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NAF conducts precision airstrikes, eliminates terrorists in Yobe, Borno states
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully neutralised more than 25 terrorists in a coordinated night air operation conducted in Bula, Yobe State, and the Banki axis of Borno State. This was disclosed in an official statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet. According to the statement, the…
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Akwa Ibom concludes Electricity Summit, unveils power sector reforms
The Akwa Ibom State Government has concluded its two-day Electricity Summit with the announcement of major reforms aimed at transforming the state’s electricity landscape. Held at Four Points by Sheraton, Ikot Ekpene, the summit ended with Governor Umo Eno unveiling plans to establish the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC) and the Akwa Ibom State Electrification Agency (AISEA). Governor…
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Fubara confirms reconciliation with Wike, pledges to work with Rivers Assembly
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has confirmed that he and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have resolved their political differences — a development he described as a major step toward lasting peace in the state. In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fubara disclosed that the six-month emergency rule imposed by President Bola Tinubu had been…
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PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu, top politicians attend Yari’s son’s wedding in Kaduna
President Bola Tinubu, alongside governors, lawmakers, and other political leaders, attended the special Juma’at prayer and wedding ceremony of Nasirudeen Yari, son of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, and his bride, Safiyya Shehu Idris, held at the Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna on Friday, September 19, 2025.
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Crowd welcomes Fubara back to Rivers after 6-month hiatus
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday returned to Port Harcourt to resume official duties, more than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu lifted the six-month state of emergency imposed on the state. Fubara’s flight touched down at the Port Harcourt International Airport at about 12:19 p.m., where a large crowd of supporters had gathered at the VIP wing to…
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Tinubu arrives Kaduna for Senator Yari’s son’s wedding
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Friday arrived in Kaduna State for a one-day visit. The President’s aircraft touched down in the state capital at about 1 p.m., ahead of his attendance at the wedding of Nasirudeen Yari, son of Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, who represents Zamfara West, and his bride, Safiyya Shehu Idris. Tinubu’s trip was announced in…
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Rivers: Wike rules out imposing commissioners on Fubara
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he will not recommend commissioners to Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as the latter resumes office following the end of a six-month emergency rule imposed by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Wike stressed that he has no candidates to suggest and would give…
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Wike issues ultimatum to FCT contractors over project reforms
By Kunle Sanni – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned contractors handling projects in Abuja to either align with the administration’s new infrastructure maintenance strategy or step aside. He declared he is fully prepared for any resistance the reforms may trigger. Speaking on Thursday at the flag-off of the construction of Arterial Road N1 from…
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NYSC temporarily relocates orientation camp to Kwara Polytechnic over insecurity
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has relocated its orientation camp in Kwara State from Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, to the Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin. The State Coordinator, Mr. Onifade Olaoluwa Joshua, confirmed the relocation on Thursday, adding that it was approved by the state government following rising insecurity in the area. He…
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Tinubu to visit Kaduna Friday for wedding of Senator Yari’s son
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to visit Kaduna State on Friday. During the trip, the President will attend the wedding ceremony of Nasirudeen Yari and Safiyya Shehu Idris. Nasirudeen is the son of Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, who represents Zamfara West. While in the state, President Tinubu will also pay a courtesy visit to Aisha Buhari, widow…
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