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Lagos pledges infrastructure upgrade to tackle flood

The Lagos State Government on Sunday reiterated its commitment to continuously upgrade and put in place resilient drainage infrastructure across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, reaffirmed the commitment while speaking with the media after…

‘Our confidence is in God’ – Rivers Gov, Fubara declares

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reaffirmed his administration’s confidence in divine guidance, declaring that he draws strength from the assurance that God is sufficient to lead the state’s affairs and sustain its people in peace and progress. The governor…

Alleged coup: Detained soldiers battling failing health, group alleges

A pro-democracy group, the Concerned Pro-Democratic Activists of Nigeria, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government to consider releasing military officers detained over an alleged coup plot in October 2025, citing concerns over their deteriorating health and…

Bandits abduct six in fresh Kaduna attack

Barely a week after the abduction of 177 church worshippers in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, bandits have again struck in the area, abducting six residents of Unguwar Barkonu in Maraban Kajuru. The latest attack occurred in…

Controversy trails exit of Kano governor’s political adviser

Controversy has trailed the exit of Governor Abba Yusuf’s political adviser, Sanusi Kwankwaso, from his role. Governor Yusuf announced the sacking of Mr Kwankwaso as his political adviser on Saturday, citing a failure to meet the expectations of the office.…

Banditry: Zuru Emir urges FG to deploy more troops in Kebbi

The Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sami Gomo III, has called on the Federal Government to establish additional military formations in Zuru Emirate to curb escalating bandit attacks that are disrupting economic activities in parts of Kebbi State. The monarch…

Abia partners NCRIB to deepen insurance awareness

The governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, has said that he has set up a working committee within his government to collaborate with the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers on creating awareness about insurance in the state. The…

The glory in suffering (2), By Femi Aribisala

We are now members of the royal family in heaven. In the counsel of God, human suffering must precede glory. The psalmist affirms this: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” (Psalm 30:5). From Joseph…

Police not ignoring probe into missing Lagos lady – PPRO

The Lagos State Police Command says it is not relenting in unravelling the circumstances behind the disappearance of a lady, Comfort Uwakwe, who went missing after visiting her boyfriend in the Epe area of the state. The command’s Public Relations…

Tinubu departs Nigeria for state visit to Türkiye

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, the Presidency has announced. This was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information…

NiMet warns asthmatic patients, others over dusty weather

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has advised persons with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather conditions. The Agency, in its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, said dust particles are in suspension,…

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