Kogi State Bans Public Gatherings Over Security Concerns 

Lokoja, Nigeria  —  The Kogi State Government has announced an indefinite ban on public gatherings, citing intelligence reports of potential security threats. In a statement issued by Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the government stressed its unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property. The recent security developments, he noted, necessitated urgent preventive…

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Religion & faith but be cordial for Development – Minister

Kaduna, Nigeria  — The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has emphasized the vital connection between faith and governance, stressing that both must work in harmony to drive national development. Speaking at the Annual Ramadan Lecture organized by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), and Voice of Nigeria…

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FG Approves ₦10 Billion for Health Commodities

Abuja, Nigeria   —  The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved over ₦10 billion for the procurement of essential health products to enhance access and affordability of medical services across the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, during a briefing with State House correspondents in Abuja…

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Women Minister Applauds IGP’s Initiative on GBV Response

Abuja, Nigeria  —  The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for expanding Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Desk Offices to all police divisions across the country. The initiative, she noted, aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to enhance access to justice, improve service delivery,…

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Osun Monarch Allegedly Faces Fraud Trial in the U.S.

Column, DNEWSINFO The mysterious disappearance of the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, has sparked widespread concern within his community. Residents and indigenes are urging Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to intervene and clarify the circumstances surrounding the king’s absence. Oba Oloyede, a U.S.-based accountant and information systems expert, ascended the throne in July…

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FG Dismisses Binance Official’s Allegations Against Govt.

Abuja, Nigeria  —    The Federal Government has dismissed allegations leveled against its officials by Mr. Tigran Gambaryan, an American Binance executive recently tried in Nigeria for financial crimes. In an official statement, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, described Mr. Gambaryan’s claims as baseless and misleading, asserting that they were…

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Sanwo-Olu, South-West Governors Pay Tribute to Ayo Adebanjo  

Lagos, Nigeria. —  Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has joined other regional leaders in mourning the passing of elder statesman and nationalist, Chief Ayo Adebanjo. Adebanjo, a prominent chieftain of Afenifere and former National Chairman of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), passed away at his Lekki residence…

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Osun Govt Refutes Monarch’s Claims, Defends Decision

Osogbo, Nigeria  —  The Osun State Government has dismissed allegations of bias and illegality made by the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, accusing the monarch of misrepresenting facts and politicizing the issue of kingship succession. The statement, issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Dosu Babatunde, clarified that Governor Ademola Adeleke…

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FEC Approves ₦242bn for 14 Road Projects across Nigeria.

Abuja, Nigeria  —   The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved ₦242.68 billion for the construction, rehabilitation, and rescoping of 14 critical road projects nationwide. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, listing key roads targeted for development. Among them are Agaie-Katcha-Baro Road in Niger State, Odukpani Junction in…

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FG Allocates N3.57bn for Third Mainland, Carter Bridge check

Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has earmarked N3.57 billion for a structural investigation into the deteriorating conditions of the Third Mainland Bridge and Carter Bridge in Lagos. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed that prior evaluations in 2009 and 2013 highlighted structural weaknesses, necessitating a comprehensive study of submerged infrastructure to prevent…

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Telecom Operators Justify 50% Tariff Increase

Lagos, Nigeria  —  Major telecom operators in Nigeria have defended the recent 50% tariff hike, emphasizing its necessity for the sustainability of the industry amid rising economic challenges. The justification was made by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) during a town hall meeting in Lagos, where key stakeholders, including telecom executives,…

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Governor Buni Assumes Head, Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum  

Maiduguri, Nigeria —  Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has been unanimously appointed as the new Chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, signaling a pivotal shift in leadership aimed at advancing regional development and security. Buni succeeded Governor Ildjima Abdraman of Hadjer Lamis Province, Chad Republic, during the Forum’s 5th session, held…

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Telecom Union Supports Hike, Appeals to Reconsider Protest

Abuja, Nigeria  —  The leadership of the telecommunications workers’ union has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider its planned nationwide protest against the federal government’s 50 percent increase in telecom service tariffs. In an official letter addressed to the NLC President and the National Administrative Council, the union’s General Secretary, Comrade Okonu…

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Speaker to Engage Tinubu on Population Census  

Abuja, Nigeria — The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s prolonged delay in conducting a national population census, stressing the importance of accurate population data for national development. Speaking during a courtesy visit from the National Population Commission (NPC) board and management in Abuja, Dr. Abbas affirmed…

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NUJ FCT Applauds Wike, Calls for Urgent Economic Reforms  

Abuja, Nigeria  —  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has commended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for his achievements in infrastructure while urging immediate economic reforms to tackle pressing challenges faced by residents. The commendation and recommendations were contained in a communiqué issued following the Council’s first Congress of the year,…

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Abuja Second Runway Project Faces Delays Amid Cost surge

Abuja, Nigeria  —  The proposed second runway project at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport has been stalled due to an alarming surge in costs, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.  The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, revealed during the ministry’s 2025 budget defense at the National Assembly that the project’s cost had…

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ICPC, NYSC Partners to Combat Corruption in Osun schools 

Edited and compiled by Akande Ibrahim Remilekun The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State    Osogbo, Nigeria —  The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Anti-Corruption Community Development Service (CDS) Group have launched an initiative aimed at tackling corruption through youth engagement in Osun State. The collaboration…

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