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Ex-PDP heavyweights in Rivers declare support for Tinubu-Fubara reveals
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that several prominent former leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and known supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have resolved to support President Bola Tinubu. The political figures include former PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus; former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Austin Opara; former Rivers State Governor, Celestine Omehia;…
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LASEMA assures public as rescue operations continue after Lagos Island fire
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has provided an update on ongoing search and rescue operations following the recent fire outbreak at the Great Nigeria Insurance Building on Martins Street, Lagos Island. The fire incident, which reportedly left several persons missing, has generated widespread concern among members of the public. In a statement issued on Thursday, LASEMA acknowledged the…
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Police arrest Anthony Joshua’s driver involved in Ogun crash
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested the driver of the ill-fated Lexus SUV conveying the World boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, and two of his close friends before it crashed on Monday around Danco, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The spokesperson for the state police command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday. “The driver…
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Six dead, two injured in New Year crash on Lagos–Ibadan expressway
Six people have reportedly been killed in a road crash at the NASFAT Junction along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, while two others sustained injuries. The Ogun State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Abeokuta, the state capital, by the sector’s Public Relations Officer, Odunsin Afolabi. According to him, the crash involved…
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Sanwo-Olu’s wife welcomes Lagos first babies of 2026, reaffirms commitment to maternal health
In a New Year tradition blending celebration with public health advocacy, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday led a goodwill visit to public hospitals to welcome the First Babies of the Year 2026, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to maternal and child health from the very start of the year. The visits took place at…
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‘Clear yourself, don’t blame me for your challenges’: Wike replies Bala Mohammed
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, linking him to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) terrorism financing charge involving the state’s commissioner of finance. Reacting to the accusation, Wike described the claim as unfounded and politically motivated, saying the Bauchi governor was attempting…
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Abiodun grants clemency to 71 inmates in Ogun
In the exercise of the prerogative of mercy, the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has granted clemency to 71 inmates in the state. The Governor made this known in his 2026 New Year broadcast on Thursday. The clemency included the early release of 46 inmates who had served substantial portions of their short-term sentences, the release of 19…
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Political shockwave in Plateau as Mutfwang quits PDP
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has formally resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In a resignation letter dated 29 December 2025 and addressed to the Ward Chairman of the PDP, Ampang West Ward, Mangu Local Government Area, Governor Mutfwang announced his decision to leave the party with immediate effect. “I write to formally notify you of my resignation from…
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NJC clarifies Judge Selection Process, denies existence of stand-alone integrity test
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has disowned a report currently circulating on social and conventional media, which alleged that 34 lawyers failed an integrity test and were consequently dropped from consideration for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria. A press statement by the Secretary of the NJC, Ahmed Gambo Saleh, stated categorically that the report is…
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Diri assures Bayelsans of sustained infrastructure drive in 2026
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has assured residents that his administration will continue the execution of critical infrastructure projects across the state in 2026. The governor gave the assurance on Thursday during his New Year statewide radio and television broadcast, where he highlighted major road projects captured in the 2026 budget. According to Diri, the projects include phase one…
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