A Nigerian civil society group, Concerned Citizens of Nigeria (CCN), has raised strong objections against Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, by petitioning the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) governments to impose a travel ban on him. The organisation accused the governor of failing to end terrorism and persistent banditry in Zamfara, despite […]
The Jigawa State Executive Council, led by His Excellency Malam Umar A. Namadi, FCA, has officially approved a supplementary budget worth ₦85 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. This major decision was revealed by the State Commissioner of Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Hon. Sagir Musa Ahmad, during a media briefing after the council meeting […]
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The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has officially deposed Ntufam Linus Effiong Oben Tabi from his role as the village head of Mbot Akpa and Ekinta Clan, located in Akamkpa Local Government Area. According to the governor’s Special Adviser on Chieftaincy Affairs, Otuekong Francis Edet, the decision was taken after a thorough […]
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The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s ongoing campaign against the spread of small arms and light weapons in Nigeria. Governor Alex Otti emphasized this position while hosting a delegation led by Captain Chris Anusiem, the newly appointed South East Zonal Director of the National Centre for the Control […]
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The Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) has issued a strong appeal to the Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, demanding the immediate withdrawal of a controversial policy that requires preachers to present their sermons to the government for approval before public delivery. In a detailed statement signed by the Convener, James Paul Adama, the CCYF […]
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The outgoing Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has urged the people of the state to put unity and peace above personal ambition, stressing that no political ambition or electoral triumph is worth the blood of any Rivers citizen. Ibas made this passionate call on Sunday during an interdenominational thanksgiving service held at the […]
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The Ondo State Government has officially suspended three senior officials for their alleged role in a recruitment fraud linked to the recent employment exercise for teachers in the state. The suspended officers include two directors and a deputy director, who were removed from duty following the directive of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, pending the outcome of […]
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Former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria and 2023 presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, has revealed that the inability of opposition candidates to form a united front in the 2023 general election gave President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the needed advantage to secure victory. According to him, the disunity […]
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The Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Olufemi Gbajabiamila, alongside ex-Senate President Ken Nnamani and former Speaker Yakubu Dogara, joined several other southern lawmakers in Ogun State for the 2025 Southern Legislators’ Summit. The summit, organized by Gbajabiamila, carried the theme “National Unity: Bedrock of […]
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Political leaders and key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State have restated their strong support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji for second terms in office. The gathering, held at the country home of the late General Adeyinka Adebayo in Iyin-Ekiti on Friday, emphasized the […]
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The Imo State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Professor James Okoroma, has strongly accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating the recent violent attack on the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. Speaking in an interview with Arise News on Thursday, Okoroma claimed that the incident was not a random […]
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Nobel Laureate and globally celebrated writer, Wole Soyinka, has shared a shocking personal experience of being kidnapped and robbed in Bucharest, Romania. The revered playwright had traveled to Romania for the Sibiu International Theatre Festival, one of the world’s most prominent performing arts gatherings, where he was to be specially honoured for his immense contribution […]
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The Lagos State Government has once again reaffirmed its strong determination to eliminate malaria, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu pledging that the fight against the disease will continue until it is completely eradicated. Speaking during the Mid-Term Review of the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination in Lagos State, held at Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, the governor emphasized […]
