Category: News
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ENUGU BOOSTS SOCIAL SUPPORT WITH LAUNCH OF NG-CARES 2.0
In Enugu, social support is no longer a promise it’s already reaching hundreds of thousands, and now it’s getting a bigger upgrade. The Enugu State Government has unveiled NG-CARES 2.0, expanding its social support drive after reaching over 500,000 people and more than 10,000 businesses since 2022 under the EN-CARES programme. Commissioner for Budget and…
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OKPEBHOLO KICKS OFF EDO ‘BACK-TO-FARM’ DRIVE, EQUIPS FARMERS FOR 2026 SEASON
In Edo, farming just got a serious upgrade — and farmers are heading back to the land with tools, support, and a fresh push for food security. Governor Monday Okpebholo has officially launched the second phase of Edo’s “Back to Farm” initiative, rolling out a fresh batch of agricultural inputs to farmers across the state.…
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FRSC BLOCKS 858 TRUCKS, RECORDS ZERO CRASHES ON ABUJA CORRIDOR
Sometimes less traffic means more safety — and in Abuja, that formula is now delivering zero crashes. The Federal Road Safety Corps says its tough enforcement at the Kugbo outbound corridor in Abuja is paying off, with a rare win: zero crashes involving articulated vehicles. Since launching “Operation Safe Kugbo” on March 18, the agency…
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POLICE PROBE LAGOS OFFICERS OVER VIRAL MISCONDUCT VIDEO
One viral video, millions of eyes — and now, an official police investigation is in motion. The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by officers from the Satellite Town Division in Lagos after a video of the incident went viral online. Force Public Relations Officer Aliyu Giwa confirmed the probe via…
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ZULUM DEFENDS JILLI AIRSTRIKE, WARNS AGAINST AIDING INSURGENTS
In Borno’s fight against insurgency, the message is clear: no safe havens — and no sympathy for collaborators. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has defended the recent airstrike on Jilli community, insisting it targeted a known insurgent hub — not innocent civilians. The operation, carried out by troops under Operation Hadin Kai, hit what security…
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PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES DEMAND TETFUND ACCESS, CALL FOR LAW SHAKE-UP
They help fund it — but can’t access it. Now, private universities are pushing back. Private universities in Nigeria are turning up the pressure for access to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, calling their exclusion unfair and overdue for change. Leading the charge is Lateef Folorunsho Oladimeji, Vice-Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, who argues that private…
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GUNMEN KILL IMO MONARCH, SET VICTIMS ABLAZE IN SHOCKING ATTACK
Another brutal night in Imo — a royal figure and others killed, leaving a community shaken and demanding answers. Fear and tension have taken over parts of Imo State after gunmen killed a traditional ruler, Paulinus Ekwueme, along with five others in a gruesome roadside attack. The incident happened in Ohaji/Egbema area, where the attackers…
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FROM RESERVES TO CLASSROOMS: OYO PUSHES FOREST CONSERVATION TO COMMUNITIES
Saving forests in Oyo now starts in schools, homes, and neighborhoods not just protected reserves. Oyo State is rethinking forest conservation. With urban expansion, illegal logging, and farming pressuring reserves, experts say the fight to save forests must extend beyond official parks into classrooms, farms, and local communities. At this year’s International Day of Forests…
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STAKEHOLDERS PUSH INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS IN NIGERIA
Communities demand a voice—new EIA framework aims to end exclusion and promote environmental justice. Environmental stakeholders have unveiled a new initiative to make Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) more inclusive in Nigeria. The framework, discussed at the Inclusive Environment Nigeria Workshop in Lagos, seeks to tackle decades of community exclusion and environmental injustice in development projects.…
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IYABO OJO’S ‘THE RETURN OF ARINZO’ SMASHES EASTER BOX OFFICE WITH N104.8M
Nollywood fans turn out in droves—‘The Return of Arinzo’ delivers record-breaking Easter weekend! Iyabo Ojo’s much-anticipated movie, The Return of Arinzo, raked in N104.8 million during its opening weekend, making it the biggest Easter opening ever at the Nigerian box office. The FilmOne Entertainment-distributed movie also claimed the crown as the highest-grossing sequel and the…
