Category: Government

Let’s Unite, Shun Extremism, Sultan And Kukah Appeal To Nigerians

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, have called on Nigerians to unite, irrespective of their religious backgrounds, to make the nation better. The prominent clerics revealed this while speaking at the Abuja launch of retired General Lucky Irabor’s book, ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,’ on Friday, October 3, 2025 The Sultan urged Nigerians to work as one big family with different backgrounds to forge ahead. He, however, dismissed the perception that Islam is aimed at capturing power.…

Jonathan Admits Chibok Abduction Remains Permanent Scar Of His Presidency

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The Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls in 2014 remains a permanent scar on his administration and personal life. The ex-president made the remarks on Friday, October, 3rd in Abuja at the public presentation of ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum’, a book written by Lucky Irabor, retired chief of defence staff. “It (the abduction) is a scar I will die with. But perhaps later, more details may become known, and that too has to do with Boko Haram,” he said. Jonathan recalled…

Police Corporal Among Seven Arrested Over Cultism in Rivers Crackdown

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The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspected cultists during an operation at the University of Port Harcourt on Friday, September 26. Among the suspects was Onwukwe Godswill, a police corporal attached to the Elimgbu division. Another suspect was named as Ifeanyi Israel, a 200-level Biomedical Technology undergraduate at the university. The suspects were apprehended by the university’s internal security team ahead of a potential clash between rival cult groups on campus. The police Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU) took the suspects into custody. Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson…

Bandits Seize Two Zamfara Councillors, Chief Imam

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The Zamfara State Police spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, confirmed that the councillors, representing Gidan Gona and Tsibiri wards in Maradun LGA, alongside the community imam, were kidnapped on Wednesday night in front of their houses after prayers. Tsauni community, located behind the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) sector command headquarters in Gusau, also hosts internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by banditry. Abubakar said police operatives have been deployed to the area and efforts are underway to rescue the victims. He urged residents to provide timely information to aid security efforts. Sanusi…

Bauchi Governor Lays Groundwork for Investment Summit

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar In preparation for the upcoming Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating an investor-friendly environment in the state. Speaking at a Community Engagement Interactive Session in Bauchi on Thursday evening, the Governor emphasized the summit’s potential to showcase Bauchi’s economic prowess and attract investments. The one-on-one engagement, popularly known as the Bauchi Roadshow, aims to highlight the state’s vast economic potential, promote private sector growth, and integrate Bauchi’s economy into national and global markets. The Governor…

Lagos Govt Justifies Trade Fair Demolition, Refutes Ethnic Targeting Allegations

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The Lagos State Government has defended the demolition of buildings at the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, insisting the demolition was purely technical and not targeted at any ethnic group. Recall, the State Government, in September, began demolition of unsafe and illegal buildings at the Trade Fair Complex. Olumide Oluyinka, Hon. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development dismissed claims of ethnic victimisation during an interview on Channels Television’s the Morning Brief on Thursday. “That is not true,” he argued, claiming that “We have been to Owode Onirin, Idumota, and Ikeja.…

On Independence Day, Fubara Sacks Rivers Commissioners and Public Officers

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Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers State Governor, has sacked all commissioners and public officers serving under his administration. The Governor made this known in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, October, 1st evening by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, who confirmed that the sacking was with immediate effect. ” Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has thanked members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the development of the State in the last two years.” Fubara said the decision followed the recent Supreme Court judgment.…

Kogi Government Confirms 26 Deaths In Boat Mishap

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The Kogi State Government has expressed sadness over a boat accident on the River Niger which reportedly killed at least 26 people on Tuesday evening. The victims were mostly traders from Ibaji Local Government Area who were on their way to Illushi Market in Edo State when the boat capsized. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communications in the state described the incident as a painful loss. He said Governor Usman Ododo has sent his condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Ibaji. “The…

Governor Yusuf Alleges Security Threat, Demands Withdrawal of Kano Police Commissioner

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The Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called for the removal of Ibrahim Bakori, the state commissioner of police, after his absence and the withdrawal of officers during the 65th Independence Day celebration. He made the demand while addressing the public at Sani Abacha Stadium, Yusuf expressed his displeasure over the police commissioner’s failure to participate in the parade. “As you can see, on this historic and independent anniversary of Nigeria, the Commissioner of Police decided to pull out of the parade along with his own personnel,”…

Dangote Group Agrees to Reabsorb Disengaged Staff, Resolving Labor Dispute

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After a peace meeting, the Dangote Group has agreed to redeploy workers who were previously sacked by its subsidiary, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The agreement followed negotiations involving government officials and union representatives to resolve the labor dispute. The resolution was made known on Wednesday, October, 1st by the ministry of labour and employment in a statement on the outcome of the reconciliation meetings held on Monday and Tuesday. Aliko Dangote, founder of Dangote Group, and representatives of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) met…