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FCTA reaffirms commitment to clearing criminal hideouts across Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to clearing of shanties and parks serving as hideouts for criminals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A statement issued on Sunday by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, said that the demolition of Jazz and Blues Entertainment at Panorama Recreational…
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SERAP, NGE sue Niger governor, NBC over alleged threat to shutdown radio station
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a suit against the Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, over the alleged threat to shut down a private radio station in the state, Badeggi FM Radio. In the suit, marked FHC/L/CS/1587/2025, and filed on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Federal High Court, Lagos, SERAP…
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Ebonyi radio manager suspended over criticism of Governor Nwifuru
Legacy FM, a privately-owned radio station in Ebonyi State, has suspended its acting General Manager, Godfrey Chikwere, following repeated criticisms of Governor Francis Nwifuru. The station’s management announced the decision on Saturday, citing “unruly behaviour” and “disobedience” to its code of conduct. Chikwere was directed to hand over all company property to the next senior officer. Chikwere had taken to…
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Mbah lays foundation for construction of 5,000 shop-capacity in Nsukka
The governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has laid the foundation for the construction of a 5,000 shop-capacity Nsukka International Market, vowing that his administration would always take into account persons affected by development projects in the state. Mbah, who dismissed the allegation of targeting the former occupants of Ogige Market in Nsukka, explained that his inclusive development model made…
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Governor Eno empowers constituents with N492.7 million grants in Uyo
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has empowered 1,187 residents of Uyo Federal Constituency with farm, trade, and business grants totaling N492.7 million. The grants were disbursed during a Town Square Meeting held at the Ibom Hall grounds. Governor Eno expressed delight at the massive turnout and revealed that 276 constituents received the ARISE Farmers grant, 628 benefited from…
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Marwa advocates collective action against drug abuse, cultism, banditry
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has called for collective action involving families, religious and community leaders to stem the tide of substance abuse, cultism and banditry among Nigerian youths. Marwa who made the call while delivering the keynote address at a seminar themed “Dangers of drug abuse, cultism and…
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Ododo, Lokpobiri meet as Kogi seeks federal support for oil exploration
The Kogi State Government has taken fresh steps to attract investment in the exploration and development of its oil and gas resources. This follows a high-level meeting between Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe. The…
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Sanusi decries erosion of values in Nigerian society
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has decried the erosion of values among different strata of the Nigerian society. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Sanusi said the Nigerian society must stop rewarding people who stole the nation’s commonwealth as public office holders with more public opportunities. The former Central Bank of Nigeria said “The entire value…
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Amnesty International condemns detention of Sowore, demands immediate release
Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the detention of human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore, describing it as arbitrary and demanding his immediate release. Sowore, in the company of his supporters, had arrived at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, on Wednesday to honour police invitation. The NPF, through the Inspector General of Police Monitoring Unit,…
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Run background check on your investors- Olukoyede tells real estate operators
… says money laundering rampant in real estate sector The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has tasked real estate developers on the need to do background checks on real estate investors to ascertain the legitimacy of their sources of income. He stated this on Wednesday at an event tagged “Policy Dialogue on Critical…
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