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Dismissed policemen lament non-reinstatement despite court order.

Five police officers from Akwa Ibom State, who were dismissed from service in 2007, have appealed to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Senator Aniekan Bassey, and other members of the National Assembly from the state to intervene in their prolonged battle for reinstatement. The former officers are also asking for the payment of salary arrears, allowances, and other entitlements dating back to 2007. The affected officers — Sunday Okon, Anthony Ebong, Joseph Ede, Victor Ibe, and Uduak Sampson — were recruited […]

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Styrofoam ban in Lagos, Oyo puts Ogun on edge.

As concerns over environmental pollution continue to grow across Nigeria, Ogun State appears to be caught in the middle of a widening crackdown on styrofoam and single-use plastics. Several states have already begun taking decisive steps to reduce the use of materials widely blamed for blocked drainage systems, flooding, land pollution, and health risks. Lagos State was among the first to take a bold stand when it announced a ban on disposable styrofoam food packs in January 2024. The move […]

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EFCC arrests Abuja-based house agent over N288m property fraud.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an Abuja-based house agent, Hajia Adama Adamu, over an alleged property fraud involving N288 million. The suspect was reportedly apprehended by operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate following a petition filed by a complainant. According to details made available by the anti-graft agency, Adamu allegedly collected the sum of N288 million from Alhaji Tanko Yawale under the guise of facilitating the purchase of a property located at House 31, Haile Selassie Street, […]

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Oyo First Lady Celebrates Easter with Orphans, Vulnerable Children, Distributes Food Items, Cash.

The wife of the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Tamunominini Makinde, has celebrated the Easter season with orphans and vulnerable children across the state, distributing food items and cash support to ease the impact of the current economic hardship. Speaking during the outreach on Tuesday, the First Lady, who was represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Ajibike Lawal, said the gesture was meant to show love, care and solidarity with children in need, while reaffirming the state […]

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Atiku Slams Tinubu, Senate Over Approval of $6bn External Loan Request.

  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Presidency and the National Assembly over the rapid approval of a fresh $6 billion external loan request, describing the development as troubling and dangerous for Nigeria’s fiscal future. Atiku, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressed concern over reports that the Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s loan request in less than four hours, raising questions about the level of scrutiny given to the proposal. According to him, the speed […]

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Power Minister Adelabu Debunks Resignation Rumors Amid 2027 Election Deadline

Despite mounting political rumors, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has officially debunked claims of his resignation. His media team labeled the reports as deceptive, even as the federal government’s deadline for politically ambitious appointees to step down looms. Official Denial and Clarification Through his Special Assistant on Media, Bolaji Tunji, the minister dismissed the circulating news as "fake." To underscore this, Tunji distributed images of the alleged resignation letter marked with a "fake news" stamp. The ministry maintains that […]

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Adelabu Steps Down from Power Ministry to Focus on Oyo Gubernatorial Race

Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has officially resigned from his cabinet position to concentrate on his 2027 bid for the governorship of Oyo State. In a formal correspondence sent to President Bola Tinubu on March 26, Adelabu explained that stepping away from his ministerial duties would provide him the necessary time and resources to pursue his political ambitions in his home state. Key Details of the Departure Deadline Compliance: The resignation aligns with a federal mandate requiring all political […]

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Benue declares one-week Easter holiday for workers.

  The Benue State Government has declared a one-week Easter holiday for public and civil servants across the state. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary (General Services), Godwin Tyolumun Tighil, on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Deborah Aber. According to the statement, workers are to begin the holiday from Tuesday, March 31, 2026, and are expected to resume work on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The state government explained that […]

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BREAKING: Senate approves Tinubu’s $6bn loan request.

  The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure external loans totaling $6 billion. The approval came just hours after the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read the President’s letters seeking the authorization during plenary. Following the presentation, the Senate considered a report from the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wamakko, before granting approval. The loans were requested in two separate letters. In the first, President Tinubu sought approval to establish a […]

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