News from States
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Defence Minister visits Plateau, reaffirms FG’s commitment to ending violence
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, on Saturday visited Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau State to commiserate with victims of recent attacks and reinforce the federal government’s commitment to restoring peace and security in the region. The visit comes just days after renewed violence claimed several lives and left many injured in the area. Accompanied…
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PHOTOS: Marwa inaugurates accommodation blocks for NDLEA personnel in Kano
…charges officers to remain resolute in fight against drug scourge The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has inaugurated blocks of terrace flats accommodation newly constructed for personnel of the Zonal Command, Kano Command, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Command, and officers of the Strike Force Team of the…
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Alia decries latest gunmen attacks, says Benue ‘won’t bow to fear’
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the recent coordinated attacks by suspected herdsmen in Ukum and Logo Local Government Areas, which claimed at least 20 lives in the Sankera axis of the state. In an emotional statement on Friday, Governor Alia described the killings as senseless and tragic, assuring residents that his administration remains resolute in its…
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FG temporarily closes Enugu airport for emergency runway repairs
The Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for emergency runway rehabilitation. According to a statement issued on Friday by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the closure follows the discovery of a sudden and significant rupture on a critical section…
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EFCC Boss, Olukoyede bags Integrity Award
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , (EFCC) Ola Olukoyede, has been recognized for his commitment to transparency, justice, and integrity in the fight against corruption. Olukoyede was conferred with the prestigious award for Courage in Justice and Transparency by the Nigerian Human Rights Community. Olukoyede, who was represented by the Chief of Staff to the…
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Innoson cries foul as Anambra Govt demolishes company HQ
A conflict has erupted between the Anambra State Government and Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) following the partial demolition of the company’s head office in Nnewi. The Anambra State Commissioner for Works, Mr. Ifeanyi Okoma, confirmed that the demolition was part of a broader road expansion project targeting structures along the Nnewi-Owerri Road. According to him, the affected buildings—including churches and…
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Incessant attacks: Plateau governor bans night grazing, restricts use of motorcycle
The governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang has announced a ban on night grazing and restricted the use of motorcycles across the state following incessant attacks. In a state broadcast on Wednesday, Mutfwang described the attacks as “coordinated acts of terror” aimed at displacing residents and undermining their right to exist peacefully on their ancestral lands. The governor also prohibited…
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Killings: NGF tasks Plateau leaders to unite residents
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has tasked leaders in Plateau State to unite the multi-cultural people and residents of the state to stop the spate of senseless killings. NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, made the call during his visit on Thursday, April 17, 2025, to the state. During the visit, Abdulrazaq said, “On behalf of the…
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EFCC Spokesman, Oyewale emerges 2025 NIPR outstanding government spokesperson
The Head, Media and Publicity Unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, has emerged Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Outstanding Federal Government Spokesperson of the Year 2025. The award ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, in Abuja was themed: “Integrity and the Evolving Roles of Spokespersons in Leadership Communication.” Oyewale emerged winner in a highly…
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Army recruitment: South East records low turnout of applications
The Nigerian Army has raised concerns over the alarmingly low number of applicants from the South-East region in its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise. According to Brigadier-General Chima Ekeator, who leads the Army Force Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team in Anambra, only 200 youths from the region have registered so far, compared to over 4,000 in other parts of the country. Ekeator…
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