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“We Notified FG, Military, DSS About Yelwata Attack Multiple Times” – US Agency

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“We Notified FG, Military, DSS About Yelwata Attack Multiple Times” – US Agency

A United States of America-based organisation, Truth Nigeria has revealed that it notified the Nigerian government and relevant security agencies of an impending attack in Yelwata village in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State days before the incident occurred on June 13, 2025. Judd Saul, the founder of Truth Nigeria in a viral video accused the Nigerian government and...

We’ll Strengthen Air Operations, Protect National Peace — Chief of Air Staff

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We’ll Strengthen Air Operations, Protect National Peace — Chief of Air Staff

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening operational effectiveness, professionalism, and safety standards across all formations of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Air Marshal Aneke gave the assurance during his maiden strategic meeting with Branch Chiefs and Air Officers Commanding, held at the NAF Headquarters in Abuja. According to a...

Anambra Poll: INEC Distributes Sensitive Materials, Mobilised 55,000 Policemen

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Anambra Poll: INEC Distributes Sensitive Materials, Mobilised 55,000 Policemen

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday began distributing sensitive and non-sensitive materials to all 21 local government areas ahead of Saturday’s November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State. The exercise took place at the Central Bank of Nigeria office in Awka, supervised by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Queen Awgu, amid heavy deployment of security personnel. Party agents...

FEC Concedes PH Airport To Private Operators

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FEC Concedes PH Airport To Private Operators

The Federal Government has approved the concession of the Port Harcourt International Airport to private operators, saying the move will boost efficiency and reduce losses incurred in managing underperforming terminals across the country. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who disclosed this to State House correspondents after Thursday’s Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, also assured aviation workers...

FG Unveils Plans To Boost Food Production

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FG Unveils Plans To Boost Food Production

The Federal Government has unveiled new agricultural reforms aimed at ending hunger, boosting food production, and reducing post-harvest losses estimated at over $10bn annually, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for food security and national prosperity. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, and the Minister of State, Senator Sabi Abdullahi, announced this through...

Anambra Poll: INEC Assures Prompt Payment, Safety For NYSC Ad-hoc Staff

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Anambra Poll: INEC Assures Prompt Payment, Safety For NYSC Ad-hoc Staff

The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured the National Youth Service Corps members to be deployed in Saturday’s Anambra governorship election of their safety and prompt payment of election duty allowances. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, in an interview with newsmen in Awka on Wednesday, said nobody would hold back their election duty allowances. He said that the issue of welfare...

“I give up” – Regina Daniels Expressing Frustration Over Ongoing Family Struggles

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“I give up” - Regina Daniels Expressing Frustration Over Ongoing Family Struggles

Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, broke down in tears, expressing frustration and despair over ongoing family struggles, and shared a heartfelt post declaring,  In the video shared via her Instagram Story in the early hours of Friday, the actress said she was struggling emotionally and mentally. “I tried. I feel like I’m going crazy, I’m losing my mind, and it’s not making...

Nnamdi Kanu May Miss Friday’s Court Sitting As DSS Denies Him Access To Lawyers – Family Alleges

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Nnamdi Kanu May Miss Friday’s Court Sitting As DSS Denies Him Access To Lawyers - Family Alleges

The family of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has raised alarm over what it described as a deliberate attempt by the Department of State Services (DSS) to frustrate his preparation for defence in court. In a statement issued Thursday night by Prince Emmanuel Kanu on behalf of the family, they accused the...

Edo Govt Enforces New Anti-property Encroachment Law, Recovers 500 Properties

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Edo Govt Enforces New Anti-property Encroachment Law, Recovers 500 Properties

The Edo State Public Property Protection Committee has said it would not spare any encroacher into government properties, going by the newly signed law by Governor Monday Okpebholo, just as it revealed that not less than 500 government properties have been recovered in the last one year. The chairman of the Committee, Eugene Okoloise, stated this at a press conference...

FG To Unveil New Tax Reform Laws Monday

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FG To Unveil New Tax Reform Laws Monday

The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, will on Monday, officially unveil the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts at a strategic stakeholder engagement session in Abuja. The event is expected to mark a major shift in the country’s economic policy as the government moves to simplify the tax system and improve revenue efficiency. The session, themed ‘Impact of the New Tax Laws,’ is...

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