Politics

Benue Government Denies Blocking Peter Obi From Yelewata

The Benue State Government has denied allegations by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, that thugs allegedly working for the state government blocked him from accessing Yelewata community in the state. Obi had alleged that his convoy encountered thugs who mounted a roadblock on the Makurdi-Gboko Federal Highway while he

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Education General

ASUU Sule Lamido University Announces Two-Week Warning Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, SLUK branch, has announced a two-week warning strike over unresolved issues with the Jigawa State Government. The strike is scheduled to commence at midnight on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The decision was contained in a resolution issued after the union’s 54th Regular Congress

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Politics

Rivers Deputy Governor Charges Permanent Secretaries to Drive Transformation

Rivers State Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Nma-Odu, has charged Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service to move beyond being custodians of government processes and become drivers of transformation and development. Professor Nma-Odu gave the charge while declaring open a three-day Reorientation and Capacity-Building Training Programme for Permanent Secretaries in the Rivers State Public Service.

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Community Politics

Akuku-Toru Chairman Pledges Greater Investment in Literacy

The Chairman of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, Aboiya-a Bob-Fubara, says his administration is committed to improving literacy among residents of the area. Bob-Fubara stated this in a message to mark this year’s International Literacy Day, observed annually on September 8. The council chairman commended stakeholders for their efforts towards improving literacy and

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Politics

Works Ministry Raises Concerns Over Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession

The Federal Ministry of Works has raised concerns over the performance of the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited, BAECC, accusing the concessionaire of violating several provisions of its agreement with the Federal Government. The Federal Controller of Works in Edo State, Engr. Babatunde Tajudeen, disclosed this during a briefing on the Benin-Asaba concession project. Tajudeen

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General Security

Six Abducted Children Die in Captivity as Oyo Police Rescue 17 Others

The Oyo State Police Command says six children abducted by a suspected child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate have died while in captivity. The command also announced the rescue of 17 children and the arrest of seven suspects following an intelligence-led investigation into the alleged criminal network. The syndicate is suspected of stealing, trafficking and concealing

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Economy Politics

Dangote Urges Nigeria, African Countries to Drive Economic Growth

President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigeria and other African countries to take bold steps towards driving economic growth and prosperity across the continent. Dangote said African countries must deliberately develop their economies and strengthen their institutions to attract greater global respect and investment. He made the

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Judiciary Politics

El-Rufai Demands ₦10bn Damages from Defence Minister Over Alleged Defamation

Lawyers to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, have demanded ₦10 billion in damages from the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, over alleged defamatory remarks against their client. The demand was contained in a letter before action dated September 7, 2026, and addressed to the Defence Minister at the Federal Ministry of Defence in

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General Security

Security Expert Raises Alarm Over Alleged Bandit Infiltration of Rivers

A Port Harcourt-based security expert, Victor Umoren, has raised concerns over reports of alleged infiltration of armed bandits into the southern region, particularly Rivers State. Umoren, a retired military personnel, expressed the concern in an interview with Today FM’s Uchendu Ejiohwhor, warning that political activities by government officials should not distract attention from emerging security

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General Security

Three Years After Angbashim’s Killing, Odemude Youths Vow to Protect Peace

Three years after the killing of the Divisional Police Officer of the Ahoada Police Division in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, SP Bako Angbashim, the Odemude Youth Congress has vowed to sustain the peace and security currently enjoyed in the community. Angbashim was killed by suspected cultists led by the late 2Baba

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