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Tinubu sanctions 306km of roadworks across Niger State, extends Bodo–Bonny Road
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate reconstruction of critical federal roads in Niger State, as well as the extension of Bodo-Bonny Road in Rivers State. The sanctioned projects cover the Mokwa–Bida Road (120km), Mokwa–Makeri Road (63km), and Bida–Labata Road (123.5km), totalling 306.5 kilometres. All three routes will be upgraded with reinforced concrete pavement to ensure durability and long-term…
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Nigeria confirmed for FIFAe Nations League 2026
Nigeria has been officially confirmed as one of the participating nations for the 2026 FIFAe Nations League, following the release of qualified countries by world football governing body FIFA. The upcoming season will feature competitions across three divisions: eFootball (console), eFootball (mobile), and Rocket League. According to FIFA, 115 countries secured qualification in the console category, 81 in mobile, and…
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INEC sets party primaries for April as presidential polls move to January 16
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled party primaries for the 2027 general elections to run from 23rd April to 30th May 2026, just over two months away, as it released a revised timetable for the national polls. The information was disclosed on Thursday in a statement signed by Mallam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information…
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Amotekun operatives arrest suspected bandits in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – Operatives of the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps have arrested five suspected armed bandits during a routine patrol in Ekiti West Local Government Area, marking what officials described as another operational breakthrough. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the corps’ Communication Officer, Adeleye Abiodun Adewale, who said the arrest occurred around 11:30 a.m. on…
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FG restates commitment to state police reform
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the establishment of state police, saying the reform will be implemented as soon as the required legal framework is in place. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, affirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to see the initiative materialise once the National Assembly enacts the necessary legislation. Idris…
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Police rescue 15 foreign nationals from human trafficking syndicate in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has rescued 15 young persons from a suspected human trafficking syndicate during an intelligence-led operation in Osogbo, the state capital. The victims, allegedly lured with false promises of employment and better living opportunities abroad, were reportedly transported into Nigeria from Togo, Benin Republic, and Niger before being discovered in a…
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Eric Chelle explains reasons for demanding huge pay rise
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has defended his demand for a pay rise from $50,000 to $130,000, a move that sparked outrage in Nigeria. Chelle explained that the proposed increase is meant to cover the salaries of his support staff, who help him cope with the pressure of managing a national team in a country of over 250 million people.…
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Militant violence surges 262% across Nigeria, Niger, Benin borderlands – Report
Violent attacks by jihadist groups operating along the Nigeria-Niger-Benin border corridor rose sharply in 2025, with related fatalities increasing by 262 per cent compared to 2024, a new study has revealed. Data published by the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) showed that campaigns by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic State Sahel Province (ISSP) intensified…
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Fubara reads riot act to new Chief of Staff, bans nocturnal meetings
Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday read the riot act to the newly appointed Chief of Staff, warning against participation in nocturnal or unauthorised meetings and declaring that any action capable of embarrassing his administration would attract immediate dismissal. The governor issued the warning shortly after swearing in Dr Dagogo Wokoma as Secretary to the State Government and Sunny Ewule as Chief…
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Actress Eniola Badmus reacts to pimping allegations, says no forgiveness
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, who also serves as Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives on Social Events and Public Hearings, has threatened legal action against a social media user who accused her of pimping girls to politicians and entertainment figures. The actress, who assumed office during President Bola Tinubu’s administration,…
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