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Osun governor calls for immediate unsealing of Amotekun corps
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on the Nigeria Police to immediately unseal the Western Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, to enable it to address emerging security threats in the state, particularly the rising cases of banditry and kidnapping. The governor expressed concern over the possible spillover of banditry and kidnapping from neighbouring Kwara State…
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Kwara governor sets up committee to support Woro community after massacre
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the appointment of a seven-member committee to interface with the Woro community on humanitarian support. Details of the appointment were contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Friday in Ilorin, following an earlier announcement by the Governor on Thursday.…
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Tinubu’s economic reforms putting Nigeria on growth path — Information minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms are stabilising Nigeria’s economy, restoring confidence and placing the country on a sustainable growth path. Idris stated this during a virtual interview on ICAN On Air, a live programme of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), aired on Thursday. He said the…
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Senate risking Nigeria’s democracy — Ezekwesili speaks on electoral bill controversy
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has criticised the Senate over its handling of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, warning that the legislature’s actions could deepen public discontent and weaken Nigeria’s democratic foundations. Ezekwesili made the remarks on Friday during an interview on The Morning Show on Arise Television, days after the Senate passed the amended electoral bill following…
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Edo APC demands repayment of N150m from ex-chairman Oyegun
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on former national chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, to repay what it claims are outstanding loans and unpaid membership dues amounting to more than N150 million. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Edo APC chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, said repeated efforts had been made to recover…
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NFF shifts Annual General Assembly ahead of Elective Congress
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has postponed its Annual General Assembly (AGA), originally scheduled for February 14, 2026, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. In a notice circulated to members of Congress, the federation announced that the assembly has now been rescheduled for March 26, 2026. Letters informing Congress members of the change have been dispatched accordingly. Confirming the development, NFF General…
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Umahi reads riot-act to China Harbour Engineering over road projects, demands quality job
Minister of Works, Senator Engineer David Umahi, has read the riot act to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and its sister company, China Harbour Operation and Maintenance Company (CHOMC), demanding that they deliver quality work on ongoing road projects. The minister gave the contractors just seven days to address failing road sections and implement dust-control measures, following public complaints and…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu receives Tax Ombudsman, urges fairness
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Tax Complaints Commission, John Nwabueze, at the State House, Abuja, charging him to uphold fairness, transparency, and accountability in the nation’s tax system. Dr Nwabueze, Nigeria’s pioneer Tax Ombudsman, was accompanied by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr…
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African leaders urged to uphold sovereignty at Murtala Muhammed memorial workshop
African leaders have been urged to defend the continent’s sovereignty and resist foreign interference, with warnings that continued dependence on external powers could undermine Africa’s potential despite its vast natural resources. The call came during a strategic policy workshop held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Nigeria’s former Head…
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PHOTO NEWS: House of Reps kicks off 2026 budget defence
By Kunle Sanni – The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has kick-started its 2026 budget defence, engaging key government agencies, ministries and parastatals. Hon. James Faleke, the member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, revealed this on Friday through his X account. According to the post, the opening day featured presentations and submissions…
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