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Oluremi Tinubu flags off food bank programme in South-East
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has flagged off the National Community Food Bank Programme in Anambra State as part of efforts to tackle child malnutrition across the South-East. The launch, which completes the rollout of the intervention across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, took place on Thursday during Tinubu’s first official visit to Anambra State. Speaking at the event, the First Lady…
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Governor Radda laments death of former Katsina Senator Bello Mandiya
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has expressed shock and sadness over the death of former Senator representing Katsina South, Bello Mandiya, who died on Monday at the age of 62. Radda described Mandiya’s death as a great loss to Katsina State and Nigeria, particularly the people of Katsina South and the political community. In a condolence message issued by…
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Shettima mourns Emir of Gumel, hails late monarch’s role in peacebuilding
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the death of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, as a major loss to Jigawa State, Nigeria and the traditional institution. Shettima spoke on Friday during a condolence visit to Jigawa State, where he conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s condolences to the late monarch’s family, the Gumel Emirate Council, Governor Umar…
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Oluremi Tinubu launches community food bank programme in South-South
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has launched the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-South geopolitical zone, as part of efforts to tackle food insecurity and child malnutrition in the region. Mrs Tinubu launched the programme in Calabar, Cross River State, where three community food banks were inaugurated simultaneously. The intervention is targeted at children under six, pregnant women and…
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Shehu Buba denies backing banditry, accuses critic of smear campaign
Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, has denied allegations that he supports or facilitates banditry in northern Nigeria, accusing his critic of attempting to damage his reputation through propaganda. The allegation was made by a man identified as Hassan in an interview with social media influencer D English Alhaji Media. According to a report by SaharaReporters, Hassan accused…
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Alake urges Kogi youths to persuade elders to stop supporting illegal mining
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has urged youths in Kogi State to engage traditional rulers, community leaders and local authorities to end alleged support for illegal mining activities in their communities. Alake made the appeal on Thursday when members of Concerned Kogi Youths Against Environmental Degradation protested at the ministry over alleged environmental destruction linked to mining…
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Zamfara rally: APC chieftain accuses Atiku supporters of manipulation
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Kaduna State, Yusuf Ali Rabagardama, has accused supporters of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of manipulating a video from a recent political gathering in Gusau, Zamfara State. Rabagardama alleged that the audio of participants chanting “Sai Atiku” was superimposed on footage of an event organised to celebrate the appointment of Senator Abdul’aziz Yari as…
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Matawalle assures Kano of more military support after Garun Mallam attack
The federal government says it is adopting new strategies, including proactive operations, long-term security planning and stronger collaboration with state governments, to tackle insecurity across Nigeria. The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, disclosed this on Monday in Kano during a condolence and assessment visit to the Kano State Government House following a bandit attack in Chiroma Village, Garun…
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Alake backs South-South push to unlock solid minerals wealth
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Henry Dele Alake, has pledged the Federal Government’s support for the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to harness the region’s solid mineral resources for investment, job creation and sustainable development. Alake made the commitment in Abuja when the Director-General of the SSDC, Usoro Offiong Akpabio, led a delegation of the commission on a courtesy visit…
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Police rescue 10 corps members after Kogi highway abduction
The Kogi State Police Command has rescued 10 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who were abducted along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. The command confirmed the rescue in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Saliu Oyiza Afusat, saying the operation was carried out by a joint team of security…
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