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No woman should die during childbirth– First Lady
…flags off midwives support in North East By Kunle Sanni The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has declared that no woman should lose her life while giving birth as she flagged off the distribution of professional kits to midwives in Nigeria’s North East geopolitical zone. Speaking during the event held in Jalingo, Taraba State, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized the…
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AfDB reaffirms $2.2bn support as VP Shettima flags off agro-industrial hub in Cross River
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday commissioned the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Calabar, Cross River State, marking a significant step in the federal government’s efforts to industrialise Nigeria’s agricultural sector and boost rural economies. The event, which came just two days after a similar launch in Kaduna State, underscores the Tinubu administration’s commitment to transforming…
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Musawa flags off Renewed Hope Cultural Project in Katsina
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has officially launched the Renewed Hope Cultural Project in Katsina State, marking the beginning of a national initiative aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s cultural heritage and boosting the creative economy. The project, which will be replicated across all 36 states, seeks to showcase Nigeria’s cultural diversity and…
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Court bars Ibas from appointing Sole Administrators to run LGs in Rivers
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has barred the Sole Administrator Ibokette Ibas from appointing Sole Administrators to run the 23 local council areas. Justice Adamu Turaki Muhammed gave the order following a motion exparte application filed by PILEX Centre for Civic Education Initiative led by Courage Msirimovu challenging the decision to install Administrators in the…
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VP Shettima flags off Special Agro-Industrial Zone in Kaduna
…declares project key to Nigeria’s economic future By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the construction of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Kaduna State, describing the project as a presidential priority aimed at industrializing agriculture and generating jobs across Nigeria. At the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday in Daki-Takwas, Chikun Local Government Area, Shettima said the initiative…
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Governor Eno charts new economic path for Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said that the ongoing State Executive Council (EXCO) retreat is strategically designed to reposition the state as an economic powerhouse beyond its traditional reliance on oil. The four-day retreat, currently holding in Lagos, brings together members of the State Executive Council, Delivery Advisors, Heads of Departments, and key stakeholders to deliberate on…
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Niger partners with Arab contractors for large-scale agricultural development
The Niger State, the Niger State Government, through Niger Foods, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Arab Contractors for the development of 250,000 hectares of land for agricultural purposes. This partnership was formalized in a ceremony held at the headquarters of Arab Contractors in Cairo, Egypt. The MOU was signed by Sammy Adigun, the Executive Chairman of…
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Police disperse Rivers protesters
Officers of the Rivers State Police Command on Monday morning fired teargas at protesters gathered at the Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The protesters who are members of the ‘Take It Back Movement’ were greeted by heavy police presence when they gathered at the protest venue as early as 9am. “Nobody can tell us where not to…
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Northern youths distance self from planned nationwide protest
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has distanced itself from the planned nationwide protest tagged Take-It-Back, warning that such demonstrations could inflame tensions and destabilise the country. President of the group, Isah Abubakar, in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna, said while the council acknowledges the frustrations of many young Nigerians, it believes that the current atmosphere calls for…
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Police foil robbery in Abuja estate, arrest two suspects
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers following a swift response to a distress call during a robbery incident at Royal Court Estate, Jahi II, Abuja. According to a press release signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred at about 3:20 a.m. on March 27, 2025,…
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