The Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has felicitated the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye, on the occasion of his birthday. The Union, in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Ahmed ‘Lanre Abdullateef; and Secretary, Mahmood Olayinka Alaya, described Ajakaye as a seasoned...
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Sunseed Oil Shut Down by NESREA for Excessive Air Emissions.
In a decisive move to address environmental concerns, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed Sunseed Oil facility in Zaria, Kaduna State. The enforcement exercise was a response to reports of persistent air pollution caused by excessive air emissions from the facility in flagrant violation of the National Environmental (Air Quality...
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Tinubu consoles Anthony Joshua, speaks with mother after Ogun crash claims two lives
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reached out to Nigerian-British boxing star, Anthony Joshua, and his mother following a tragic road accident in Ogun State that left the former heavyweight champion injured and claimed the lives of two members of his entourage. The President, who is currently outside the country, spoke directly with Joshua on the...
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Academia must speak truth to power, Prof Gambari tells scholars
— urges stronger role in governance as global instability deepens Former Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, has charged Nigerian academics to rise beyond the confines of the classroom and play a more assertive role in shaping governance, policy formulation and national stability, warning that silence or disengagement could worsen democratic...
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Security Operations and Market Implications: Nigeria remains firmly on a path of peace, stability, and economic progress
In light of recent enquiries following the targeted joint security operation by Nigeria and the US conducted in Sokoto on Christmas Day, I wish to reassure investors, analysts, and our multilateral partners that Nigeria is not at war with itself, nor with any nation. What Nigeria is decisively confronting—alongside trusted international partners—is terrorism. This distinction...
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Tinubu Leads White-Robed Procession as Eyo Festival Returns After Eight Years
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday joined thousands of revellers at the Grand Finale of the 2025 Eyo Festival in Lagos, marking the return of the historic cultural celebration after an eight-year hiatus. Dressed in a flowing white robe with a damask sash across his shoulder and a distinctive star-studded hat, the President blended with...
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Security and Roads First: Goronyo Backs Tinubu’s 2026 Budget Priorities
‎‎The Honourable Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the 2026 Appropriation Bill, describing it as people-centred and responsive to the pressing needs of Nigerians, particularly in the critical areas of security and road infrastructure.‎‎The Minister noted that the significant budgetary allocation to...
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PSC Elevates Senior Police Officers, Tasks New AIGs on Effective Policing
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of several senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to higher ranks, following a rigorous and merit-based selection process. The promotions were concluded after written examinations and oral interviews held at the commission’s corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The exercise was...
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Screen in the Dark: UITH Doctor Cautions Nigerians on Hidden Health Risks
A medical expert has warned Nigerians against the growing habit of spending long hours on mobile phones, computers and other digital devices, especially in dark environments, saying the practice poses serious dangers to eye health and general wellbeing. The warning was issued by a medical practitioner with the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Dr....
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New Strategic Alliances Set to Boost Kaduna Area Command’s Effectiveness
‎‎The Nigeria Customs Service, Kaduna Area Command, under the leadership of the Comptroller Sa’ad Garba Hassan has reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaboration and fostering robust inter-agency synergy with sister security agencies across Kaduna State. This renewed commitment formed the highlight of the Controller’s courtesy visits to heads of security and law enforcement agencies within...