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Northern coalition: Why is it unnecessary to ask for the suspension of Nigeria’s SGF Akume due to the N80 billion fraud?

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An alliance of northern advocacy organizations has laid forth the reasons why Senator George Akume’s suspension and subsequent request for an investigation into his actions is baseless and driven by political motives. Activist and coalition national coordinator Prince Miaphen made this explanation in a statement on Monday. Allegations that the SGF impeded a N80 billion … Read more

War looms over Warri as young Itsekiri residents demonstrate against INEC ward delineation

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Some young Itsekiri people violently protested Monday at the well-known Okumagba Estate in Okere-Urhobo territory over the INEC ward delineation, leading to a potential catastrophe in Warri, Delta State. Challenging High Chief (Dr.) Oweizide Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, his private security firm TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited, and the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, … Read more

In the face of intensifying dangers in the Sahel, we are in control, CDS guarantees

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General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s chief of defense staff, has reassured the public once again that the country’s security forces are stepping up their efforts to fight instability. During their private meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, President Tinubu and security chiefs did just that. The summit was called after the situation became … Read more

The necessity of road infrastructure is emphasized by Wike during the FCT project trip

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The importance of road infrastructure in national growth has been emphasized by Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who has highlighted its effects on healthcare, education, security, and agriculture. During Wike’s tour of ongoing road construction in Gwagwalada and Kwali Area Councils on Friday, May 16, 2025, the remarks … Read more

NBA criticizes Kano’s media censorship order, accusing government of being misinformed

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The newly implemented media laws by the Kano state government have come under fire from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), which has deemed them unconstitutional and beyond the authority of any state. “Regulating” material to “safeguard cultural and religious values” is the stated goal of new media regulations announced by the administration of Kano. Some … Read more

Three killed and twenty-one injured in Borno tow stampede that occurred during distribution of funds

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Tragically, a stampede at a humanitarian cash distribution exercise in Bama, Borno State, killed three people and injured twenty-one more. The event was coordinated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and UNICEF. Eyewitnesses who spoke with Zagazola Makama said the terrible tragedy happened at Kasugula Primary School, one of the designated payment … Read more

Sharing N1.681 trillion in April: Nigerian govt, states, and LGAs—FAAC

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In April 2025, the federal government, 36 states, and 774 local government councils across the country received a total of N1.681 trillion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). Reportedly reflecting an increase of N103 billion from the N1.578 trillion revealed in March 2025, the amount was shared at Friday’s FAAC meeting in Abuja. The … Read more

Homes in Ochacho and other areas under danger as NESREA locks down Abuja facilities

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Because they violated so many environmental laws, 21 Abuja facilities were sealed by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the authorities took an enforcement action that had an impact on both residential estates and quarry operations. In an address to press, Professor Innocent Barikor, Director General of … Read more

2025 UTME: JAMB launches candidate emergency assistance center

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An emergency support center for candidate counselling has been established by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Additional support can be provided to applicants with pressing concerns in this way. A statement on Friday from the official JAMB X account acknowledged the opening of the Candidate Counselling Emergency Support Centre. With the creation of … Read more

Sowore slams JAMB registrar, says “shedding crocodile tears is not enough” and calls for resignation

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Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has been asked by former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore to resign. According to the Daily Post, the board humbly acknowledged mistakes on Wednesday in response to the widespread outcry over the high number of failed students on the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation … Read more