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INSECURITY: PLATEAU LGS ADOPT COMMUNITY POLICING MODEL

The 17 local government areas in Plateau State have agreed to establish formally registered security outfits to support conventional security agencies in tackling killings and other security challenges across the state. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ephraim Gar, disclosed this on Thursday in Jos, saying the council chairmen had adopted the security initiative in Wase Local Government Area as a model for strengthening security at the grassroots. Gar explained that Wase had trained its personnel through a […]

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DISQUIET OVER WIKE’S ALLOCATION OF UNIABUJA LAND

Concerns have emerged over the reported allocation of portions of land belonging to the University of Abuja to private developers and individuals by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The development has drawn criticism from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), civil society organisations and education stakeholders, who have raised concerns about the institution's future expansion and the alleged disregard for a subsisting court order. The University of Abuja chapter of ASUU alleged that the FCTA allocated parts of […]

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OYO GOVT UNVEILS PLAN TO BOOST ARTS, CRAFTS EXPORTS

The Oyo State Government has unveiled plans to expand the state's arts and crafts industry through investment, export promotion and strategic partnerships aimed at securing greater access to international markets. The initiative is part of efforts to harness the state's cultural heritage, tourism potential and creative economy to generate wealth, attract investors and create employment opportunities. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, disclosed this during a press briefing ahead of the Oyo State Business Forum 2026, themed […]

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LAGOS SUMMONS POWER OPERATORS OVER ERRATIC ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

The Lagos State Government has convened electricity regulators, distribution companies, resellers and suppliers to address persistent power supply challenges and develop strategies for achieving reliable, round-the-clock electricity across the state. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing ahead of the 2026 Lagos Energy Summit scheduled to hold from November 10 to 12. Ogunleye said the summit would provide an opportunity for stakeholders to examine structural challenges in the electricity sector […]

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CLUB COMES FIRST BEFORE BALLON D’OR –RAPHINHA

Barcelona captain Raphinha has reaffirmed his commitment to putting the club's interests ahead of individual awards, insisting that team success remains his top priority despite growing Ballon d’Or attention. The Brazilian forward made this known while discussing his future at the Spanish club following the signing of a contract extension that will keep him at Barcelona until 2030. Raphinha expressed happiness over the new deal, adding that he hopes to end his professional career at the club, provided his fitness […]

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Tinubu commissions project in UYO

President Bola Tinubu is set to begin a two-state visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers States on Friday, November 6, to commission projects and attend political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tinubu will first visit Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, where he is expected to commission several projects completed by Governor Umo Eno's administration. The projects include the new International Terminal Building, International Airport Hospital and Ibom Aviation Village at the Victor Attah International Airport. Others are […]

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ADC judgment threatens all opposition parties — Coalition

The Coalition for Democracy, comprising nine opposition political parties, has expressed concern over the Federal High Court judgment on the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that the development could weaken Nigeria’s democratic system ahead of the 2027 general elections. The coalition, in a statement issued on Friday and signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman, said the judgment, which reportedly affected the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the ADC and invalidated its presidential candidacy, could have far-reaching implications for […]

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Adekanmbi challenges Alli over ₦150bn Oyo IGR target

The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, to explain how he intends to increase the state's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to ₦150 billion without imposing additional taxes and levies on residents and businesses. Adekanmbi described the proposed revenue target as an attractive campaign promise that lacked supporting data, economic projections and a clear implementation plan. In a statement signed by the Co-Director […]

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Oyo denies plan to sell Agodi fish farm

The Oyo State Government has dismissed allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration plans to sell or transfer the Agodi Government Fish Farm in Ibadan to a private developer. The government described the allegation as false, insisting that there was no plan to sell, cede or transfer the facility to Baywood Estate, a private housing development located near the Agodi Government Secretariat. The governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, stated this in a […]

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