Category: #Governance
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KWARA ATTACK: SHETTIMA TOUCHES DOWN IN ILORIN TO MOURN, REASSURE
Vice President leads federal show of solidarity after deadly Mamuda sect attack Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday arrived in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, to commiserate with the state government and families affected by the deadly terrorist attack on Nuku and Woro communities in Kaiama LGA. The assault, blamed on the Mamuda sect, left…
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CUSTOMS, KEBBI SEAL DEAL AS FG OPENS NIGER–BENIN TRADE CORRIDOR
48-hour cargo clearance, tighter security, smoother cross-border trade Nigeria’s trade routes just got a major boost as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Kebbi State Government team up to roll out President Bola Tinubu’s approved transit corridor for goods heading to Niger Republic via Benin. The Customs boss, Bashir Adewale-Adeniyi, announced the partnership during…
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NORTHERN GOVERNORS DEMAND URGENT ACTION AFTER FRESH DEADLY ATTACKS
Forum slams killings in Kwara, Katsina and Benue, urges security forces to move fast The Northern State Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has condemned the spate of deadly attacks in Kwara, Katsina and Benue states, calling for swift and coordinated security action to stop the bloodshed. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Gombe State Governor and NSGF…
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SHETTIMA STORMS ILORIN AS FG MOVES TO CALM KAIAMA AFTER DEADLY ATTACK
VP arrives Kwara as Abuja vows justice for victims of the Woro massacre Vice President Kashim Shettima touched down in Ilorin on saturday as the Federal Government stepped in to calm tensions following the deadly attack on Woro community in Kaiama LGA of Kwara State, where over 100 residents were reportedly killed by gunmen suspected…
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MASSIVE ROAD PROJECTS TO REV UP FCT SATELLITE TOWN ECONOMY – WIKE
FCT minister says new roads will boost trade, ease traffic, and improve living standards The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has assured that ongoing major infrastructural developments in satellite towns like Karu, Bwari, Kubwa, and Apo-Karshi will significantly stimulate local economies and enhance residents’ quality of life. Speaking after inspecting road projects, Wike highlighted that roads…
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OYO GOVT SEIZES CHEMICALLY RIPENED FRUITS, WARNS PUBLIC
Health alert as authorities intercept toxic mangoes in Oyo market The Oyo State Ministry of Health has seized 12 baskets of chemically ripened mangoes at a local market in Oyo town, warning residents about the hidden dangers of artificially treated fruits. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said the fruits were prepared for sale to…
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WASTE CRISIS: WIKE GIVES CONTRACTORS 3-DAY ULTIMATUM TO CLEAR ABUJA SATELLITE TOWNS
Refuse piles no more! FCT residents demand action, and Wike delivers a hard deadline. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has ordered contractors to clear garbage across Abuja’s satellite towns within three days or face contract termination. The directive came after Wike inspected roads in Karu, Bwari, Kubwa, and the Apo–Karshi corridor on Friday, where he…
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NGSF DRAWS THE LINE: FGM MUST END
No excuses, no traditions to hide behind — Nigeria’s governors’ spouses say the time to end FGM is now. The Nigeria Governors’ Spouses’ Forum (NGSF) has renewed its push for the total eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), describing the practice as a clear violation of human rights and a serious public health and development…
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LAGOS TARGETS 10,000 DRIVERS WITH FREE HEALTH, SAFETY CHECKS
Eyes on safer roads as the state rolls out free medical screenings, eye tests and substance-abuse awareness for professional drivers. No fewer than 10,000 professional drivers in Lagos are set to benefit from a new health and safety programme aimed at boosting driver fitness and cutting road crashes. The initiative, announced by the Governor’s Special…
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ABDU RAZAQ STEPS IN: KWARA SETS UP PANEL TO SUPPORT WORO ATTACK VICTIMS
Following the deadly Woro attack, the Kwara State Government is moving to rebuild trust, assess needs and deliver targeted support to survivors. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a seven-member committee to directly engage the Woro community in Kaiama LGA, as part of efforts to provide humanitarian relief and support rebuilding after the recent attack. According…
