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607 Beggars, Mentally Challenged Persons Removed From Abuja Streets

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has removed 607 people from the streets of Abuja between July 2025 and today, including beggars and people with mental health conditions. Ms. Ukachi Adebayo, enforcement officer of the FCTA's Social Services Secretariat, announced this at a press conference in Abuja on Monday. She explained that the operation was carried out by the Abuja Cleanup Operation team as part of ongoing efforts to combat street begging and related social problems. She specified that of […]

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Africa Magic Opens Entries for 12th AMVCA

Africa Magic, organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), has officially opened submissions for the 12th edition of the prestigious continental film and television awards. The entry window opened on Sunday, January 11, 2026, and will close on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Filmmakers and content creators from across Africa have been invited to submit their works for consideration. The AMVCA is MultiChoice’s flagship initiative aimed at recognising and rewarding outstanding African storytelling across film and television. Over the […]

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Rivers Assembly Insists on Continuing Impeachment of Governor Fubara Amid Political Crisis

The members of the Rivers State Legislature reaffirmed their commitment to initiating impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. They described this as the only realistic solution to the political crisis in the state. The lawmakers made this statement at a press conference on Friday, after the Legislature session was postponed as scheduled on Thursday. In their addresses to the media, the lawmakers emphasized that the impeachment proceedings are constitutional and fall within their jurisdiction. […]

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Edo Governor Sacks New Edo Line MD, Appoints Acting CEO

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the immediate dismissal of Ms. Tinyan Otuomagie as CEO of New Edo Line Transport Services Limited. This decision was announced in a statement issued by the State Minister of Transport, Uwuilekhue Saturday Idehen, in Benin City on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Following the dismissal, the Governor appointed Mr. Smart Aigbodion, the Maintenance Director, as the acting CEO of the public transport company until a new CEO is appointed. Governor Okpebholo also ordered the […]

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BSUTH Engages Retired, Young Midwives to Restore Labour Ward Services

The administration of Benue State University Hospital (BSUTH) in Makurdi has approved the immediate hiring of retired midwives and qualified assistant midwives to restore regular maternity services. This measure affects the hospital's main complex, the BSUTH annex, and the Muhammadu Buhari Mother and Child Hospital, which have recently struggled to maintain continuity of births and obstetric care due to staff shortages. In a statement, spokesperson Tsenenghul Moses said the hospital announced that this emergency measure involves hiring ten retired midwives, […]

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Atiku Reacts as Son Defects to APC, Says Choice Is Personal

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to his son Abba Abubakar's joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling it a personal decision with no consequences for him. Atiku posted this statement Thursday evening on his verified X account (formerly Twitter). Abba Abubakar had announced his support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027 during a visit to Senate Vice President Barau Jibrin at the National Assembly. Atiku responded by stating that individual political decisions are normal in a democratic […]

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FG Defends N152tn Debt, Blames Rise on FX Revaluation, Transparency

The Nigerian federal government is defending the increase in public debt, now estimated at around 152 trillion naira, emphasizing that this rise is primarily due to greater transparency and exchange rate adjustments, not reckless borrowing. Presenting the Nigerian Economic Summit Group's (NESG) 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook in Lagos, Coordinating Minister for Economic and Financial Affairs Wale Edun stated that the Tinubu government has prioritized transparency and fiscal discipline in the accounting of government liabilities. According to Edun, Nigeria's total debt amounts […]

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Davido Denies Paternity Claim, Says Five DNA Tests Were Negative

Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has denied claims that he is the biological father of a teenage girl identified as Anu, who recently requested a DNA test to establish her identity. In a series of posts on social media, the singer rejected the allegation and accused Anu’s mother of misleading her daughter. Davido said he has already undergone multiple DNA tests in the past, all of which returned negative results. “I’ve taken five DNA tests, all […]

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Alaafin Denies Consultation as Makinde Inaugurates Ladoja as Obas Council Chairman

The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, re-established the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs on Thursday after a 15-year break in continuity. The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, was appointed the council's first chairman. The inauguration took place at the House of Chiefs in the Parliament Building of the Secretariat in Ibadan. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was notably absent. During the event, Governor Makinde announced that the chairmanship of the council will rotate among […]

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