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Omu-Aran residents pledge support as new Army battalion takes off in Kwara
Residents of Omu-Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have pledged their support and cooperation to the Nigerian Army following the deployment of a new battalion to the community. The residents, led by the Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba AbdulRaheem Adeoti, described the deployment as a major step towards strengthening security in Omu-Aran and other communities across Kwara South.…
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Army-led joint team rescues 16 kidnap victims in Kogi
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued 16 people abducted by suspected kidnappers in Kogi State. The victims were kidnapped on Sunday, August 9, 2026, when armed men attacked commuters along the Ojuwo–Ajengo–Memarebo and Ojiwo–Itobe roads in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. Following intelligence that…
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Mararaba-Nyanya flyover to be completed by December 2026 — Nasarawa govt
The Nasarawa State Government has said the ongoing 2.6-kilometre Mararaba-Nyanya flyover and adjoining road project will be completed by December 2026. The Director of Media and Publicity of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National Media Team, Tunde Rahman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, following an inspection tour of major infrastructure projects in Benue and Nasarawa states by the…
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Suspected kidnapping syndicate commander arrested in Enugu as Army recovers rifles
The Nigerian Army has arrested a suspected commander of a kidnapping syndicate in Enugu State and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition from a forest hideout. Troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, carried out the operation in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS),…
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Enugu begins construction of three 33KV feeders to tackle power outages
The Enugu State Government has commenced the construction of three new 33KV electricity feeders aimed at improving power supply to communities in Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Awgu and Aninri Local Government Areas. The project, being developed from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Station in Ugwuaji, followed a stakeholders’ meeting on electricity held at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, during…
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Tinubu urges religious leaders to speak against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry
President Bola Tinubu has urged religious leaders across Nigeria and Africa to play a more active role in tackling terrorism, kidnapping and banditry. Tinubu made the call at the Kano Grand Maulud of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Tijani, where he was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The President urged religious leaders to use their influence…
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Ibom Hotels to close temporarily for renovation, repositioning
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the temporary closure of Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort from August 22, 2026, to allow for comprehensive renovation and strategic repositioning of the facility. In a public announcement signed by the commissioners for information, Aniekan Umanah, and culture and tourism, Anieti Udofia, the government said management of Ibom Hospitality Limited would be handed…
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Tinubu’s reforms raise Nasarawa monthly allocation from N4.5bn to N16bn — Sule
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, says the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu have increased the state’s monthly allocation from the Federation Account from about N4.5 billion to approximately N16 billion. Sule said the increase in revenue had given the state more financial space to execute major infrastructure and development projects. The governor spoke on Saturday in Lafia when…
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Nasarawa now executes N90bn projects without bank loans — Sule
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, says the state has been able to execute infrastructure projects worth about N90 billion without taking bank loans, following an increase in its monthly federal allocation. Sule attributed the improved financial capacity to the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly the removal of the fuel subsidy. He spoke on Friday while receiving journalists…
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Sunday Dare urges youths to embrace patriotism, responsible leadership
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has urged Nigerians, especially young people, to embrace patriotism, integrity, humanitarian values and responsible leadership to help build a peaceful and prosperous country. Dare made the call while delivering a lecture titled “Peace, Leadership and Nation Building” at Northwest University, Kano, where he spoke about Nigeria’s challenges…
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