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May 29: ‘No excuses on June deadline,’ Wike warns contractors
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued warnings to contractors handling major infrastructure projects across Abuja, insisting that all agreed timelines must be met ahead of the third anniversary of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Wednesday during an inspection tour of ongoing projects, Wike stressed that deadlines—particularly those tied to planned commissioning events—are non-negotiable. He…
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Nigerian Army buries Brig. Gen. Braimah, other fallen soldiers in Maiduguri
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday buried late Brigadier General Omo Braimah, Captain Ismail and other soldiers who died in the line of duty at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State, with full military honours. The burial ceremony, attended by grieving families, colleagues and top government officials, was marked by solemn tributes and reflections on the sacrifices made by…
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2027: Kwara North APC caucus backs Bolarinwa, Tinubu, rejects zoning
The Kwara North caucus of the All Progressives Congress has endorsed Dr. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa as its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State, while also declaring support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The position was announced on Wednesday in Ilorin by the caucus coordinator, Lukman Sabi-Musa, who spoke on behalf of stakeholders from…
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PHOTO NEWS: Military buries Brigadier Braimah, other fallen soldiers from Borno attack
The Nigerian Army has buried Brigadier General O.O. Braimah and other soldiers killed during a deadly insurgent attack in Borno State. Brigadier Braimah, who commanded the 29 Task Force Brigade, was among the troops killed on April 9, when suspected fighters linked to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province launched coordinated overnight assaults on military formations, including…
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Nigerian Army canvasses increased South-East enlistment during Imo sensitisation visit
The Nigerian Army has intensified its recruitment sensitisation in the South-East with a visit to Owerri, Imo State, as part of efforts to encourage greater participation of youths in the 91 Regular Recruit Intake. A delegation from Army Headquarters visited the state on Monday as part of the ongoing campaign, aimed at encouraging enlistment from the region. The sensitisation programme…
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FG defends airstrike in Borno, moves to investigate civilian impact
The Federal Government has defended the airstrike in Borno State and moved to investigate its impact on civilians, stating that the Nigerian Air Force carried out a precision counter-terrorism operation on confirmed targets in the Jilli axis of Gubio Local Government Area on April 11, 2026, under Operation Hadin Kai. In a statement on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and…
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‘We won’t abandon You,’ Shettima assures families of slain officers
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday assured families of security personnel killed in a recent attack in Kebbi State that the Federal Government would not abandon them in their moment of grief, saying they “will not be abandoned.” At least 44 people were killed in coordinated attacks on multiple communities in the northwestern part of Nigeria. The attacks came a…
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Governor Alia orders dislodgement of armed herders’ camps in Benue forests
The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has directed security agencies to immediately commence coordinated operations to dislodge armed herders’ camps identified in forests around Apa, Otukpo, Gwer-West and other parts of the state. The directive issued on Tuesday, follows recent attacks on Edikwu-Ankpali, Ikobi and Adija in Apa Local Government Area, as well as Upu village in…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu commissions NRS headquarters in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday officially commissioned the new headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service in Abuja. The event also featured goodwill messages from Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen, among others. The new headquarters, a modern three-tower complex designed to accommodate over 3,000 personnel, is part of the operational infrastructure required to…
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Jigawa govt partner Indian firm on poultry farming
The Jigawa State government says it is strengthening efforts to expand the state’s poultry industry through a new partnership with India’s Srinivasa Farms Pvt. Ltd., as part of ongoing initiatives to attract agricultural investment and boost food production. Governor Malam Umar Namadi made this known on Monday while receiving a high-level technical delegation from the company at the Government House…
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