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OSSAP-SDGs says its documents or offices were not affected by the inferno that gutted parts of the Federal Secretariat, Abuja on Saturday

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OSSAP-SDGs: Our offices, documents not affected by Federal Secretariat Inferno

While expressing the gratitude of the management of OSSAP-SDGs to the public for their concerns over the unfortunate incident, the…
NDDC pledges to provide communities in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State with more impactful development projects.

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NDDC pledges more development projects for Abia communities

The representative of Abia State on the Board of the NDDC, Chief Eruba Dimgba made the pledge during a grand…
Pastor Kingsley Anosike, three other persons who were kidnapped during night vigil in Rivers Church regain freedom after five days

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Just In: Police officers arrested for abducting man, demanding N1m ransom in Rivers

The mother of the kidnap victim also confirmed that the rogue Rivers police Command men who abducted his son were…
DSS) reacts to series of allegations levied against its Director-General, Yusuf Bichi by one Jackson Ude on his X (Twitter) handle.

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DSS reacts to alleged looting of palliative fund, others by its boss Yusuf Bichi

DSS therefore, urged the public to disregard the falsehood being peddled by Ude, whom he described as an known fake…
Nigeria govt. shuts Federal Secretariat, Abuja

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Explosion, fire at Federal Secretariat: Office of Tinubu’s aide affected

The fire was triggered by an explosion from the Electrical Utility Room on the 3rd Floor of Block C being…
President Bola Tinubu says his administration has embarked to make Nigeria the pioneering frontier of green manufacturing, industrialisation

Business

Tinubu: Efforts ongoing to position Nigeria as frontier in green manufacturing

By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu said his administration has embarked on efforts to position Nigeria and Africa as the…
River Government signs agreements with two companies for building of 20,000 housing Units and a new auto spare parts market

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Rivers govt signs agreement for delivery of 20000 housing units, spare parts market

For the development of RIV/TAF City Housing Project on 1,000 hectares of land for 20,000 housing units, Rivers Attorney General…
Rep Victor Abang says President Tinubu will implement the 2024 budget after its passage to fulfil his promise of renewed hope to Nigerians.

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Tinubu’s 2024 budget very realistic, implementable – Rep Abang

President Tinubu last Wednesday presented the 2024 Appropriation Bill (Budget Proposal) of 27.5 trillion naira to the joint session of…
The Federal Government has promised swift and decisive action to bring perpetrators of the heinous killings of worshippers in a mosque in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State to justice.

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Tinubu’s 2024 Budget reflects deep understanding of Nigeria’s challenges – Idris

Idris said the comprehensive 2024 fiscal plan presented by President Tinubu reflects a deep understanding of the challenges facing the…
There is unease among the bosses of REMASAB and KAROTA following disapproval of performance of the two Kano agencies by Governor Abba Yusuf

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Kano governor flags off payment of N6bn gratuity, death benefits

No fewer than 6, 000 pensioners benefitted from the first phase of the settlement programme, which Governor Yusuf said will…
FRSC says 13 people died when a bus with 11 people on board collided with a Golf car with 5 people on Kaduna -Abuja expressway on Friday

Metro

Nine night travellers burnt in Oyo auto crash – FRSC

Oyo FRSC Sector Commander, Joshua Adekanye said the accident which occurred on Saturday involved a trailer and a truck at…
Three Oyo traditional rulers die on their way to a funeral of a colleague's relation when their vehicle rammed into a truck at Ogbomoso town.

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‘How 3 Oyo traditional rulers died in road crash on way to funeral’

An eyewitness, Mr Samuel Oloruntoba said the deceased the traditional rulers were of Odogbo, Bowula, and Ayetoro communities in Orire…
Pastor Kingsley Anosike, three other persons who were kidnapped during night vigil in Rivers Church regain freedom after five days

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Torture: Court orders police to pay Rivers traders Victor Ogbonna N3bn

The Court, presided by Justice Stephen Daylop-Pam, gave the order in its ruling on a fundamental human rights suit filed…
President Tinubu pours encomiums on elder statesman and founding member of Arewa Consultative Forum Tanko Yakasai in 98th birthday message

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Tinubu can’t satisfy all Nigerians – Yakasai

In a statement he personally signed and made available to our correspondent on Saturday, Yakasai insisted that President Tinubu is…
Rep Alhassan Ado Doguwa dismisses claim that President Tinubu presented empty budget box during his appearance before the National Assembly

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Claim that Tinubu presented ’empty budget box’ to lawmakers baseless, mischievous – Doguwa

Doguwa, who is the chairman of the Northern Caucus of House of Representatives members added that, "what people don't know…
Nigerian Catholic Bishops on Thursday expressed strong opposition to the recent directive by Pope Francis that priests should bless same -sex marriage.

