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Women deserve economy that rewards their labour, says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria owes women an economy that allows them to turn their skills and ambitions into sustainable businesses and improved livelihoods. Shettima spoke on Sunday in Katsina State while flagging off the disbursement of the Community Investment Fund (CIF) under the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), a Federal Government initiative aimed at promoting women’s…
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Doguwa backs Tinubu, Abba Yusuf’s re-election, says Kano APC now united
Alhassan Ado Doguwa, a member of the House of Representatives, has declared support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf in 2027, insisting that political forces in his constituency have united under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Doguwa, who represents Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency and is a former House Majority Leader, said the growing…
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North Central APC launches mobilisation for Tinubu, plans Lafia rally
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North Central has launched a grassroots mobilisation movement to coordinate support for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The North Central Grassroots Mobilisation Movement for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 was inaugurated on Friday at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume,…
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Edo youths honour CSDA General Manager for community empowerment, development
By Olatonmiwa Osho The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Uhunmwode Local Government Area branch, has honoured the General Manager of the Edo State Community and Social Development Agency (Edo-CSDA), Ivie Charles Idahosa, for her contributions to community empowerment and youth development. The award was presented during a courtesy visit by a delegation led by the council’s coordinator, Bright Ehigiator…
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Shettima: Tinubu’s reforms boosting investment in oil, gas sector
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has attributed renewed investment and improved performance in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Shettima, who spoke on Friday at the commissioning of the ultramodern corporate headquarters of Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited in Victoria Island, Lagos, specifically cited the removal of petroleum subsidy and reforms in the…
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Emir of Zazzau visits NAHCON, seeks improved Hajj operations
The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has pledged the support of the traditional institution to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) while calling for sustained efficiency in the administration of Hajj operations. Bamalli made the call on Wednesday when he visited the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, at the commission’s headquarters…
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Rivers Assembly endorses bill seeking establishment of State Police
The Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish State Police in Nigeria. The endorsement was made on Monday, following the transmission of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, by the National Assembly to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for consideration and approval. The proposed amendment…
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Bandit threat in Kwara forces cleric Omolehin, family into hiding
The founder of Word Assembly Ministries, Rev. Isaac Omolehin, has revealed that a security threat linked to banditry has forced him, his wife and children to abandon their home and live in hiding. In a recent statement, Omolehin disclosed that he had been unable to return to his residence or ministry camp in Idofian, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara…
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Atiku visits Minna, donates N20m to families of 37 mining tragedy victims
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has donated N20 million to families of the 37 suspected artisanal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the donation on Tuesday during a visit to Minna, where he met families and survivors…
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Enugu governor appoints Nollywood’s Eucharia Anunobi, Rachael Okonkwo as aides
By Damilola Akinwale – Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the appointment of Nollywood thespians Eucharia Anunobi and Rachael Okonkwo as his aides. Their appointments were contained in a public announcement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia. The actresses were among the 101 new aides appointed to various positions, including…
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