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Nigerian Army intensifies offensive in Taraba, destroys bandits’ camps, arrests suspect
Troops of Headquarters 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have intensified operations across Taraba State, achieving significant successes, including the destruction of bandits’ camps, neutralisation of armed criminals, recovery of weapons, and the arrest of a key suspect, according to a statement signed on Thursday by Umar Muhammad, Lieutenant, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade…
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Indimi, business mogul, bets on Akwa Ibom as investment destination, seeks partnership
Business mogul and Executive Chairman of Oriental Energy, Alhaji Mohammed Indimi, has described Akwa Ibom State as Nigeria’s top investment destination, citing its peace, security, and the hospitality of its people. Indimi stated this during a courtesy visit by the management team of Oriental Energy to Governor Umo Eno at Government House, Uyo. He said the company had operated in…
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Governor AbdulRazaq inspects training of 2,600 new forest guards in Kwara
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday visited the training ground of the newly recruited 2,600 forest guards in Ilorin to assess the quality of their ongoing multifaceted training. The visit, according to a statement by Akeweje Olayinka Fafoluyi, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Governor, was aimed at encouraging the prospective guards and their instructors, reflecting the…
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38 abducted Eruku worshippers reunite with families in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Thirty-eight worshippers abducted two weeks ago in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, have officially reunited with their families. The return followed more than a week of medical care in Ilorin after their rescue, which was coordinated by the federal government, the Kwara State Government, and the Office of the National Security Adviser.…
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Edo Assembly summons Natasha over viral face-off with musician 2Baba
The Edo House of Assembly has summoned Natasha Osawaru, the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency, to appear before its ethics and privileges committee following her conduct in a series of viral videos. Osawaru, who is married to Nigerian music star Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, is expected to face the committee within a week to address concerns raised by the footage. One of…
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FCTA terminates Apo–Karshi road contract, moves to fast-track Abuja infrastructure
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday announced a decisive push to accelerate key infrastructure projects across Abuja, confirming the termination of the long-delayed Apo–Karshi road contract after more than a decade of stalled progress. Wike made the disclosure during an inspection tour of ongoing works, including the newly approved 8-kilometre…
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Tourism gets priority as Eno launches Christmas fiesta in Akwa Ibom
Tourism took centre stage in Akwa Ibom on Monday as Governor Pastor Umo Eno launched Christmas Unplugged 3.0, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to promoting the state’s cultural and tourism potential as a key driver of economic growth. Speaking at the Christmas Village, Unity Park, Uyo, the governor said the state was making significant strides in tourism development, noting that the…
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Northern governors, traditional rulers seek six-month mining ban to curb insecurity
By Kunle Sanni – Northern governors and traditional rulers have called on President Bola Tinubu to order a six-month suspension of mining activities across the region, citing their growing link to banditry and the financing of criminal networks. According to a report by The Nation newspaper on Monday, the appeal was part of a series of resolutions reached yesterday in…
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Obaseki dismisses Okpebholo’s threats, insists he can enter Benin
Former Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has dismissed claims by current Governor Monday Okpebholo that he cannot enter Benin, the state capital, insisting that no one can bar him from the city. Obaseki’s response followed Okpebholo’s assertion that the former governor would be unwelcome in Edo State due to his perceived unpopularity and that he would face resistance if…
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Otti visits Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto, assures intensified efforts for his release
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, on Sunday visited the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, assuring him of ongoing efforts to secure his release. According to information from the governor’s media office, Otti encouraged Kanu to remain strong, stating that engagements he initiated more than two years ago…
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