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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the leadership of National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, on Friday held its 194th meeting at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. The meeting brought together members of the party’s National Working Committee as part of efforts to review ongoing activities and deliberate ...
Business
China imported goods worth approximately $2.3 billion from Nigeria between January and June 2026, representing an 80 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. The Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Zhou Hongyou, disclosed this on Thursday at the Nigeria-China Food Festival held at the China Cultural Centre in Abuja. Zhou ...
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By Taiwo Scholastica Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on Deltans to remain united and committed to building a more prosperous and competitive state as Delta marks its 35th anniversary. Oborevwori made the call on Wednesday at the 35th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service held at the Government House Chapel in Asaba, where he joined residents ...
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By Taiwo Scholarstica Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the reported mass abduction of residents in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, calling on the Federal Government to treat the incident as an emergency. Obi, in a statement, said he was deeply disturbed by reports ...
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...pledges payment of medical bills, scholarships By Taiwo Scholastica The Election Violence Relief Committee in Osun State has held its inaugural meeting, assuring victims of election-related unrest that the state government is fully prepared to support those who suffered injuries, losses, and other hardships. The committee, chaired by the Speaker of the Osun State House ...
Crime
By Taiwo Scholastica The Osun State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the August 24 attack on police officers in Ikire, where two civilians were killed and three policemen sustained gunshot wounds. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Umar Zungura, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing in Osogbo, noting that ...
Maritime
By Taiwo Scholastica President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s maritime industry during a working visit by the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, to the State House, Abuja. The engagement focused on the agency’s performance milestones over the past two years, key ...
Crime
The family of the late Nureni Tajudeen Sobowale, one of the victims of the recent violent incident in Ikire, Osun State, has denied requesting the release of his corpse, countering claims made in an official police letter dated August 25, 2026. The bereaved family has raised fresh concerns regarding the circumstances surrounding the 49-year-old’s death, ...
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The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) to present verifiable evidence backing his claims that police officers collaborate with kidnappers and bandits to target road travellers. The demand was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, ...
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has resolved the operational issues surrounding e-hailing services at airports, announcing that Bolt has been cleared to resume operations at all FAAN-managed airports with immediate effect. The development followed engagements between FAAN and Bolt aimed at establishing an operational framework that addresses safety, security, accountability and the convenience ...
Digital Economy
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called on the Jigawa State Government to adopt a deliberate and sustainable approach to digital infrastructure development as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s economy. Inuwa made the call while speaking at the Galaxy Information Technology and Telecommunications (Galaxy ITT) ...
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The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has joined other top security and defence leaders at the inaugural meeting of a committee set up to develop a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a Rolling Five-Year National Strategic Defence and Security Operations Plan. The meeting, held on August 26, 2026, followed a ...
Maritime
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced stronger enforcement measures to ensure compliance with Nigeria’s Cabotage laws and promote greater participation of indigenous operators in the country’s maritime sector. The Agency disclosed this in a Marine Notice issued in line with its statutory responsibilities under the NIMASA Act 2007, the Coastal and ...
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration has highlighted the number of projects inherited from previous administrations and those awarded under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with the latest figures showing a significant rise in projects under the current administration. The analysis, shared by Lere Olayinka of Aresa 1 on Wednesday, was titled, “Analysis of inherited FCDA Projects ...
Judiciary
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has dragged Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Awujale kingmakers before the Ogun State High Court in Ijebu-Ode over the stalled process of choosing a successor to the late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The revered paramount throne became vacant following the monarch’s passing on July 13, 2025, at ...
Crime
By Taiwo Scholarstica Two civilians were killed while two police officers sustained serious injuries after suspected political thugs attacked a police patrol team along the Ibadan-Ife Expressway in Osun State. The incident occurred at about 11am on Monday, August 24, 2026, when the patrol team attached to the Ikire Division was responding to a distress ...
Energy
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) has commended the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for its efforts in facilitating the recovery of abandoned cargoes worth billions of naira at seaports across the country. The company described the recovery as a significant development that would help reduce losses associated with abandoned goods while also improving ...
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has inspected the ongoing construction works on the Arue-Uromi-Agbor road projects, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded despite challenges posed by the rainy season. The governor, who visited the project sites on Monday, said his administration remained committed to ensuring that the road projects were completed and delivered to the ...
Inside Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed confidence in the readiness of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this after visiting the party’s presidential and gubernatorial campaign offices to assess preparations as political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the elections. The governor said ...
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has inspected the ongoing construction works on the Arue-Uromi-Agbor road projects, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded despite challenges posed by the rainy season. The governor, who visited the project sites on Monday, said his administration remained committed to ensuring that the road projects were completed and delivered to the ...
