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IHR lauds Governor Namadi’s support for Muslim pilgrims, names him patron
The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has appointed the Governor ofJigawa State, Umar Namadi, as its national patron in recognition of his support for Muslim pilgrims and contributions to the development of the Hajj industry. The appointment was announced during the IHR Post-Hajj Lecture held at the National Mosque, Abuja, on August 20. Speaking on the appointment, IHR National Coordinator, Ibrahim…
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Afe Babalola seeks FG intervention on Ekiti federal roads, commends Ojudu’s advocacy
Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to personally inspect the deplorable Ado-Ijan-Ilumoba-Ikole federal road in Ekiti State. Babalola said the president’s personal assessment would enable him to appreciate the condition of the road, which he described as largely impassable. He made the appeal in an open letter titled,…
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Kogi police rescue 11 victims, including NYSC members kidnapped along Aloma–Egane Road
The Kogi State Police Command has rescued 11 persons abducted along the Aloma–Egane Road in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. The victims were kidnapped on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, when armed assailants reportedly emerged from the bush around Ogene Zaria, near the Ogene Zaria/Onicha-Igo Junction, and blocked two buses travelling in opposite directions. According to a recent statement…
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NASENI empowers 250 Ohafia indigenes with solar solutions, cookstoves
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has empowered 250 indigenes of Asaga, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, with renewable energy technologies and other tools under its Sustainable Empowerment Programme (NSEP). The beneficiaries received items including NASENI Home Solar Solutions comprising solar fans, panels and power banks, as well as NASENI Save 80 Cookstoves, during the…
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Otti apologises over ABSU strike, vows to tackle bureaucratic bottlenecks
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has apologised to the management and students of Abia State University (ABSU) over the recent industrial action by lecturers, admitting that the strike was avoidable. Mr Otti spoke on Thursday at a public lecture held at the International Conference Centre in Umuahia. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), ABSU branch, had embarked on an…
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Enugu women rally behind Mbah, APC ahead of 2027 polls
Women in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State have rallied behind Governor Peter Mbah and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The women declared their support on Sunday, August 16, at a gathering organised by the Enugu State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dame Ugochi Madueke, at her country home in Inyi, Oji…
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Gov. Sule orders sack, prosecution of hospital staff over alleged sale of donated items
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has ordered the immediate dismissal and prosecution of staff members of Umaisha General Hospital in Toto Local Government Area over allegations that they sold medical equipment donated to the facility. Sule issued the directive on Wednesday at the commissioning of heavy-duty equipment under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) programme in Lafia, the state…
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NIPSS alumni seek stronger focus on creative economy
The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has pledged its support for the forthcoming National Summit and Exhibition on the Orange Economy, describing Nigeria’s creative sector as an untapped source of economic growth. President of the Association, Ambassador Emmanuel Obi Okafor, made the call in Abuja on Thursday when he received the organising committee of the forthcoming National Summit…
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Otti commissions remodelled Obingwa hospital, renames facility after late activist Ubani
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has commissioned the newly remodelled and digitally equipped 80-bed Obingwa General Hospital and renamed the facility after the late human rights activist, Chima Ubani. The commissioning took place on Tuesday at Mgboko, headquarters of Obingwa Local Government Area, as part of the state government’s efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and expand access to quality…
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No land for ranching without Benue’s consent, Alia warns
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has rejected any plan to establish ranches in the state without the approval of his administration and the people of Benue. Alia spoke on Tuesday during a town hall meeting with stakeholders from Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo federal constituency as part of his statewide engagement with residents. The governor said Benue would resist any attempt…
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