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Former Kaduna governorship candidate Isa Ashiru loses Abuja home to fire
By Kunle Sanni – Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 Kaduna State election, Isa Ashiru, has revealed that his Abuja residence was completely destroyed by fire. Ashiru, who also previously represented the Makarfi/Kudan Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, announced the incident on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday night, expressing gratitude that no…
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Kwara empowers students with N5.4m entrepreneurship grants
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Government has empowered students across tertiary institutions in the state with a total of N5.4 million in entrepreneurship grants. Fifteen contestants were selected from over 500 applicants who submitted pitches for various business ventures. A University of Ilorin student, Zainab Omodolapo, a beans vendor, emerged the overall winner with a grant of…
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Defence ministry condemns bandits’ attack on Kebbi girls’ secondary school
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has condemned the deadly attack on the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Zuru Emirate, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, which left one school official dead and 25 students abducted. The attack, carried out late Sunday night, resulted in the killing of the…
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Akwa Ibom governor sacks 2 aides, cites administrative reforms
By Folashade Olorunfemi Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Monday relieved two of his aides of their duties. The decision was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah. According to the statement, the affected aides are Joseph Jacob Ikpak, Special Assistant to the Governor on Support Services, and Felix Ekuri,…
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FG condemns Kebbi school abduction, vows swift rescue of students
The federal government has expressed deep concern over the abduction of female students from Government Girls’ Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, assuring families that efforts are underway to secure their release. In a statement issued on Monday by the minister of information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government conveyed solidarity with the affected…
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Akwa Ibom gets new Head of Service as Governor Eno names Elsie Peters
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Elsie Anietie Peters as the new Head of Civil Service. The announcement was made on Monday in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah. According to the statement, Mrs. Peters’ appointment takes immediate effect and reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening…
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Malami formally declares bid for 2027 Kebbi governorship race
Vows to ‘salvage’ state from hardship By Kunle Sanni – Former attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State, setting the stage for what is expected to be a high-stakes political battle. Malami made the announcement during an interview with DCL Hausa on Monday, saying he had…
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FCT police debunk assassination claim involving naval officer Yerima
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed social media reports claiming that a naval officer, Lt. Ahmed Yerima, was the target of an assassination attempt at the NNPC Junction along the Kubwa Expressway. The allegation, shared widely by Instagram blogger Mazitundeednut, suggested that the officer was attacked at the checkpoint. However, the police, in…
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Federal delegation condoles Shagari family, VP Shettima praises late matriarch
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday described the late Hajiya Sutura Shehu Shagari, the last surviving wife of former President Shehu Shagari, as a woman whose life embodied compassion, humility and selfless service. Shettima made the remarks when he led a Federal Government delegation to condole with the Shagari family at their residence in Sokoto State.…
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Agriculture remains central to Kaduna’s growth strategy — Uba Sani
By Kunle Sanni – Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani says the state’s proposed 2026 budget will once again allocate more than 10 per cent of total spending to agriculture, surpassing the Malabo Declaration benchmark and reaffirming agriculture as the foundation of the state’s development agenda. The governor made this known during a meeting with the leadership of Saro Agro Sciences,…
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