August 13, 2025

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Nenadi Usman Warns Presidency Against Intimidating Shettima Over Book Launch Comments

Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has cautioned the presidency against what she describes as undue pressure on Vice President Kashim Shettima to retract or downplay his recent remarks concerning the constitutional limits of presidential power. Her warning followed a statement made by the vice president during a

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Kwara Governor Meets Military Chiefs to Strengthen State Security Framework

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has held a series of high-level strategic meetings with top-ranking officers of the Nigerian Army as part of ongoing efforts to fortify security architecture across the state. The meetings, which took place on Friday, July 11, 2025, were held at the Nigerian Army Headquarters in Abuja and focused on

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Airport General

Governor Umo Eno Approves Over N1.1 Billion for Major Upgrade of Victor Attah International Airport

In a decisive move to strengthen aviation infrastructure and improve service delivery in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno has approved the release of N1.194 billion for the comprehensive upgrade of critical facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport. This development was confirmed through official government communication, indicating that the fund will be directed toward

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Diplomatic Relations General

President Bola Tinubu Set to Return to Abuja Today Following Official Visits to Saint Lucia and Brazil

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to arrive back in Abuja today after completing a diplomatic tour that took him to Saint Lucia and Brazil. The two-nation visit, which spanned several days, was aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, exploring economic partnerships, and promoting Nigeria’s interests on the international stage. During his stopover in Saint Lucia,

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Crime Finance General Terrorism

FG Secures 44 Fresh Convictions for Terrorism Financing

The Federal Government of Nigeria has recorded a significant breakthrough in its ongoing fight against terrorism, securing 44 new convictions against individuals found guilty of financing terrorist activities. The convictions were obtained following detailed investigations and prosecutions carried out under the framework of the Kainji mass trial proceedings, which resumed recently in Niger State. The

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General NDDC Youths

Tinubu Tasks NDDC on Redirecting Niger Delta Youths from Militancy to Nation Building

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to intensify its efforts in steering the youths of the Niger Delta away from violence and militancy towards productive ventures that promote peace, development, and national growth. Speaking through his representative, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, at the 2025 NDDC Retreat held in

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General

Kebbi Governor Attributes Rising Insecurity to Local Informants and Security Lapses

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has blamed the persistent wave of insecurity in the state on the activities of local informants and existing gaps in the nation’s security architecture. Speaking on Saturday, July 12, 2025, during a condolence visit to the families of the three police officers killed in a recent bandit attack in

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General Policy update

Sanwo-Olu Charges Public Accountants on Skills Upgrade for Sustainable Fiscal Management

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on public sector accountants to continuously enhance their professional skills to meet the demands of modern financial management and promote sustainable economic development. The governor made this appeal while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Annual Conference of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria

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NEMA Boss Visits Kebbi State, Distributes Relief Materials to Disaster Victims

The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Ahmed, has paid a humanitarian visit to Kebbi State to deliver essential relief materials to victims of recent disasters in the state. The visit, which took place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting communities affected by natural and

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