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TINUBU ON JUNE 12: NIGERIA MUST TURN DEMOCRACY INTO PROSPERITY
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to move beyond celebrating democratic gains and focus on achieving economic prosperity. In his Democracy Day address on Friday June 12, marking 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule in Nigeria, Tinubu said the heroes of the June 12 struggle secured democratic governance, while the task before the…
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TRANSPORT UNIONS URGE TINUBU TO FAST-TRACK COMPLETION OF ABANDONED KWARA BRIDGES
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in Kwara State have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the completion of the abandoned Oko-Olowo-Moro Bridge and the Ohan Bridge projects. Speaking at a joint press conference in Ilorin on Thursday June 11,…
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NIGERIA EXCEEDS OPEC QUOTA AS PRODUCTION HITS 11-MONTH HIGH
Nigeria’s crude oil production has surged to an 11-month high in May, 2026, with the country exceeding its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota. The average crude oil production recorded during the month of May represents 102 per cent of Nigeria’s 1.5 mbpd of production quota allocated by the OPEC. The production…
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ETSU NUPE CAUTIONS TRADITIONAL RULERS AGAINST HARBOURING CRIMINALS
The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has cautioned district heads and community leaders in Bida Emirate against harbouring criminals. Speaking at a meeting with district and community heads on Thursday June 11 in Bida, Etsu Nupe, who is also the Chairman, Niger Council of Traditional Rulers, expressed concern over the surge in criminal activities. The…
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JIGAWA RESIDENTS RESORT TO CHARCOAL AMID SOARING COOKING GAS PRICES
Some residents of Dutse in Jigawa have resorted to charcoal for cooking and domestic purposes amid cooking gas price hike. At some of the available gas stations, many consumers joined long queues to refill their cylinders, while some other gas stations had run out of stock. The acute scarcity of the product pushed prices up…
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RANO EMIR URGES GREATER INVESTMENT IN WOMEN, CHILDREN
The Emir of Rano in Kano State, Alhaji Muhammad Isa-Umaru, has urged governments, philanthropists, and development partners to increase investment in programmes that support the progress of women and children in society. The Emir made the call on Wednesday June 10 in Rano, during the launch of free healthcare services and vocational training for pregnant…
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NDLEA TACKLES SYNDICATES RECRUITING WOMEN INTO ILLICIT DRUG TRADE
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded significant successes in dismantling drug trafficking networks that recruit and exploit women for illicit drug operations across the country. Mr Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, revealed this in an interview on Wednesday June 10 in Abuja. Babafemi said the agency has consistently…
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COPEN GOUP LAUNCHES “TENANT-TO-LANDLORD” SCHEME FOR AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP
A real estate firm, COPEN Group, has launched a new housing initiative aimed at helping low and middle-income earners become homeowners across Nigeria. The scheme, known as the “Tenant to Landlord” programme, was unveiled in Enugu under the theme “A Home for Every Dream; A House for Every Pocket.” It brings together stakeholders from the…
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SENATE ADVANCES BILL TO EXPAND COURT OF APPEAL JUDGES FROM 70 TO 110
The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Court of Appeal Act to increase the number of Justices from 70 to 110. The proposed amendment was presented during plenary by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who said the move is aimed at strengthening the justice system and improving access to…
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LAGOS SPEAKER DENIES ROLE IN PRIMARIES-LINKED PROTESTS, WARNS AGAINST FALSE CLAIMS
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has cautioned against the use of his name in connection with ongoing protests linked to party primary elections in the state. In a statement, Obasa said the warning follows recent demonstrations by party members across several local government areas, who alleged irregularities in the…
