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Army chief visits Babanla, orders troops to end terrorism, banditry
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has directed troops of the Nigerian Army in Kwara State to intensify operations and swiftly end terrorism and banditry in Babanla and its surrounding communities. The Army Chief gave the directive during his operational visit to the 22 Armoured Brigade Step-Up Headquarters in Babanla on Thursday, where he assessed the…
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FG approves Oko-Olowo Flyover as AbdulRazaq flags off construction of Ojoku–Ilemona Road
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Thursday disclosed that the federal government has approved the construction of a flyover at Oko-Olowo in Kwara State, potentially ending years of fatal accidents along the busy corridor. This development came as Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, flagged off the construction of the 15.1km Ojoku–Ilemona Road in Oyun…
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Jonathan faults successors for neglecting Bayelsa development projects
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised successive Bayelsa State administrations for abandoning key projects he initiated during his tenure as governor, describing the trend as wasteful and detrimental to the state’s development. Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of the Best Western Plus Hotel in Yenagoa, Jonathan said several hospitality and tourism projects he began before becoming Vice President in…
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Eno grants autonomy to AKADEP, orders immediate facility renovation
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has directed that the Akwa Ibom State Agricultural Development Programme (AKADEP), formerly an agency under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, now become an autonomous agency, under the supervision of the State Government Secretary’s office. Eno disclosed this while conducting an impromptu inspection of facilities at the AKADEP…
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Borno is Nigeria’s most resilient state — Minister Idris
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described Borno State as Nigeria’s most resilient state, noting that its people have mastered the art of overcoming adversity. Idris stated this on Wednesday in Maiduguri during a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Umar Isa Kadafur, as part of activities marking the meeting of the APC…
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Gov. Fubara appoints Benibo Anabraba as new SSG
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government. Dr Honour Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday. According to the statement, the new SSG, a former Minority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly will be sworn…
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Renowned Clergyman, Uma Ukpai dies at 80
A renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed on to glory at the age of 80. The announcement was made on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, confirming that the revered preacher died on October 6, 2025. In the statement titled “With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate…
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Kwara governor presents N80m to families of forest guards killed by kidnappers
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the weekend, presented cheques worth N80 million to the families of forest guards and vigilantes who recently lost their lives during encounters with kidnappers in Babanla, Oke Ode, and Eleyin, in Ifelodun and Isin Local Government Areas of the state. The governor also approved N100 million in support for…
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Speaker Abbas hails former Vice President Sambo on turbaning as Sardaunan Zazzau
By Kunle Sanni – Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has congratulated former Vice President, Alhaji Namadi Sambo, on his turbaning as the Sardaunan Zazzau, describing the honour as both prestigious and well deserved. The ceremony, which took place on Saturday at the Emir’s Palace in Zaria, was performed by His Royal Highness, the…
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Governors’ backing vital for constitution review success — Deputy Speaker Kalu
— as Enugu Governor Mbah commends lawmakers’ efforts By Kunle Sanni – Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, has underscored the critical role of governors and state legislatures in ensuring the success of Nigeria’s ongoing constitution review process. Kalu, who also chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review, made the remarks during…
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