Tinubu orders Abuja land allocation for Abdulsalami Abubakar centre

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Saturday directed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to allocate a parcel of land along the Airport Road in Abuja for the development of the Abdulsalami Abubakar African Resource Centre, and pledged that the Federal Government would fund the construction of the facility. The President […]

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Gen Rabe: Ministers, senators, govs may be next target if… — Buratai

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (retd.) Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.) has warned that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity could soon place top political office holders, including ministers, senators and state governors, in the crosshairs of terrorists and bandits if urgent measures are not taken. Buratai issued the […]

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Natasha rallies support for Ekiti PDP governorship candidate

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and PDP supporters at the campaign ground in Ekiti. Photo: Natasha media office The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has thrown her weight behind the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Oluwole Oluyede, describing him as a competent and people-oriented leader […]

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Ex-generals blame govt as former Army spokesman dies in captivity

Departed retired Major General in the Nigerian Army, Rabe Abubakar President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the death of a retired Major General in the Nigerian Army, Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted by bandits in Katsina State and later died in their custody. This was as ex-army generals expressed anger over Abubakar’s death, describing […]

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11 burial guests feared dead in Benue boat accident

Image showing a capsized boat. For representational purposes.Credit: iStock via deccanherald.com No fewer than 11 people, including a pregnant woman and six children, were feared dead when a boat conveying them from a burial ceremony capsized on River Benue in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a local source who simply identified […]

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At 60, I still chase news like young reporters – NAN MD, Ali

Ali: Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, Ali M. Ali, who clocked 60 on June 7, 2026, tells Gift Habin about his life, career, and experiences spanning journalism, leadership, and public service Looking back at your formative years, what were some of the defining experiences that shaped your character and ambitions? Well, looking […]

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Adeleke Appoints Mrs Samson as UNIOSUN Chancellor

New Chancellor, Osun State University, Mrs Victoria Adunola Samson, Mama BOVAS, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has approved the appointment of Mrs Victoria Adunola Samson, popularly known as Mama BOVAS, as the new Chancellor of Osun State University, Osogbo. This was in a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Olawale Rasheed. Integrity, hard work, and visionary […]

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Why I handed over power to democratically-elected govt within 11 months – Abdulsalami

The former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has reflected on one of the most consequential periods in Nigeria’s history, saying the decision to hand over power to a civilian government in 1999 was both a political necessity and a moral obligation to rescue the country from prolonged instability. Speaking at his 84th birthday celebration and […]

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Ondo police issues security advice to residents, publishes officers on sensitive duty posts contacts for emergencies

In a bid to activate interaction with residents of Ondo State and render timely intervention in cases of emergencies, the Ondo State police command has published contacts of all its officers manning sensitive duty posts statewide. The step is part of the comprehensive security measures being taken by security agencies in the state in collaboration […]

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