Category: News
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NEMA DEPLOYS TECH TEAM TO LAGOS ISLAND FIRE SITE
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) deployed a high-powered technical team from Abuja to the Great Nigeria Insurance House fire on Lagos Island Wednesday, bolstering multi-agency response at the 22-storey building. NEMA DG Mrs Zubaida Umar approved the move to enhance coordination and rescue/recovery. Led by Director of Search and Rescue Air Commodore Usman Bature,…
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NDLEA KANO BAGS 1,389 ARRESTS, 7,773KG DRUGS SEIZED IN 2025
Drug lords reeling: NDLEA Kano nabbed 1,389 suspects (1,346 men, 43 women) and confiscated 7,773kg of cannabis, cocaine, heroin, meth, and psychotropics last year huge dent in trafficking networks. State Commander Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal revealed Thursday via PRO Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari: 141 convictions (four dealers got 33 years total; house forfeited, two more pending); 133 cases ongoing.…
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NEW YEAR: FINTIRI URGES LOVE, FORGIVENESS FOR PEACEFUL 2026
Start the year right: Adamawa Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri wants Nigerians embracing forgiveness, love, reconciliation, and God-service to make 2026 “peaceful and less challenging.” His Chief Press Sec Humwashi Wonosikou shared the Thursday Yola message: “Reflect on 2025 blessings, thank God we’ve got this with unity.” Fintiri thanked locals for 6.5 years of support, vowing ongoing…
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CATHOLIC BISHOP TO NIGERIANS: LEARN NEW SKILLS, HUSTLE HARD IN 2026
New Year reset: Enugu’s Catholic Bishop Callistus Onaga wants Nigerians ditching complacency for skill-building and grind mode to thrive amid challenges. Delivering the crossover sermon Thursday at Holy Ghost Cathedral, he preached vision: “Enter 2026 knowing your goals lean on God, work harder, learn new skills to level up.” Reflecting on 2025, Onaga saw silver…
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BENUE GOV SIGNS N695BN 2026 BUDGET – RURAL REVIVAL AHEAD
Benue’s food basket gets a massive refill: Gov. Hyacinth Alia inked the N695 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill Wednesday, up N89.5bn from his N605.51bn proposal, tagging it “Budget of Rural Development, Livelihood Support & Sustainability.” Chief Press Sec Tersoo Kula confirmed the quick Assembly passage and assent. “Rooted in our realities, this flips rural neglect—decades overdue…
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MILITARY BACKS U.S. STRIKE SUCCESS IN SOKOTO, WARNS: DON’T HARBOR TERRORISTS
Bombs away and on target: Defence HQ doubles down on the U.S.-led Sokoto airstrike’s effectiveness, urging locals to report—not shelter—fleeing terrorists amid ongoing damage checks. Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, Defence Media Operations Director, briefed Abuja journalists Wednesday on 2025 ops. “Intelligence confirmed terrorists in the zone pre-strike; full battle assessment drops soon—stick to Presidency/Foreign Affairs statements…
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LAGOS POLICE LAUNCHES 24/7 PATROLS ON NEW COASTAL ROAD
Traffic hell to smooth sail: Lagos cops just rolled out massive security on the hot new Coastal Road, fixing one-way chaos and crashes with non-stop patrols. CP Olohundare Jimoh announced it Wednesday during a Victoria Island “Show of Force.” Over 30 six-man armed teams plus 20 tactical squads now blanket the route—opened to slash Lekki…
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PETER OBI LEADS MASS DEFECTION TO ADC – OPPOSITION REBORN?
Game-changer alert: Peter Obi and a Southeast political powerhouse squad just ditched Labour Party for ADC at an explosive Enugu rally, vowing to “rescue Nigeria” from APC’s grip. The 2023 LP presidential flagbearer, joined by ex-PDP chair Okwesilieze Nwodo, ex-Deputy Speaker Emeka Ihedioha, Senators Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, Enyinnaya Abaribe, and heavyweights like ex-Senate President…
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BAUCHI GOV SIGNS N877BN 2026 BUDGET OF CONSOLIDATION
New year, big bucks: Gov. Bala Mohammed inked the N877 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill Wednesday, trimming a slight N1bn from his original N878bn proposal for “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability.” Mohammed praised lawmakers for their swift, thorough scrutiny after his Nov. 27 presentation. “The House fulfilled their promise of timely, objective review—activating implementation from Jan.…
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SWEET POTATO PRICES PLUMMET 100% IN BAUCHI MARKET GLUT
From feast to famine for farmers: Sweet potatoes crashing over 100% at Bauchi’s Wunti Market—medium bags now N5,000 (down from N15,000), baskets N500 (from N2,000)—thanks to bumper supplies and weak demand. NAN checks revealed poor patronage amid cereal/perishable price drops this harvest. Grocer Malam Baba Ahmed at Wuntin Dada blamed ample food alternatives: “Last season…
