Category: News
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NIGER DEPUTY GOV CONDEMNS BANDIT ATTACK ON TWO COMMUNITIES
Authorities promise justice and stronger security after a deadly bandit raid in Niger State leaves lives lost and communities shaken. Niger Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba has condemned the bandit attack on Erena and Bagna communities in Niger State, describing the assault as barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement by his Press Secretary, Ummikhaltume Abdullahi-Kuta, Garba…
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KADUNA PAYS ₦2.85BN COMPENSATION FOR ROAD PROJECTS
Kaduna says development must not hurt citizens and backs it up with billions paid to communities affected by road construction. The Kaduna State Government has disbursed ₦2.85 billion as compensation to residents impacted by ongoing road projects across the state. The Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency, Abdullahi Baba-Ahmed, said the payments reflect…
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ABU RESEARCH INSTITUTE SETS 25,000 CHICKS TARGET
Nigeria’s poultry sector gets a boost as ABU’s research institute ramps up chick production for farmers nationwide. The National Animal Production Research Institute at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has kicked off its 2025/2026 hatching cycle with a target of producing 25,000 chicks. According to the university’s Public Affairs Director, Auwalu Umar, the exercise began on…
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CLIMATE-SMART AGRIC PLAN COULD CREATE 20,000 JOBS IN ANAMBRA
Stakeholders say bamboo farming and climate-smart agriculture could unlock jobs, boost revenue and transform rural communities in Anambra. Stakeholders in Anambra State say effective implementation of climate-smart agriculture and bamboo development could generate over 20,000 jobs for youths and significantly grow the state’s economy. The projection was made at a sensitisation programme in Nnewi organised…
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FARMERS HAIL FG’S APPROVAL OF 57 NEW CROP VARIETIES
Nigerian farmers say the newly approved crop varieties could boost yields, fight climate challenges, and strengthen food security nationwide. The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos chapter, has praised the Federal Government of Nigeria for approving 57 improved crop varieties aimed at increasing productivity and improving nutrition. AFAN Lagos Chairman, Sakin Agbayewa, said the…
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GAMBARI RETURNS TO U.S. CAMPUS, KICKS OFF MEMOIR PROJECT
After years at the heart of Nigerian governance and global diplomacy, Ibrahim Gambari is back in academia and ready to tell his story. Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has arrived at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, United States to resume duties as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar. Gambari says…
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DON’T LEAK TROOP MOVEMENTS — KWARA GOV BACKS WARNING WITH N75M SUPPORT
After bandits ambushed soldiers, Kwara’s governor warns residents to stop sharing military movements and steps in with financial support for affected troops and families. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has warned residents of Kwara State that leaking sensitive military information is helping bandits carry out deadly attacks on security personnel. Speaking during a visit to soldiers injured…
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EASTER MESSAGE: DIFFICULT MOMENTS DON’T DEFINE THE END – NWOKO
Senator Ned Nwoko reminds Nigerians that Easter is a season of hope, renewal, and resilience, even amid challenges. Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) felicitated Christians on Easter Friday, urging citizens to see difficult times as temporary and not the end of the story. In his message titled “Easter: Finding Strength in a Season of Challenge”, Nwoko…
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FLUTTERWAVE GETS CBN GREEN LIGHT TO OFFER BANKING SERVICES
Nigeria’s fintech giant Flutterwave is now officially stepping into full banking, promising faster, smoother financial services for businesses and consumers. Abuja-based Flutterwave has secured Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approval to provide banking services in Nigeria, CEO Olugbenga Agboola announced on Friday. The move comes after the company processed over $40 billion in payments in…
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SENIOR LAWYER URGES IGP TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED TORTURE OF 85-YEAR-OLD
A senior lawyer has called on the police chief to probe the alleged unlawful arrest and brutal treatment of an elderly man in Abuja. Abuja-based Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Godwin Ogboji, has petitioned IGP Tunji Disu to launch a full investigation into the alleged illegal arrest, detention, and torture of 85-year-old Abubakar Aliyu.…
