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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated his commitment to governing with fairness, justice and inclusiveness, assuring residents that development will continue to reach every part of the state Abiodun gave the assurance on Tuesday during the state banquet held at the arcade ground, governor’s office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the state. According to Abiodun, Ogun has progressively developed into Nigeria’s industrial capital since the state’s founding on February 3, 1976, due to steady investments and calculated planning. He said his administration’s emphasis on human capital development, education, housing, road infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture…

A forum of serving and former local government councillors in Nigeria has backed the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The forum, which made the declaration at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, pledged to mobilize Nigerians, particularly those at the grassroots, for Tinubu’s second term bid. The legislators pointed to the Tinubu administration’s push for local government autonomy and other key reforms as justification for supporting him for another term in office. Dr. Evoh Ugochukwu, President, National Councillors Forum of Nigeria, who spoke on behalf of the serving and former local council legislators, said Nigeria has witnessed…

Four tree cutters who were abducted by suspected bandits have been rescued by the Niger State Police Command after a gunfight in Kankara area of the state.The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the rescue happened on February 3, 2026, when police patrol teams on confidence-building patrol along the Ketare–Kankara Road spotted suspected bandits hiding inside the Makulawa bush. The police teams engaged the armed men in a gun battle, forcing them to retreat deeper into the forest. During the operation, the officers successfully rescued the…

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has kind words for the club’s new acquisition Ademola Lookman, DAILY POST reports. The LaLiga giants were among the clubs linked with the tricky winger last summer. The Rojiblancos finally signed their man on the final day of the winter transfer window, after moving ahead of Turkish club, Fenerbahce. Lookman has already trained with his new teammates twice since arriving the Metropolitan Stadium. Simeone stated that the Nigeria international exhibited his qualities during the two sessions. “He joined the group very quickly, and you could immediately notice his physical strength, his speed, his ability…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that political activities in Abuja, including the approaching Area Council Elections scheduled for February 21, will not interfere with the pace of development projects across the capital. Wike gave the assurance on Wednesday while inspecting several ongoing infrastructure projects in the FCT, insisting that governance and service delivery would continue irrespective of political timelines. According to him, the responsibility of the government is to remain focused on the welfare of residents. “Politics is different. You have to serve the people. Politics has its own time, and the work will…

Specialised financial institution Crystal Finance Company has highlighted its sustainable growth as it marked its 10th anniversary. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said it gathered customers, and staff members at an evening dedicated to honouring staff and foundational clients for their loyalty. The PUNCH reports that Crystal Finance is known for offering tailored financial solutions that empower Small and Medium Enterprises. Delivering his opening remarks, the chairman of Crystal Finance Company, Uyi Oronsaye, reminisced on the journey and the growth that have accompanied the company amidst different challenges. Oronsaye stressed that the company has witnessed steady growth, primarily…

The first clinical trial for the treatment of colorectal cancer has been launched at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State. Under the initiative, colorectal cancer patients will receive free treatment from the OAUTH, Lagos University Teaching Hospital and Medserve’s NSIA-Diagnostic Centre, Lagos. Addressing journalists at an event to formally unveil the initiative at the OAUTH complex in Ile Ife, on Wednesday, a Professor of Surgery at the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences at Obafemi Awolowo University, Olusegun Alatise, said the breakthrough in the treatment of colorectal cancer was a result of a collaboration involving…

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Rivers State, Chris Green, will lead a seven-member Local Organising Committee to oversee the affairs of the Rivers State contingent to the 2026 Niger Delta Games in Edo 2026 State. The LOC’s Director of Communications, Sammy Wejinya, in a statement on Tuesday said other members of the committee are Professor Ken Anugweje, Emma Ndah, Awele Salubi, Obia Inyengiyikabo and Emmanuel Jaja, who will serve as the secretary of the LOC. Speaking after the inauguration, Chairman of the LOC Green charged other members of the committee to bring their wealth of experience to bear in…

Amazon has announced that its generative AI-powered digital assistant Alexa Plus is now available to all Prime members in the US via any Alexa-enabled device, Alexa.com, and the Alexa mobile app. If you don’t have Prime, you can access the assistant on a new free tier on the web and app, or pay $20 a month for unlimited access to Alexa Plus, without Prime.Alexa Plus initially launched in March 2025 in an Early Access program and, over the last year, has slowly expanded to tens of millions of users, Daniel Rausch, vice president of Alexa and Echo, told The Verge…

Bitcoin (BTC) traders see its ultimate support trendline coming into play as part of a new macro BTC price bottom.Key points:Bitcoin is nearing a long-term trendline retest for the first time since late 2023.Weekly moving averages are on the radar as a BTC price safety net should the market fall again.Market outlooks place emphasis on trader resilience despite a 40% drawdown.BTC 200-week trend line “should be the bottom”The latest analysis increasingly expects Bitcoin to test its 200-week exponential moving average (EMA) at $68,400.After four straight red monthly candles, BTC price is fielding fresh downside targets, which include sub-$50,000 levels.Despite dropping…