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Zulum rolls out 20 electric buses to cushion petrol price hike
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has directed the immediate deployment of 20 luxury electric buses for public use as part of measures to cushion the impact of the recent petrol price hike on residents. The buses, which were inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 20th December, 2025, alongside 3,000 electric bicycles, 500 electric…
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Wike, Umahi, others pay tribute to Senator Mpigi, say he lived a life of service, integrity
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday led tributes to the late Senator Mpigi Barinada Barry, describing him as a principled and courageous leader whose life was defined by service, conviction and commitment to the public good. At a Night of Tribute held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre,…
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The Most dangerous weapon against 2027 polls will be lies amplified by media – INEC Chairman
In the 2027 General Election, the most dangerous weapon will not be a ballot-snatcher’s gun, but a smartphone user’s lie amplified by an uncritical broadcast station. We must ensure that Nigeria’s airwaves remain a sanctuary for truth, not a megaphone for chaos. With this stark warning issued on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, the Chairman of…
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Peter Obi Slams Nigeria’s Healthcare Funding, Calls Nation “Disgraced” on World Health Day
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described Nigeria as a “disgraced country,” citing poor healthcare funding and misplaced national priorities as the world marked World Health Day. In a strongly worded post shared on X, Obi called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, lamenting that the country’s health system continues to deteriorate…
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EFCC arrests one for naira mutilation in Maiduguri
Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 7, 2025 arrested one Fatima Muhammed for an alleged Naira mutilation. The suspect was arrested following a viral video circulated on tiktok where she was seen cleaning mucus from her nose using N500 Naira note. Following the release of the video,…
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Several bandits killed as Army, DSS, Local Volunteer Forces Foil Attacks on Niger Communities
Troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), and local volunteer forces on Tuesday successfully foiled what locals said would have been a large-scale attack by bandits on Bagna and Erena communities in Shiroro LGA of Niger state. Credible security sources disclosed that the move by the operatives followed advance…
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Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso Lead Opposition Protest Against INEC Over ADC Leadership Dispute
Top opposition figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Wednesday spearheaded a protest in Abuja against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its refusal to recognize the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark. The protest, which drew several…
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Trump Accuses CNN of Publishing Fake Iran Statement from Nigerian website, Demands Immediate Retraction and Investigation
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has accused CNN of publishing what he described as a “false and dangerous” statement allegedly attributed to senior officials in Iran, claiming the report originated from a fake news website based in Nigeria. In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump criticized the network, alleging that the report could…
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Jikwoyi building collapse: Wike orders arrest of owner, Govt takeover land for public use
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, has ordered for the immediate arrest and seizure of the plot of land where a multi-story hotel building collapsed last Friday, in the Jikwoyi area of the nation’s capital, Abuja. In a stern warning to developers, the Minister, who conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the…
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Heavy Rainstorm Destroys Wike-Commissioned Kugbo Bus Terminal, Damages Nyanya Bridge
A heavy rainfall accompanied by a strong windstorm on Monday destroyed the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, a facility recently commissioned by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The storm, which struck a few hours earlier, also caused minor damage to the Nyanya pedestrian bridge and affected some buildings within the…