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FG unveils smart highway plan with CCTV, solar lights

The Federal Government has approved a N150bn extension of the Bodo-Bonny Road project in Rivers State, as part of a broader push to deliver what it describes as smart, durable, and economically impactful infrastructure. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed that the project, to be executed under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement, has received presidential approval and will be presented to the Federal Executive Council for ratification. According to the minister, the extension will utilise reinforced concrete technology designed to […]

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2027 Election: ADC, PDP Await Crucial Supreme Court Verdict Today

The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to deliver a crucial judgment today on the leadership crises rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a decision widely seen as pivotal to the configuration of opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The rulings, scheduled for 2 p.m., follow the conclusion of hearings on April 22 by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba. The cases—marked SC/CV/180/2026 (ADC) and SC/CV/166/2026 (PDP)—stem from appeals challenging […]

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I won’t be forced out’, Tinubu insists insecurity won’t end his presidency.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that he will seek a second term in office, insisting that rising insecurity in parts of the country will not force him out of power. He made this known while receiving Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang alongside other stakeholders from Plateau State, during a meeting that also addressed the security situation and national concerns. The President expressed concern over what he described as attempts by some individuals to use the country’s security challenges against his administration. […]

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Dangote Refinery hikes petrol price.

The Dangote Refinery has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) by N75 per litre, reflecting ongoing shifts in global oil market dynamics. The new adjustment raises the ex-depot price from N1,200 to N1,275 per litre. In a similar move, coastal prices have also been revised upward, now standing at N1,215 per litre. This latest price review comes amid rising crude oil prices on the international market. Brent crude is currently trading at about $115 per barrel, while […]

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BREAKING: Governor Seyi Makinde makes a powerful call to the Muslim Ummah!

Governor Seyi Makinde has called on the Muslim community across Oyo State to begin seeking divine guidance ahead of the state’s next political transition. The governor made this appeal on Wednesday while addressing intending pilgrims at the Olodo Hajj Camp, as they prepared to embark on their spiritual journey to Mecca for the 2026 Hajj exercise. In his remarks, Makinde urged the Muslim Ummah to use the sacred opportunity of the pilgrimage period to pray fervently for the state, particularly […]

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NDLEA seizes N16.9bn tramadol, codeine in Lagos.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered three illegal drug warehouses concealed within a residential estate in the Okota area of Lagos State, leading to the seizure of narcotics valued at approximately ₦16.9 billion. The intelligence-driven operation resulted in the recovery of a massive quantity of illicit substances, including about 2,360,000 pills of high-potency tramadol (225mg) and 1,909,400 bottles of codeine syrup. The drugs were discovered in multiple locations within the estate, where they had been […]

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CBN’s proposed N1,500 ATM card issuance fee sparks backlash from Nigerians, financial experts.

Economists, financial analysts, and bank customers have expressed mixed reactions to a proposed increase in the cost of obtaining Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards in Nigeria, which would rise from ₦1,000 to ₦1,500 under a new draft regulatory framework being considered by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The proposal is part of a broader review of banking charges affecting financial institutions, which also includes changes such as adjustments to card-related fees and the removal of certain maintenance charges on […]

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Corpers lament water, power scarcity in Oyo camp.

Some corps members undergoing the mandatory three-week National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation exercise in Oyo State have raised concerns over poor living conditions at the camp located in Iseyin. The corps members complained about irregular electricity supply and difficulty accessing water, saying the situation has made daily activities at the camp challenging since the commencement of the programme. According to them, power supply has been inconsistent, affecting water pumping and other basic needs. Some of the participants also alleged […]

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EFCC boss laments diversion of varsities’ students’ fees, others.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns over financial misconduct in Nigerian universities, including the diversion of students’ fees and other forms of corruption that weaken the integrity of the education system. He made this known during a conference in Kano, where he revealed that investigations have uncovered cases of inflated contracts, ghost workers, and mismanagement of students’ funds across several tertiary institutions in the country. According to him, universities handle significant […]

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