News from States
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Minimum wage: Education minister wades into FCT primary school teachers’ industrial dispute
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has intervened in the ongoing industrial dispute between primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and local authorities over the implementation of the new national minimum wage. The intervention follows concerns raised by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT chapter, in a communiqué issued after…
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Functional capital city vital to national progress — Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to urban renewal and inclusive development, stressing that a functional capital city is crucial to building a thriving nation. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu stated this on Tuesday during the commissioning of the newly completed Collector Road CN8 (Asuquo Okon Way) and adjoining roads in the…
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Wike taking governance closer to FCT residents – Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has praised the leadership of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for bringing governance closer to residents across the territory. Tinubu made the remarks in Abuja on Monday during the inauguration of newly constructed access roads in Giri district, a project completed by the Wike-led FCT Administration. The Giri…
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NDLEA central to action plan on drug control, crime prevention- AU Commission
The Commission of the African Union has said the formulation of new action plan on drug control and crime prevention on the African continent won’t be complete without inputs from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) because of its central role in law enforcement in the region. The AU Commission stated this on Monday during an assessment visit to…
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Aminu Dantata’s funeral to hold Monday in Madina
…as Saudi authorities approve burial The burial of the late business mogul and billionaire has been scheduled to take place Monday morning in Madina. His Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Junaid, confirmed the development in a post on his official Facebook page. He also disclosed that Saudi Arabian Government had approved the burial of the businessman in the holy city of…
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Fubara reaffirms reconciliation with Wike, vows to prioritize Rivers’ progress
By Kunle Sanni – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to peace in the state, declaring his readiness to make any necessary sacrifice to ensure lasting reconciliation — including mending ties with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, despite their political differences. Speaking at a meeting with stakeholders of the “Simplified Movement” on…
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Billionaire Dantata dies at 94
Billionaire and philanthropist Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata from Kano has passed away at age 94. He reportedly died after brief illness in Dubai on Friday night. His death was announced by his Principal Private Secretary (PPS), Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid, who wrote on his Facebook page , “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. “It is with heavy…
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FCTA workers to begin 3-day protest Monday
The Joint Union Action Committee of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has declared a three-day protest beginning Monday, June 30, 2025. President of JUAC, Rifkatu Iortyer, in a statement on Thursday, directed all members and affiliate unions across the FCTA to mobilise and gather at the minister’s main gate in Area 11, Garki, by 7:00 am each day of the…
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Fight is over, Wike, Fubara agree to end war in Rivers
By Kunle Sanni – The long-standing political standoff between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has come to an end, with both leaders publicly committing to peace and reconciliation. In a video released Thursday night by President Bola Tinubu’s official videographer, Sunday Moses, the two political figures confirmed that they had…
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BREAKING: Tinubu brokers truce between Wike, Fubara in midnight meeting
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, have reached a truce following a midnight meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting was convened to resolve the lingering political crisis rocking Rivers State and to restore peace and stability to the state’s…
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