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Fire Outbreak Hits Ministry of Works HQ in Abuja
A minor fire outbreak occurred on Friday morning at the Federal Ministry of Works headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja. The fire, triggered by a faulty circuit breaker…
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Politics
APC governor cancels birthday celebration, says there’s suffering in Nigeria
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, who turned 65, has opted for a low-key birthday celebration, citing Nigerians’ current economic hardships. During a live broadcast…
Politics
Tinubu moves around Abuja at night, knows Nigerians are suffering – Orji Kalu
The Senator representing Abia North in the National Assembly, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said President Bola Tinubu moves around the Federal Capital Territory most nights to…
Security
BREAKING: FG reacts to CNG car explosion in Edo state
The federal government has finally reacted to the recent CNG-powered vehicle explosion at the NIPCO filling station in Aduwawa, Benin, Edo State. Speaking on TVC this…
Security
BREAKING: Bandits impose N11 million levy on farmers in Niger state
Farmers in Niger state’s Mariga local government area have been hit with an N11 million levy by bandits. The bandits also threatened to prevent the farmers…
Politics
BREAKING: Oyo governor Seyi Makinde officially launches campaign for 2027 presidential election
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially launched his campaign for the 2027 presidential election. Makinde’s supporters have already begun rallying behind him, using the hashtag…
BREAKING: Igbo Muslim emerge first Imam of Abuja National Mosque
The management of the Abuja National Mosque has appointed Professor Iliyasu Usman as the first-ever Igbo Muslim to serve as an Imam at the mosque. Prof.…
Politics
“No politician can destroy Wike’s political structure in the next 10 years” – APC chairman
Tony Okocha, chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, has said that the political structure of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike in the…
Security
Troops Eliminate 96 Terrorists, Capture Kingpin Maisaje and 226 Suspects
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced significant gains in the fight against terrorism and oil theft in Nigeria, with the capture of notorious terrorist leader Usman Maisaje…
Politics
“Spend your resources judiciously, Nigeria is poor” – Tinubu’s minister warns Nigerians
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has urged Nigerian families to have frank discussions about managing their resources carefully, advising them to prioritize…