August 15, 2025

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Governor Soludo Celebrates Legal Icon Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu on Birthday, Hails Contributions to Law and Governance

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has extended warm birthday wishes to Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN, OON, JP, FCArb), applauding the legal luminary for his unwavering commitment to justice, democracy, and nation-building. In a heartfelt statement, Soludo praised Ikpeazu’s intellectual prowess and dedication to constitutional law, which have earned him national and international acclaim. The

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Economy General Politics

Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s 2024–2025 Milestones: Infrastructure, Energy Reforms, and Inclusive Governance

Over the past year, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has prioritized transformative infrastructure, energy reforms, and grassroots governance, positioning Lagos as a model for sustainable development. Key achievements include: Bottom Line: Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration has balanced immediate challenges with long-term vision, leveraging infrastructure, policy reforms, and partnerships to solidify Lagos as Nigeria’s economic and innovation hub.

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Nigerian Police Officers Spark National Outrage Over Viral Cash Collection from Chinese National”

A viral video showing multiple Nigerian police officers accepting N5,000 cash handouts from a Chinese national has ignited widespread condemnation, with citizens and activists labeling the act as “disgraceful” and emblematic of systemic corruption within the force. The footage, which surfaced on April 15, 2025, depicts uniformed officers lining up to receive the money, some

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General Health

Bauchi Bolsters Primary Healthcare with N872 Million Counterpart Funding

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the release of N872 million as counterpart funding to strengthen primary healthcare services across the state. This allocation, announced on April 15, 2025, supplements broader investments in healthcare infrastructure, including a N7 billion initiative to revitalize 118 Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) through the World Bank-backed IMPACT Project.

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Two Family Members and Another Feared Dead as Overloaded Boat Capsizes in Niger State

Tragedy struck in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State when a boat overloaded with more than 200 bags of rice capsized around 9 p.m. amid a violent windstorm, leaving three people feared drowned. Among the victims are two family members believed to be siblings, who reportedly owned most of the rice cargo being transported

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Police Launch Manhunt for ABC Transport Boss’s Daughter, Ihuoma Julia Nneji, Over Alleged Cybercrime

The Nigeria Police Force has officially declared Ihuoma Julia Nneji, daughter of Frank Nneji, the founder of renowned interstate transport company ABC Transport, wanted for alleged involvement in cybercrime activities. This declaration, made public late Tuesday night by the National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCC) in Abuja, was disseminated through the Force’s verified social media platforms, sending

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Governor Umo Eno Applauds Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Calls It a Catalyst for Economic Transformation

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government for their commitment to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, describing it as a transformative infrastructure initiative that will unlock immense economic opportunities across Nigeria’s coastal states. The 750-kilometer highway, which traverses eight states, including Akwa Ibom, is expected

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March 2025 FAAC Allocation: N1.578 Trillion Shared Among FG, States, and Local Governments

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N1.578 trillion to the Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils for the month of March 2025. This marks the third consecutive month of declining revenue allocations this year, down from N1.678 trillion in February and N1.703 trillion in January. Breakdown of March

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General Politics

Makinde: I Am Capable of Being Nigeria’s President

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed confidence in his ability to lead Nigeria as president, amidst growing speculation about his potential 2027 presidential ambition. Speaking at various events, Makinde emphasized that he alone will decide the trajectory of his political future and that no one can set an agenda for him. Makinde’s supporters

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EFCC Links Terror Financing to Corruption and Weak Governance

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has linked terror financing in Nigeria to systemic corruption, weak governance, and poor accountability structures. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede highlighted that insurgents, bandits, kidnappers, separatist agitators, and cybercriminals exploit these weaknesses to sustain their operations, which have severely disrupted Nigeria’s security, economy, and social order. In a lecture

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