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African Catholic Bishops, Archbishops affirm opposition to coups

The Association of Bishops and Archbishops in Africa said it was against coup d’etat because the Catholic Church’s teachings reject…
Nigerian govt unveils National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan for 2023-2027 (NSP 2023-2027) and the Sustainability and Country Ownership HIV Response

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Nigeria unveils National HIV/AIDS strategic plan

The documents show the Nigerian government’s commitment towards ending the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic by 2030.
INEC

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Reps threaten NCAA management with sack for ‘hiding’ IGR

Faleke accused the NCAA management of depriving the nation of its financial responsibility by hiding the amount of revenue it…
Senate

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Senate urges FG to stop statutory allocations of LGAs under unelected officials

The Senate passed the resolution after the lawmakers adopted a motion on “Urgent need to halt the erosion of democracy;…
Prince Kassim Afegbua faults comments of AGF Lateef Fagbemi on the suspension of the chairpersons of 18 Edo Local Government Areas

Politics

Babangida’s ex-spokesman, Kassim Afegbua joins Edo governorship race

Afegbua who want to run on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), assured that he would “seamlessly reposition…
Kogi Commissioner of Police, Mr Bethrand Onuoha speaks on gunmen attack on residence of Gabriel Longpet, INEC REC in early Friday morning

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‘How Police resisted gunmen who attacked Kogi INEC’s REC residence’

The police chief revealed that the gunmen attacked the residence of Longpet around 3.00 a.m. early Friday morning.
Alausa

Health

Nigeria making progress towards ending HIV/AIDS by 2030 – Minister

Speaking on the theme of the 2023 commemoration, which is “Let Communities Lead,” Alausa listed some of the achievements of…
VP Kashim Shettima commends Chukwuma Soludo strides in Anambra, pledges FG's support for the state to tackle erosion its ecological challenges

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Shettima pledges FG’s support for Anambra on ecological challenges, industrial growth

The Vice President also noted that Anambra state has emerged as a critical pillar in Nigeria’s economic future.
Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara harps on the need for peace in the state to enable his administration achieve its development aspirations

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“We’re in difficult period, but just be peaceful,” Fubara urges Rivers people

He urged the Kalabari people to continue to live in peace even after the burial of their late king, adding…
Traditional rulers and participants at the dissemination of baseline survey findings in Nassarawa and Kano Municipal Local Government Areas, tagged: "Inclusive Action for Adolescent Girls Education in Kano state (I-AGE), organized by the Adolescent Health and Information Project (AHIP).

Education

Qualifying exams militating against girl education in Kano – Traditional leader

Alhaji Mua'azu maintained that qualifying examinations are the major factor militating against girls' education in Kano state.
Taiwo Oyekanmi, the Director of Finance and Administration in the Ogun Governor’s Office who was shot dead at Abeokuta has been laid to rest.

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Slain Ogun Director of Finance buried, Governor declares 1-week mourning

Oyekanmi was shot dead on official duty by armed robbers who attacked him on the Kuto flyover in Abeokuta on…
ICPC Secures 24-Year Jail Term for Dismissed NECO Staff Over Certificate Forgery*

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Sarkin Fulani, 2 others bag life jail for kidnapping in Kwara

After listening to the convicts’ allocutus, the judge said: “By Section 15 of the state Anti Kidnapping Law, the court…
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, dismisses report that he was involved in a physical fight with Senate President Godswill Akpabio

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Senate Leader Bamidele faults 2024 Budget

The Ekiti lawmaker also noted that the total fiscal operations of the Federal Government would result in N9.8 trillion deficit,…
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State sworn in for second term

Politics

Bayelsa gov. election: Suit seeking to disqualify Diri stalled

The suit was filed less than nine days before the Nov. 11 governorship election by a Bayelsan woman, Blessing Clement…
German court sentences Bai L. a guard of Gambian President Yahya Jammeh to life in prison for murder and attempted murder

World News

Guard of ex-Gambian president Yahya Jammeh gets life in jail for murder

The Celle court convicted him for his role in the murders of at least three of Jammeh’s opponents, including journalist…
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