwele spoke during a meeting with women from Umu Ekumaenyi in Ezza land, where she assessed […]

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Governor Dauda Lawal distributed official vehicles to higher institutions to strengthen the capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Zamfara State’s education system. The distribution of the official vehicles was held on Friday at the Government House in Gusau, the state capital. A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the vehicles are institutional assets […]

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The Zamfara State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission (ZACPC) threatened to prosecute any person or group of persons that encroached into grazing reserves and livestock corridors. The commission announced this in a statement released by its public relations officer, Sanusi Ibrahim Tudu, yesterday. He said the agency had completed its high-level consultative advocacy tour, securing […]

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By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 10 civilians, including an infant, after a military pursuit forced their abductors to abandon them in Katsina State. The victims were rescued on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following a swift response by the troops to reports of the abduction of residents of Unguwan […]

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Governor Dauda Lawal approved a state-wide fumigation against mosquitoes and other insects to curb the spread of Malaria and other mosquito-related illnesses. Executive Chairman, Zamfara State Environmental Protection and Enforcement Agency (ZEPEA), Muhammad Zangina Abdullahi, announced this while flagging off the distribution of fumigation materials for the exercise in Gusau yesterday. A statement by the […]

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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Government has defended its decision to reopen only schools within the state capital, saying the continued closure of schools outside the metropolis is a security measure taken in compliance with a directive from the Federal Government. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Muhammad Ladan Ala, […]

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Adeola issued the ultimatum through his Media Adviser, Chief Kayode Odunaro, following separate appearances by Hunye and Marcus-Bello on programmes aired by Channels Television.

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By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS — The Lagos State University branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-LASU) has declared a total and indefinite strike over what it described as the failure of the government to implement the 2025 ASUU/FGN Agreement. The union announced the decision on Tuesday, September 15, following a congress at which […]

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By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — The Delta State High Court has declined the bail application filed on behalf of Mr Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Odogwu Asaba, who is facing allegations relating to the death of late Favour Agbro. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following arguments by counsel on the defendant’s […]

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