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AbdulRazaq flags off farm inputs distribution to 49,337 beneficiaries in Kwara
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday flagged off the distribution of 49,337 agricultural inputs, productive assets and processing equipment to farmers and vulnerable households to strengthen food security and improve livelihoods. The programme, implemented under FADAMA CARES 2.0, is supported by the World Bank-funded Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES). The latest distribution brings the total…
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2027: APC campaign council gets Emir of Ilorin’s support for Tinubu
The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Abdulaziz Yari, has sought the prayers and support of traditional rulers in Kwara State for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Yari appealed for separate visits to the Kwara State Government House and the palace of the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, as part of the council’s consultations ahead…
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Tinubu’s re-election support not a blank cheque, Shettima tells APC supporters
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has warned supporters of President Bola Tinubu against taking growing Northern support for his re-election for granted, saying the administration must defend its policies with facts, transparency and measurable results. Shettima said this on Saturday in Abuja while inaugurating the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign headquarters and unveiling the campaign structure of the Northern political think tank…
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Okpebholo pledges to rebuild Oluku market after deadly fire disaster
By Osho Olatomiwa Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to rebuild Oluku Market and support traders who lost their shops and goods in a fire disaster that also claimed lives. Okpebholo gave the assurance on Friday during an inspection of the damaged market along the Benin-Lagos Road in Ovia North-East Local Government Area. The governor sympathised with the…
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Oluremi Tinubu urges governors to establish food banks in senatorial districts
Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged state governors to establish functional community food banks in all three senatorial districts of their states to tackle food insecurity and malnutrition. Tinubu made the call on Friday during the distribution of food items to Katsina State under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food Outreach Scheme, which has now reached 30 states.…
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Shettima tasks Oyebanji on youth empowerment, better public service in second term
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji to improve public service delivery, expand opportunities for young people and ensure that his second term benefits residents across the state. Shettima said Oyebanji must justify the confidence reposed in him by voters by prioritising the needs of citizens, particularly those whose concerns are often overlooked. The Vice-President spoke on…
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Oluremi Tinubu commissions 50 CNG buses, launches ₦1bn empowerment scheme in Edo
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has said President Bola Tinubu’s administration is laying the foundation for Nigeria’s future through reforms and policies introduced since assuming office in 2023. She spoke on Thursday during a visit to the palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, in Edo State, where she highlighted interventions under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and called…
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FG flags off ₦1.8tn Niger highway to boost trade, agriculture
The federal government has flagged off the ₦1.8 trillion reconstruction and dualisation of the Lambata–Bida–Mokwa–Makera–Kontagora highway in Niger State, targeting improved agricultural production, trade and job creation. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the project would connect farming communities to markets, ease the movement of goods and open up economic opportunities across Niger State and neighbouring areas.…
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Court dismisses Akwa Ibom suit challenging EFCC’s investigative powers
The Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has dismissed a suit filed by the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Uwemedimo Nwoko, challenging the powers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the state government’s financial activities. Justice M.A. Onyetenu dismissed the suit on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after upholding a preliminary objection filed by…
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Edo moves to transform Somorika, Ososo hills into tourism hubs
…targets jobs, revenue through tourism development By Shayo Olatonmiwa The Edo State Tourism Agency has inspected key tourist attractions in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area as part of efforts to develop the sites, attract visitors and boost the state’s economy. The inspection, led by the agency’s Director-General, Vivian Elabor, covered Somorika Hills, Ososo Hills and Ojirami Dam. The delegation also held…
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