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Month: February 2025

APC declares determination to take over FCT in coming elections

Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is determined to win all seats in the FCT area council’s election scheduled for Feb. 21, 2026. Mahmoud, who stated this during a stakeholders’ meeting of the APC in the FCT in Abuja on Thursday, added that the…

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FG, States, LGCs share N1.703trn FAAC revenue in January 2025

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N 1.703 trillion in revenue among the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils (LGCs) for January. This is according to a communiqué made available to reporters by Bawa Mokwa, the Director of Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), on Thursday…

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I’m still an Obidient – Valentine Ozigbo declares, despite joining APC

A former Labour Party chieftain, Valentine Ozigbo, says he remains an Obidient despite recently decamping to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Obidients is a term the supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, are fondly called. Ozigbo, who ran on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket in the…

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Meranda remains our Speaker – Lagos lawmakers reject Obasa after latest twist

The Lagos State House of Assembly lawmakers have rejected Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted speaker, and insisted that Mojisola Meranda remains the recognised speaker. The lawmakers made this known when speaking to journalists at the assembly complex on Thursday, February 27, 2025. This followed an earlier development: Obasa, accompanied by security operatives, made a dramatic return…

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Police repel armed robbery attack, kill 1, detain another in Enugu

The Police Command in Enugu State says it has repelled an armed robbery attack, neutralised one armed robber and detained another suspect in multiple operations within the state. The command Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said on Thursday in Enugu that the police recovered one cut-to-size double-barreled gun with three live cartridges and, two stolen Toyota…

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Another truck accident claims 6 lives on Enugu-Onitsha Expressway

No fewer than six persons died when a truck carrying foodstuffs lost control and fell on the Ugwu-Onyeama axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Enugu State on Thursday. Franklin Agbakoba, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Enugu State Command, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday…

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It’s all our fault – Police take responsibility for escape of 2 murder suspects

The Anambra Police Command has accepted full responsibility for the escape of two suspects detained in connection with the murder of the late Anambra lawmaker, Mr Justice Azuka. The command’s Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Onitsha. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the lawmaker was…

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10 Best 32-Inch TVs Under ₦200,000

If you’re looking for a compact, budget-friendly TV that delivers great picture quality without breaking the bank, a 32-inch TV is a solid choice. Whether it’s for your bedroom, office, or a small living space, these TVs offer smart features, HD resolution, and good sound quality—all while staying within an affordable range. In this guide,…

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Govt to prosecute Enugu masquerades caught flogging, molesting women, girls

The Igbo-Etiti Local Government in Enugu State has vowed to arrest and prosecute any masquerade caught flogging or molesting women and girls in the area. The council chairman, Dr Eric Odo, disclosed this on Thursday during a one-day campaign on the eradication of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the council headquarters. The chairman reiterated…

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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia sign agreement to explore $7.7trn halal market

The Federal Government has signed a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) to explore the $7.7 trillion global halal market. This is contained in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, Office of The Vice-President, on Thursday in Abuja. The agreement will…

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