Category: News
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INEC LAUNCHES MASSIVE VOTER ENLIGHTENMENT DRIVE IN KANO
Kano residents are urged to revalidate their PVCs and stay election-ready as INEC kicks off a week-long voter awareness campaign. The Independent National Electoral Commission has rolled out a seven-day voter enlightenment exercise at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, targeting eight metropolitan Local Government Areas. The aim: boost voter participation and ensure citizens update their registration…
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EASTER TRAVEL ALERT: FRSC WARNS GOMBE MOTORISTS AGAINST SPEEDING
With Easter traffic set to surge, road safety officials are urging drivers to slow down and stay alive. The Federal Road Safety Corps has cautioned motorists in Gombe State against rush driving during the Easter celebrations, stressing that speeding and aggressive manoeuvres greatly increase crash risks. Gombe Sector Commander Samson Kaura said safety must come…
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FLOOD DEATHS DROP SHARPLY AS NEMA CREDITS EARLY WARNINGS
Nigeria recorded a dramatic fall in flood fatalities in 2025 — and emergency managers say better forecasts and faster action made the difference. The National Emergency Management Agency says proactive mitigation strategies cut flood-related deaths to 241 in 2025, down from over 1,000 in 2024. Speaking in Abuja during an After-Action Review of climate disasters,…
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OBOROVWORI CELEBRATES DELTA SPEAKER GUWOR AT 47
Delta’s governor rolls out warm tributes as the State Assembly Speaker marks a new age milestone. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Emomotimi Guwor on his 47th birthday, praising his leadership and impact on governance in Delta State. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, the governor described Guwor—who also chairs the Conference…
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CRHA SLAMS 90-DAY SUSPENSION ON FOUR COUNCILLORS OVER ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
Drama in Cross River politics as lawmakers crack down on alleged intimidation, cult links and violence. The Cross River House of Assembly has suspended four councillors of Akpabuyo Legislative Council for 90 days over alleged gross misconduct. Those suspended are Innocent Mbukpa, Patrick Etim, Bassey Edet and Tete Ubene. The decision followed a petition by…
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FG EVACUATES 1,230 STRANDED NIGERIANS FROM NIGER REPUBLIC
Two rescue flights, one mission — bringing Nigerians safely back home. The Federal Government of Nigeria has repatriated 1,230 stranded Nigerians from the Republic of Niger, reaffirming its commitment to citizens abroad. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the evacuees arrived in two batches — 708 on March 23 and…
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LAGOS TRAINS 1,000+ STUDENTS ON EMERGENCY HOTLINES
Students in Agege are learning how to save lives with just one call. The Lagos State Government has trained over 1,000 students on how to properly use emergency toll-free lines 767 and 112 as part of efforts to boost public safety awareness. The sensitisation programme, organised by the Lagos State Command and Control Centre, took…
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FUTD LAUNCHES TRANS-SAHARAN TRADE RESEARCH TEAM
A new research push aims to connect Africa’s ancient trade routes with today’s development goals. Federal University of Transportation Daura has inaugurated a 10-member research team to kick-start a major Trans-Saharan route and trade project designed to shape the institution’s research direction. The team, constituted by Vice-Chancellor Umar Adam-Katsayal, will be led by Principal Investigator…
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NGX, CIOD TEAM UP TO RAISE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE BAR
Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting top-tier corporate governance through stronger collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria. Chairman Umaru Kwairanga made the pledge at the unveiling of the CIoD 2026 Corporate Governance Outlook in Ikoyi, Lagos, describing the institute as Nigeria’s leading body shaping directors through training, research and…
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TRAINING AGRO-DEALERS TO BOOST 100,000 MAIZE & SOYBEAN FARMERS
Hook: A major push to strengthen Nigeria’s food security is underway as agro-dealers get hands-on training to better support thousands of smallholder farmers. The Sasakawa Africa Association has kicked off a major training programme for agro-dealers in Kaduna State and Niger State, targeting improved support for 100,000 maize and soybean farmers across both states. Consultant…
