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Wike assures Nigerians of more development
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured Nigerians of more development and civilisation in the country in 2025. He stated this while speaking on Monday night after he emerged as the Minister of the Year at ThisDay Award 2025. Wike added that the time for excuses has gone. “I want to assure all those who do…
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Delta: Itsekiri leaders slam Sapele Okpe Community leaders over claim on Seplat dredging site
… urge Gov Oborevwori to call Sapele Okpe leaders to order Notable Itsekiri leaders of Delta State have lashed out at leaders of the Sapele Okpe Community, over what they described as the new height of perfidy and misinformation being perpetuated in the Niger Delta region. They are particularly irked that some riverine communities which have been Itsekiri territories for…
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President Tinubu calls for unity, commends Kogi’s progress under Governor Ododo
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the importance of national unity as a cornerstone for Nigeria’s progress, urging leaders to draw inspiration from the natural confluence of the Rivers Niger and Benue in Lokoja, Kogi State. Speaking at the Kogi Dialogue on Monday, marking Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s first year in office, the President, represented by Vice President…
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Fubara assures completion of state-owned fire service stations in March
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed regrets that, for over 12 years, the state-owned Fire Service Stations were left in limbo. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nelson Chukwudi, said Fubara assured that the ongoing rehabilitation will be concluded and the Stations ready for public use in the first week of March 2025.…
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FRSC canvasses multisectoral approach to address persistent fuel tanker crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps has called for a multisectoral approach to address the persistent issue of fuel tanker crashes and the alarming fatalities caused by fuel scooping. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Monday, FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, outlined the complex nature of the problem, stressing the need for collaboration among key stakeholders, including transport unions,…
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Sowore rejects police bail conditions
Human Rights Activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has disclosed his resolve to reject administrative bail granted him by the Nigerian Police. The activist was summoned following a viral video he posted on social media, of his encounter with officers of the Nigeria Police. Sowore, who arrived at the Force headquarters in Abuja…
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Edo’s first female police commissioner assumes duty
Betty Otimenyin has officially assumed duty as the 49th and first female Commissioner of Police in Edo State. Speaking to journalists after inspecting the guard of honour, Otimenyin pledged to work toward drastically reducing crime in the state. She emphasized her commitment to addressing gender-based violence and extortion, noting that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, is firmly against…
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15 burnt as petrol tanker explodes in Enugu
A petrol tanker on Saturday exploded along the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu -Onitsha Expressway, killing at least 15 people, including three children. The explosion occurred around 11:30am, causing widespread panic. It also affected another petrol tanker and razed six other vehicles. It was not clear how the incident happened but eyewitnesses said that the explosion occurred when a…
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Police neutralize terrorist kingpins in Imo, recover ammunition
The Nigeria Police Force attached to the Imo State Police Command have neutralized three notorious kingpins of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in a coordinated operation. The operation, conducted on January 24, 2025, followed actionable intelligence that pinpointed a terrorist hideout in a forest within Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State. Upon approaching the location, the police…
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FAAN suspends access gate fees at Abuja Airport to ease traffic burden
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the suspension of access gate fees at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to a statement released on Saturday via the authority’s official X handle, the suspension which aims to alleviate the traffic challenges caused by ongoing construction, will take effect from January 24, 2025, and last until February 7,…
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