News from States
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Oluremi Tinubu inaugurates new resettlement city for IDPs in Nasarawa
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to caring for displaced Nigerians with the commissioning of the Oluremi Tinubu Renewed Hope Resettlement City in Yar-Kade community, Keffi. The Resettlement City, established by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), is designed to provide shelter, security, and livelihood opportunities for families…
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NRC MD inspects Idu Station, vows overhaul of train facilities
By Kunle Sanni The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, on Friday undertook an unscheduled inspection of the Idu Railway Station in Abuja to assess the condition of train coaches and onboard facilities. The visit followed recent reports alleging that toilets on the Abuja-Kaduna train service were entirely non-functional, sparking public criticism and concerns about hygiene…
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‘Character deficit worse than budget deficit’ — Clergy challenges Akwa Ibomites at Prayer Summit
A powerful charge on the importance of character took center stage at the recently concluded three-day Prayer Summit in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as clerics challenged citizens and leaders to embrace integrity and humility for the state’s growth. Preaching on the topic “Understanding the Light and Brightness that Attract Nations and Kings to Us” from Matthew 5:1–16, Rev. Emmanuel Iniama,…
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Wike defends N39bn renovation of Abuja International Conference Centre
By Kunle Sanni Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the N39 billion spent on renovating the Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC), saying critics of the project “do not have good taste.” Wike made the remarks on Friday during the commissioning of the newly constructed left-hand service carriageway in Abuja. The FCT administration had faced backlash…
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Zulum pardons 66 inmates to mark Democracy Day in Borno
By Kunle Sanni Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has granted state and partial pardons to 66 inmates at the Maiduguri Maximum Custodial Centre, in commemoration of the 2025 Democracy Day. According to a report by Leadership newspaper, the governor announced the clemency during a visit to the correctional facility on Thursday. He also commuted death sentences to life…
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Uzodimma charges youths on active political participation
The governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, has called on Nigerians especially youths to actively participate in Nigeria’s political development. Uzodimma made the call at the Democracy Day lecture organised in commemoration of June 12 in Abuja on Thursday. The governor said democracy does not rely on institutions alone—but requires the active participation of citizens — people who will…
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Niger Delta leaders hail Tinubu over pardons for Saro-Wiwa, Ogoni eight
President Bola Tinubu has granted a full state pardon and national honours to late environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders, nearly 30 years after their execution by the Abacha military regime. The announcement, made during Tinubu’s Democracy Day address at the National Assembly, was met with widespread jubilation across the Niger Delta. Leaders from the region described…
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June 12: Protesters gather in Abuja for endbadgovernance rally
Protest has commenced in the Federal Capital Territory to demonstrate against rising hardship and insecurity in the country. Security agencies had earlier deployed heavily armed personnel to strategic locations across the city, including potential protest hotspots. The presence of operatives was particularly noticeable at major junctions and the national Assembly, among other places where the protesters could have gathered. However,…
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What I gained from UNOC conference- Eno
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has assured of key strategic action plans as part of the vital gains derived from his recent participation at the United Nations Organization’s Conference on the effects of ocean rise on coastal states. Speaking to Government House Correspondents on his arrival at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, the Governor noted that the…
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Tinubu hails former Bauchi Governor Adamu Mu’azu at 70
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Bauchi State Governor and ex-National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Mu’azu as an accomplished public servant and prominent political…
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