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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia on Monday reassured President Bola Tinubu that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains united in the State despite recent internal disagreements. Governor Alia said he was confident the APC would emerge stronger and deliver greater electoral support in 2027. Speaking with State […]

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…Says Gov has done very well, urges continuous support for him …I’m certain other aspirants will back our candidature: Speaker Danladi The Emir of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR on Monday offered his official blessings for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), hinging his backing on the good standing of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq […]

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By Udeme Akpan The Federal Government has called on host communities in Ogun and Ondo states to give maximum support to the proposed Dangote Industrial City and Deep Seaport project, describing it as a transformative initiative that will create opportunities for economic growth and community development. Representing the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, at the […]

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By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA – The Federal Government incurred an electricity tariff subsidy of N358.32 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as it continued to bridge the gap between cost-reflective electricity tariffs and the rates paid by consumers, according to the latest report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In its First […]

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By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has defended his decision to remove the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA from the Treasury Single Account TSA.  Tinubu disclosed this on Monday when he commissioned two separate judiciary and legal sector projects in Abuja, insisting that providing infrastructure for the legal profession does not amount to executive […]

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… Says DR Congo Ebola underscores global risk… Insists, every month of delay leaves world less safeBy Chioma Obinna The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Monday issued a fresh warning that the world remains dangerously exposed to future disease outbreaks, urging countries to put aside differences and conclude negotiations on […]

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By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned that the spread of fake news and disinformation poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s unity, urging journalists and social media influencers to uphold ethical standards by verifying information before publication. Idris gave the warning on Monday while speaking at […]

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According to him, governors already play a key role in policing through their influence over the appointment and deployment of Commissioners of Police, as well as their membership of the Police Council.

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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) on Monday, officially launched a week-long study tour for the Board of the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund from the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) of The Gambia. The study tour was declared open by the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, […]

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By Boluwaji Obahopo LOKOJA — Seven persons have been confirmed dead, while three others sustained injuries in a road accident along the Okene–Osara–Lokoja Highway in Kogi State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the crash occurred when a commercial Siena bus travelling from Auchi in Edo State to Abuja collided with a stationary heavy-duty […]

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