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GOV. UBA SANI’S SECURITY COORDINATION EFFORTS DEEPEN AS SPECIAL ADVISER MEETS CHIKUN STAKEHOLDERS. (PHOTO).

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 Gov. Uba Sani’s Security Coordination Efforts Deepen As Special Adviser Meets Chikun Stakeholders The Special Adviser to the Kaduna State Governor on Vigilante and Local Security Coordination, in collaboration with the Chairman of Chikun Local Government Area, has convened a Local Security Coordination Meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration and improving security coordination across the area. The meeting brought together security agencies, community stakeholders and other relevant officials to deliberate on prevailing security concerns, identify potential flashpoints, strengthen grassroots intelligence gathering and develop strategies to support security agencies in protecting lives and property. Particular attention was given to communities including Millennium City, Kamazou, Rido, Sabon Tasha, Kujama, Gwagwada, Bagado, Sabon Gida, Sabon Gayan and Maraban Rido. The initiative is in line with the security coordination agenda of Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, which ...

2027: ABIA APC GOV CANDIDATE UNVEILS RUNNING MATE. (PHOTO).

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 2027: Abia APC gov candidate unveils running mate The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in the 2027 general election in Abia State, Eric Opah, presented his running mate, Godswill Egbe, to the party in the state, noting that the party is running to win. Opah made the presentation on Monday in Umuahia, the state capital. “If you want to choose somebody to work with, you have to make sure that it is not somebody who will give you trouble. So, because running mate and deputy governor positions often come with disagreements with the principal, I took my time. I have to tell our party members, this is a man of integrity,” Opah said. He added that Egbe is a man that Abians and the APC will be proud of. “Let me make it very clear. We are running this election. APC is running this election to win. “Agu Egbe will work with me in honesty to use Abia money to work for Abians. We are not going to claim 400 roads when we build 20. We are going to ensure that we create jobs for A...

‘TEMPER JUSTICE WITH MERCY’ – NANS APPEALS TO MADONNA UNIVERSITY TO PARDON VIRAL GEN Z NURSING STUDENTS. (PHOTO).

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 ‘Temper justice with mercy’ – NANS appeals to Madonna University to pardon viral Gen Z nursing students The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to the management of Madonna University to reconsider the expulsion of some nursing students over their involvement in a trending social media video recorded within a hospital environment. In a statement signed by Dist. Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, GCNS, President of NANS, the students’ conduct was described as inappropriate and inconsistent with the standards expected of nursing students. NANS, however, urged the university to temper justice with mercy and replace the expulsion with a stern warning. The statement read, “No doubt, such conduct is grossly inappropriate and does not align with the ethics, discipline and professional standards expected of students of Nursing. “However, we humbly appeal to the Management of Madonna University, a reputable institution with a long-standing commitment to academic exce...

LAGOS ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FREEDOM PARK FOR RENOVATION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAGOS ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FREEDOM PARK FOR RENOVATION The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has announced that Freedom Park, Lagos Island, will be temporarily closed for renovation works from Monday, 5th to Sunday, 11th October, 2026. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, said the temporary closure is to allow for scheduled maintenance and upgrade works aimed at enhancing visitor experience and preserving the historic facility. She revealed that the Park will be reopened to the public immediately after the renovation exercise. The Permanent Secretary stressed that the Lagos State Government regrets any inconvenience the temporary closure may cause members of the public.

NIGERIA'S VOTER REGISTER EXCEEDS 103 MILLION, INEC UNVEILS 2027 ELECTION PREPARATIONS. (PHOTO).

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 How Fuel Subsidy Removal Funded 500 Million Dollar Lagos Airport Rebuild, Says Festus Keyamo Aviation Infrastructure Boosted by Subsidy Reform The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that the controversial removal of the fuel subsidy under President Bola Tinubu's administration has directly funded critical aviation infrastructure. Speaking in Lagos, Keyamo disclosed that approximately 500 million dollars was raised over the last two years to finance the comprehensive reconstruction of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and other vital aviation projects. According to the minister, the funds utilized for these major upgrades were not sourced through external borrowing. Instead, he attributed the availability of capital to improved national liquidity and a significant boost in foreign reserves, which he claims rose from 3 billion dollars to 56 billion dollars. Keyamo highlighted these economic indicators as a clear sign of grow...

PRESIDENT TINUBU RETURNS TO ABUJA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU RETURNS TO ABUJA   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Lagos for Abuja this evening after his six-day visit to the former seat of government.   President Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Tuesday, September 29, after spending his annual vacation in London and Paris.   While in Lagos, the President addressed the nation on 1st  October to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day anniversary.   Later that day, the President attended the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts for the National Premiere of MKO, a documentary that chronicles the life, political struggle, and enduring legacy of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola and the historic June 12 pro-democracy struggle.   President Tinubu also, on Sunday, paid a visit to the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Akiolu, at his Iga Iduganran Palace on Lagos Island.   Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) October 5,...

TROOPS DEAL BLOW TO TERRORISTS, RECOVER AK-47 RIFLE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 TROOPS DEAL BLOW TO TERRORISTS, RECOVER AK-47 RIFLE Troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt a significant blow to terrorists, neutralising one, apprehending another and recovering an AK-47 rifle during an intelligence-led operation at Abakuradi Village in Geidam Local Government Area. Acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement of terrorist elements in the area on 5 October 2026, troops of 159 Battalion, in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force, swiftly mobilised to the location and made contact with the terrorists. During the ensuing encounter, troops neutralised one terrorist and apprehended another, while several others fled the scene with suspected gunshot wounds. Exploitation of the area led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle and one magazine. Troops are currently exploiting the area and pursuing the fleeing terrorists to prevent their regrouping or further criminal activities. The successful operation underscores the effectiveness of intelligence-led opera...