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Alia signs Benue Electricity Law to enhance power supply, economic growth
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has signed into law the Benue State Electricity Law, 2026, in a move aimed at improving electricity supply and accelerating economic development across the state. The governor assented to the legislation on Monday during a ceremony held at the Old Banquet Hall of the Government House in Makurdi. According to the state government,…
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Faleke urges civil servants to uphold integrity, due process
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, James Faleke, has called on civil servants across Nigeria to prioritise integrity, professionalism and adherence to due process as a pathway to accelerating national development. Faleke made the appeal on Sunday in Abuja while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of a book presentation and retirement ceremony held in honour…
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Governor Zulum seeks military support to reopen Baga-Chad waterway
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has intensified efforts to reopen the waterway linking Baga in northern Borno State to the Republic of Chad as part of measures to revive trade, commerce and cross-border cooperation between the two countries. The governor made this known on Saturday during a visit to Baga, where he held a high-level security meeting with military…
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Military rescues 360 abductees in major operation around Mandara Mountains
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have rescued 360 abductees from a stronghold of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) terrorist group in the Mandara Mountains area of southern Borno State. The military described the operation as one of the most significant hostage rescue missions conducted in the North-East in recent times. The operation…
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Enugu East endorses Tinubu, Mbah for second term ahead of 2027
Residents of Enugu East Senatorial District on Saturday endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah for a second term in office, pledging massive support for both leaders in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement came during the Ofu Obi Mega Rally held at Okpara Square, Enugu, where political leaders, traditional rulers and residents of the zone gathered to express…
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AbdulRazaq mourns demise of KWASU governing council chairman Prof. Ambali
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the chairman of the governing council of Kwara State University (KWASU), Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali. In a statement issued on Saturday, the governor described the late academic as a towering scholar, outstanding administrator and respected community leader whose contributions to education and society would be remembered for…
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Oluremi Tinubu empowers over 1,000 petty traders in FCT community
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered more than 1,000 women petty traders in Karon Majigi and the Physically Challenged Colony in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as part of efforts to boost small businesses and promote economic inclusion. Represented at the event by the Wife of the Vice-President, Hajia Nana Shettima, the First Lady appreciated the community for its continued…
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Ibom Deep Sea Port project advances as Eno meets partners in Paris
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the Ibom Deep Sea Port Project following a high-level technical meeting with Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Group in Paris, France. The meeting, held on Friday, focused on reviewing the Technical Feasibility Report recently submitted by Worley Parsons and assessing the next steps required to move the project…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima attends special Democracy Day prayer
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to restoring peace and stability across Nigeria amid ongoing security challenges. Shettima made the remarks in Abuja after attending a special Jum’aat prayer at the National Mosque to mark Democracy Day celebrations, where he urged Nigerians to intensify prayers for peace, unity, and national progress. He assured citizens that the…
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Tinubu committed to restoring peace, stability in Nigeria — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to restoring peace and stability across Nigeria amid ongoing security challenges in parts of the country. Shettima made the remarks on Friday in Abuja after a special Jum’aat prayer held at the National Mosque to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebrations. He urged Nigerians to intensify…
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