Politics

Makinde Rejoices as Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed profound joy over the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area, describing their return as a moment of gratitude and relief for the state. The governor spoke after visiting the rescued victims at the Headquarters of the 2 Division Nigerian Army Medical Services, Odogbo

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Politics

Asari-Toru Chairman Commends Tinubu, Security Agencies Over Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils

The Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Government Area, Hon. Onengiyeofori George, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies for the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. George described the rescue operation as reassuring, stating that it demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding

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Politics

Rights Activist Urges Rivers Assembly to Confirm Commissioner Nominees

A rights activist, Charles Jaja, has commended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly for working together to produce the state’s 2026 budget. Jaja, however, stressed that the successful implementation of the budget depends on the appointment of commissioners to oversee the various ministries. He appealed to the Rivers

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Economy General

South-South Farmers Seek Inclusion in FG Agricultural Intervention Programme

By Wale Sanusi The President of the Niger Delta Integrated Farmers Association of Nigeria, Julius Openha-Wodah, has called on the Federal Government to ensure that farmers in the South-South are adequately considered in the implementation of its agricultural intervention programmes, including the Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme. Openha-Wodah made the appeal while reacting to

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General

Court Affirms FCCPC’s Power to Probe Airline Ticket Pricing Complaints

The Federal High Court in Abuja has again affirmed the statutory authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate consumer complaints relating to airline ticket pricing. The court dismissed a suit filed by Air Peace Limited, which had challenged the Commission’s powers to probe complaints involving the pricing of its flight tickets.

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Politics

Lagos LG Chairman Bans Indiscriminate Placement of Banners, Posters

The Chairman of a Lagos State Local Government has banned the indiscriminate placement of banners, posters and other promotional materials across the council area as part of efforts to improve environmental sanitation and restore order. The council chairman said the directive is aimed at curbing visual pollution, protecting public infrastructure and ensuring that outdoor advertisements

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General

FG, NDDC Finalise Plans for $500m Agribusiness Investment Fund

The Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission have finalised plans to raise a 500 million dollar agribusiness investment fund to boost large-scale commercial agriculture across the nine states of the Niger Delta. The proposed fund is expected to support agricultural development, improve food production and create jobs by financing major agribusiness projects across

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Politics

Ndume Urges Tinubu to Address Nigerians Directly, Not Through Aides

Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu to speak directly to Nigerians rather than relying on aides and spokespersons to communicate key national issues. Ndume said direct engagement from the President would help reassure citizens, build confidence and demonstrate leadership at a time many Nigerians are grappling with economic hardship and uncertainty. He argued

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General

NSIB says private jet landed on wrong surface after missed first approach to Asaba

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has revealed that the private jet that mistakenly landed on a road under construction near Asaba Airport had earlier discontinued its first landing attempt before making a second approach that ended on the wrong surface. In a preliminary report on the June 10 incident, the Bureau said the Bombardier Challenger

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Economy General

NANS Threatens Protest Against MTN, MultiChoice Over Xenophobia in South Africa

The National Association of Nigerian Students has threatened a nationwide protest against South African business interests in Nigeria over renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. The students’ body said it may shut down the operations of companies such as MTN and MultiChoice as part of planned actions, while also

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