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The minister said that he would, on Tuesday, evaluate the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway  and its surroundings along with some members of the National Assembly.

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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has described the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) as a significant governance issue, calling for an independent investigation into allegations linked to the body. In a statement issued on Sunday, CHRICED Executive Director, Comrade Ibrahim Zikirullahi, […]

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By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Sunday visited victims of the recent kidnapping incident in Eda-Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area, who are receiving treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti. Expressing gratitude over their safe release, the governor announced that the state government would cover the full […]

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The FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers are underway, with Nigeria’s D’Tigers making a strong start in their quest for a place at the 2027 tournament in Doha, Qatar. The Nigerian men’s basketball team opened the qualifying window with three consecutive victories, strengthening their hopes of securing one of Africa’s coveted spots at the global […]

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By Kingsley Omonobi PORT HARCOURT — Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation to address evolving security challenges and promote peace and stability across West Africa. The commitment was made during bilateral talks between the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the Chief of the Armed Forces […]

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By Kingsley Omonobi PORT HARCOURT — Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger collaboration among African armies to tackle terrorism, insurgency and other transnational security threats confronting the continent. Shaibu made the call on Sunday at the Third African Land Forces Forum, held in Port Harcourt as part of […]

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By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State on Sunday held a rally and appreciation procession, tagged “Kwara Ndupe,” across Ilorin metropolis to celebrate the outcome of the party’s direct primary elections and mobilise members ahead of the 2027 general elections. The procession attracted party stakeholders, candidates, supporters and other […]

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By Peter Duru MAKURDI — Survivors of the recent attack on Sai community in Mbajir, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, have received relief materials and medical assistance from United States-based faith-based humanitarian organisation, Equipping The Persecuted (ETP). The intervention followed the June 30 attack on the community by suspected armed herders, which reportedly […]

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By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — The Kano State Government has pledged to complete all abandoned projects across the state while continuing the execution of new development projects aimed at improving infrastructure and public services. The Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila, made the commitment on Sunday during a press […]

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