News from States

Shettima condemns Konduga suicide bombing, vows swift action

By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has strongly condemned the suicide bombing that claimed several lives at a food joint in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State on Friday night. Describing the attack as a “heinous act of terrorism against innocent civilians,” Shettima called on security agencies to expedite investigations and ensure that victims and the families of…

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Eno unveils another phase of “Arise Compassionate Homes”

The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has commenced the delivery of another phase of Arise Compassionate Homes across the 31 local government areas of the state. With a target to complete 400 homes across the 368 wards of the state before 2027, this is the last batch in the series delivering the 205 homes completed within two…

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Wike vows infrastructure support for relocation of Apo mechanics

By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged to provide essential infrastructure in Wassa District to support the relocation of traders and dealers from the Apo Mechanics cluster. Wike made the promise in Abuja on Friday while inaugurating a committee tasked with overseeing the relocation process to a permanent site in Wassa…

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Benue Governor thanks Tinubu for visit, support after Yelwata attack

By Kunle Sanni – Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for visiting the state following the recent attack on Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Alia described the President’s visit and show of support as a source of hope and…

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Marwa inaugurates NDLEA/NOA vision centre to promote staff welfare

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has inaugurated a high-tech Vision Centre at its National Headquarters Annex in Abuja as part of efforts to promote and prioritise staff welfare as well as to boost their morale. A statement by the Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi,…

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Oba of Benin exposes foiled attempt to re-loot artefacts

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has revealed that an international cartel attempted to re-loot 119 priceless Benin artefacts recently returned by the Netherlands, but the plot failed. The artefacts, originally looted during the British invasion of Benin in 1897, were formally handed over at a ceremony held in the…

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Wike berates Abuja “Big Men” for poor tax compliance

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has said rich people residing in Abuja remain FCT’s biggest problem in voluntary tax compliance for development. Wike stated this during the inauguration of the newly constructed Collector Road CN2 (Zakari A. Kyari Street), in Abuja on Thursday, by President Bola Tinubu to celebrate his second year in office. The…

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Tinubu commends Uba Sani for life-changing projects in Kaduna

By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has praised Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for executing impactful and well-planned projects that will benefit current and future generations. In a statement shared via his official X account on Thursday, Tinubu highlighted key projects he commissioned during his visit to the state, noting their potential to transform education, healthcare, transportation, and…

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