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Wike issues ultimatum to FCT contractors over project reforms
By Kunle Sanni – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned contractors handling projects in Abuja to either align with the administration’s new infrastructure maintenance strategy or step aside. He declared he is fully prepared for any resistance the reforms may trigger. Speaking on Thursday at the flag-off of the construction of Arterial Road N1 from…
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Wike debunks heart attack rumour, says critics will receive ‘condolence letters’
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has fired back at those who spread rumours about his health, dismissing claims that he suffered a heart attack during a recent trip to London. Speaking on Thursday at the flag-off of the construction of Arterial Road N1 linking Wuye District to Ring Road II in Abuja, Wike mocked his detractors…
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Lagos reveals cause of Afriland Towers fire
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government has disclosed the cause of the fire that broke out at Afriland Towers, a six-storey commercial building on Broad Street, on September 16. The inferno, which claimed several lives, was traced to a spark from inverter batteries located in the building’s basement. This was revealed at a press conference on Thursday by…
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Governor Fubara missing from public view as Rivers emergency rule ends
Nearly 24 hours after the lifting of the State of Emergency in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has yet to make a public appearance, raising questions about his status and political future. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had declared the emergency rule at the height of a bitter power struggle between Governor Fubara and his former political mentor, Minister of the…
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Nigeria hosts Commonwealth Games bid committee in Abuja, reaffirms 2030 ambition
The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to hosting the first-ever Commonwealth Games on African soil in 2030. During the high-level visit, NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to bringing the Commonwealth Games to the continent. Speaking at the welcome event, Dikko emphasized…
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U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles begin training in Santiago
Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, had their first training session in Santiago, Chile, on Wednesday evening at the Cancha Liga Training Pitch. The session, which lasted for two hours, was supervised by head coach Aliyu Zubair. It followed a recovery session earlier in the morning at the team’s base, Le Meridien Hotel. The team is scheduled to continue…
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Nigerian passport delivery to take just one week, says Interior Minister
Nigerians will soon begin receiving their passports within one week, following the full centralisation of passport production — a first in the 62-year history of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Thursday during an inspection of the new Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre at the NIS Headquarters in Abuja. “Passport delivery will now…
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NYSC temporarily relocates orientation camp to Kwara Polytechnic over insecurity
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has relocated its orientation camp in Kwara State from Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, to the Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin. The State Coordinator, Mr. Onifade Olaoluwa Joshua, confirmed the relocation on Thursday, adding that it was approved by the state government following rising insecurity in the area. He…
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Tinubu to visit Kaduna Friday for wedding of Senator Yari’s son
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to visit Kaduna State on Friday. During the trip, the President will attend the wedding ceremony of Nasirudeen Yari and Safiyya Shehu Idris. Nasirudeen is the son of Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, who represents Zamfara West. While in the state, President Tinubu will also pay a courtesy visit to Aisha Buhari, widow…
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Kwara House of Assembly passes increased 2025 appropriation bill
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State House of Assembly has increased the size of the 2025 budget by over forty-eight billion naira, bringing the total revised budget to six hundred and thirty-two billion, seven hundred and one million, five hundred and twenty-one thousand, eight hundred and one naira. This was contained in the report of the Committee on…
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