Author: Lanre Awe
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Atiku’s Aide Paul Ibe Replies Fayose Over 48-Hour Ultimatum
A fresh war of words has broken out between aides of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, following a 48-hour ultimatum issued by Fayose. Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to Atiku, responded strongly to Fayose after the former governor reportedly gave him 48 hours to retract statements credited to him.…
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Bandits Kidnap Catechist, Pregnant Wife, 30 Others in Kaduna Community
Armed bandits have abducted a catechist, his pregnant wife, and about 30 other residents in Kadarko community, located in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Parish Priest of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kadarko, Rev. Fr. Linus Matthew Bobai, confirmed the incident during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday. He said the attack…
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Umahi Vows to Resign If Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road Fails Quality Test
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has vowed to resign from office if the ongoing Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road project fails any quality test and is found to be substandard. Umahi made the statement on Wednesday during his budget defence before a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja. The minister spoke firmly while responding to questions…
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El-Rufai Fears Arrest Amid Rising Political Tension
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has said he believes he could be arrested at any moment by the Federal Government led by the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai made the statement on Wednesday during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he spoke about the current political climate in the country and his…
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El-Rufai’s Son Declares Loyalty to APC Amid Political Speculation
Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has publicly declared his commitment to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), despite his father’s political alignment with another party. Bello, who is the son of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, made his position known in a…
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Defence Headquarters Clarifies Role of US Troops
The United States has deployed about 200 troops to Nigeria to support the country’s military in the fight against Islamist militants. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the American troops are in Nigeria to provide training and operational support to local forces. An American military official told the newspaper that the deployment…
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Electoral Act Amendment: Senate Moves to Resolve Dispute with House of Reps
The Senate has set up a 12-member conference committee to harmonise differences between its version of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill and the version earlier passed by the House of Representatives. The decision was announced by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during an emergency plenary session held on Tuesday at the National Assembly in Abuja.…
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Lagos Counterfeit Drug Syndicate Busted: Millions of Fake Medicines Seized
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has successfully dismantled a large network of secret warehouses in Lagos used for storing counterfeit and banned medicines. Officials said more than 10 million doses of fake drugs, worth over ₦3 billion, were seized in a major crackdown on illegal pharmaceutical operations. The raid…
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Nine Headteachers Suspended in Anambra Over Empty Classrooms on Monday
The Anambra State Government has suspended the headteachers of nine public primary and secondary schools for two weeks following reports of very low attendance of pupils and students on Monday. The suspension was announced by the Chairman of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), Dr Vera Nwadinobi, during an assessment visit to the…
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After Months of Crisis, Tinubu Brings Fubara, Wike Back to the Table
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday night brokered a fresh peace move between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as both men left the Presidential Villa together after a closed-door meeting. Sources confirmed that although the two political rivals arrived at the Villa separately, they departed in…