05 Feb, 2026
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Abia govt sacks investors from farm estates, revokes contracts

The Abia State government has sacked contractors handling some of its investments and terminated every existing contract with the affected companies for allegedly breaching the terms and conditions guiding the agreement. Abia State Commissioner for Agriculture, Cliff Agbaeze gave the order in a press release, declaring that the revocation of the contract takes effect from […]

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Makinde Pledges To Boost Spending Power Of Oyo People In 2025

Oyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, has assured the people of the state that his administration would take necessary actions to ease their economic hardship and guarantee their increased spending power in 2025. Governor Makinde gave the assurance on Wednesday in his statewide broadcast to the people of the State on the occasion of the […]

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We Can’t Defeat Terrorism Without Citizens’ Support — NSA

The National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu has declared the fight against terrorism and criminality cannot be won without active participation of citizens. Ribadu also called on citizens to promptly report any suspicious movements to security agencies. The NSA in a New Year message signed by the National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Center, Office of […]

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We Will Boost Osun Economy With Adire Production, Says Adeleke

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has disclosed his administration’s plan to boost the state’s economy by encouraging entrepreneurs in the Adire fabric industry. He stated this at the World Media Conference of the Adire Osun exhibition/festival and the official unveiling of the festival logo in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. Adeleke, who unveiled […]

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Adelabu blames vandalism for failure to increase power generation to 6,000MW

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed the failure to increase power generation to 6,000 megawatts (MW) as promised to the rampant vandalism of infrastructure. The 26 electricity plants on the national grid, electricity generation peaked at 4,450MW yesterday. While the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had earlier this year increased the tariff to […]

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Nigerian military, Amnesty International trade words over ‘accidental bombings’

The military high command and the rights organisation Amnesty International, on Tuesday, clashed over the series of accidental bombings by the air and land forces in their bid to clear terrorists from their enclaves, which also affected some villagers. While Amnesty International stated that troops deserve to be probed and held accountable for their actions, […]

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Court remands man for allegedly killing his 92-year-old mother in Ekiti

An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, in Ekiti State, on Tuesday remanded a 52-year-old man, Ademilua Oni, over the alleged murder of his mother. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is being tried for murder. Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp Elijah Adejare, informed the court that the defendant committed the offence on December 15, at Iropora-Ekiti […]