Category: News
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SOUTHEAST UNVEILS 25-YEAR DEVELOPMENT BLUEPRINT AS SHETTIMA LAUNCHES VISION 2050
VP Shettima pledges jobs, infrastructure, and diaspora investment for regional growth. Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday in Enugu inaugurated a 25-year development blueprint for the South-East, calling the region a key pillar of Nigeria’s economic future. As part of the plan, President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of the South East Investment Company Ltd, designed…
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FG LAUNCHES DRIVE TO STABILISE FARM INPUT PRICES, BOOST AGRICULTURE
Farmers to benefit from cheaper inputs and modern equipment under VCDP initiative. The Federal Government is taking bold steps to reduce the cost of farm inputs and ease the burden on farmers nationwide, Agriculture Minister Sen. Abubakar Kyari said on Wednesday in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Speaking at the flag-off of the FG/IFAD Value Chain Development…
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POLICE RESCUE TWO KIDNAP VICTIMS, ARREST SUSPECT IN NASARAWA
Swift police action saves lives and sends a strong warning to kidnappers. The Nasarawa State Police have rescued two kidnap victims and detained a suspect in separate operations, boosting the fight against violent crime in the state. SP Ramhan Nansel, the Command’s PPRO, said one victim, David O., was abducted from a commercial motorcycle ride…
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NIGERIA’S STOCK MARKET HITS HISTORIC N1.37TRN SINGLE-DAY GAIN
Investors smile as blue-chip stocks and strong earnings reports push the market to record-breaking highs. The Nigerian equities market on Wednesday surged, adding N1.37 trillion to investors’ wealth in a single day — a historic one-day gain. The All-Share Index jumped 2,128.61 points (1.28%), closing at 168,030.18, while market capitalisation rose from N106.494 trillion to…
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SENATE PASSES ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT, KEEPS E-TRANSMISSION OF RESULTS
Despite the noise online, the Senate says electronic transmission is here to stay — and it just passed the amended Electoral Act to prove it. The Senate on Wednesday passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, clearing a major hurdle ahead of future elections and firmly retaining electronic transmission of results. The bill was approved after…
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PROTECT EVERY CHILD’S FUTURE: SOLUDO’S WIFE CALLS FOR FULL VACCINATION COVERAGE IN ANAMBRA
No child should suffer from diseases we can prevent — that was the clear message as Anambra rolled out its Measles–Rubella vaccination drive. The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged parents and caregivers to see immunisation as a right, not a choice, stressing that vaccination is key to giving every…
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₦4.7BN DRUG BUST: CUSTOMS HANDS MASSIVE CANNABIS SEIZURE TO NDLEA IN LAGOS
Another major blow to drug traffickers as Customs intercepts a container packed with cannabis — and even a pistol — at Tincan Island Port. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at Tincan Island Command has handed over a massive haul of 2,366 packs of cannabis indica worth more than ₦4.7 billion to the NDLEA, following a…
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FCT @50: ABUJA’S GOLDEN JUBILEE TO COINCIDE WITH TINUBU’S 3RD ANNIVERSARY — WIKE
Abuja turns 50 in style as FCTA plans a big celebration alongside President Tinubu’s third year in office. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is set to roll out a golden jubilee celebration for Abuja at 50, timed to coincide with President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary in office, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced. Speaking…
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KAIAMA ATTACK: TINUBU DEPLOYS ARMY BATTALION, VOWS TO HUNT DOWN TERRORISTS
President orders Operation Savannah Shield after deadly assault on Kwara community, says killers won’t escape justice. President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a deadly terrorist attack on Worro community. The battalion will lead Operation Savannah Shield, aimed at flushing out…
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TINUBU DEFAMATION CASE: COURT THROWS OUT SOWORE’S DOCUMENTS
Judge says evidence can’t come through a witness who knows nothing about it, as DSS trial takes a dramatic turn. The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected documents tendered by Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, in his ongoing trial over alleged defamatory remarks against President Bola Tinubu. Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that the…
