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Ribadu highlights FG’s bid to resume oil production in Ogoni 30 years after
By Kunle Sanni National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has announced that oil production is set to resume in Ogoniland, more than three decades after operations were halted due to environmental degradation and community unrest. Ribadu made this disclosure on Thursday while addressing stakeholders at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national summit, highlighting it as a major milestone in the economic…
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NDLEA, US-DEA to strengthen collaboration on drug war
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States (DEA) have stressed the need to strengthen current collaboration between the two agencies on the fight against the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. This was the highpoint of discussion during a meeting between the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen…
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Olukoyede urges youths to shun “get rich quick” syndrome
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has admonished youths in the country to follow the path of hard work and integrity and shun the desire to get rich quick. He gave the admonition through the Acting Director, Benin Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Effa Okim when the Executives of Nigerian Universities…
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Uba Sani reinstates information ministry, redeploys commissioners
The governor of Kaduna State, Sen Uba Sani, has reinstated the state Ministry of Information that was scrapped by the administration of his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai. The governor also redeployed the Commissioner of Education, Professor Mohammed Sani- Bello, to head the new ministry, while a former Director General of Energy Commission of Nigeria, Professor Abubakar Sani Sambo, is appointed as…
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Gov Bago urges investment in capital assets to enhance productivity, agriculture
By Kunle Sanni Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has called for increased investment in capital assets and infrastructure to create a thriving environment for private sector growth and agricultural development in Nigeria. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Taraba International Investment Summit (TARAVEST 2025) in Jalingo, Governor Bago—who represented the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq…
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North Central has never had it this good, says Governor AbdulRazaq
By Kunle Sanni The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has declared that the North Central region is enjoying unprecedented recognition and benefits under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) North Central Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday night, Governor AbdulRazaq highlighted the region’s…
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Archbishop Kaigama urges Nigerians to resist religious fanaticism
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Kaigama, has called on Nigerians to resist religious fanaticism and embrace tolerance as a necessary path towards national peace, unity, and development. He made this known on Wednesday while addressing top public figures, stakeholders, and participants at the inaugural Taravest Summit in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. Archbishop Kaigama emphasised the importance of religious…
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Housing Minister hails EFCC over recovery of 753 Abuja housing units
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for recovering and handing over 753 housing units in the Lokogoma area of Abuja, describing the move as a major milestone in the nation’s anti-corruption efforts. Dangiwa made the remarks on Wednesday, May 21, during an inspection of the property…
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VP Shettima declares Taraba Investment Summit open
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu, officially declared open the Taraba International Investment Summit 2025, reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to positioning the state as a key investment destination. Speaking at the opening ceremony in Jalingo on Wednesday, the Vice President said the summit reflects the administration’s commitment to inclusive national development. Present at the…
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Zamfara denies Sharia Court trial for alleged Christian convert
The Zamfara State Government has firmly denied reports claiming that a 22-year-old woman named Zainab is scheduled to stand trial in a Sharia court for converting to Christianity. In a statement issued Tuesday by the spokesperson for the state governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the government described the report as “completely false,” attributing it to social media platforms aiming to stir…
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