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FCT Residents To Experience Two-Week Blackout

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will experience a long period of power outages starting today Monday, January 6 The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced this in a statement via its X handle on Friday. It said the power outage

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January 6, 2025

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Odili’s Ex-Commissioner Claims Wike Thrives in Turmoil, Not Peace

A former Commissioner for Works and later Water Resources during Peter Odili’s administrations in Rivers State, David Briggs, has dismissed claims by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that he revived Odili’s political career. Instead, Briggs credited Odili with

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January 6, 2025

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PETROAN begs FG to Privatise Refineries, Seeks ₦100bn Grant From Tinubu

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has asked the Federal Government to privatise state-owned refineries, requesting a ₦100bn grant from President Bola Tinubu to help oil marketers stay afloat. In a statement on Saturday, titled PETROAN’S Retrospect of

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January 6, 2025

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2027: Rhodes-Vivour Declares Interest For Lagos Gov Race

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has declared his intention to join the 2027 governorship race in Lagos. Rhodes-Vivour, popularly known as GRV participated in the governorship race in 2023 under the Labour Party (LP) but lost to the incumbent, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, of the ruling All

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January 6, 2025

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2027: El-Rufai Denies Joining PDP

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has debunked the rumour that he has left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and has decamped to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A close aide to the former governor told Channels Television that

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January 6, 2025

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2027: PDP Aims for More Governorship Wins, Says NWC

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its intention to increase the number of state governors from the current 12 by 2027 and to reclaim governance at the national level. This statement was made by the party’s National

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January 6, 2025

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Court Rules Fubara Free to Transact with 3 Legislative Lawmakers

A Rivers State High Court, Port Harcourt division has ruled that the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is legally empowered to transact business with the three lawmakers who have not vacated their seats in the state house of assembly. This was contained in

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January 6, 2025

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BREAKING: FG allocates N146 billion counterpart funding for 68km Lagos Green Line rail project connecting Victoria Island (VI), Lekki, Ajah

The Federal Government has allocated N146.14 billion as counterpart funding for the Lagos Green Line Metro Rail Project, a 68km rail network that will stretch from the Lekki Free Zone to the Marina, connecting key areas of Lagos, including Victoria Island (VI),

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January 5, 2025

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Death Toll in Jigawa Farmers-Herders Clash Rises to Nine

The death toll in the violent clash between farmers and herders in Gululu, a community in Miga Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has risen to nine, police authorities have confirmed. The altercation, which began on Friday over allegations of theft, spiraled

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January 5, 2025

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Terrorists Attack Kebbi Community, Kill Two Police Officers, Rustle Cattle

Terrorists launched a deadly attack on Natsini, a quiet community in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, on Thursday night, killing two police officers and rustling nearly 200 cattle. According to information gathered, the assailants, armed with sophisticated weapons, invaded the

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January 5, 2025

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Borno State Subsidises Petrol for Farmers at N600 per Litre

The Borno State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, has introduced a petrol subsidy initiative aimed at supporting farmers engaged in irrigation farming across the state. The subsidy will see petrol sold to farmers at N600 per litre, significantly

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January 5, 2025

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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU: EASTERN RAIL LINE WILL BE COMPLETED, AND ANAMBRA BASIN WILL RECEIVE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

President Bola Tinubu has made a firm commitment that his administration will complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. President Tinubu gave the assurance during an interactive session with South East leaders during his official visit to Enugu State

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January 5, 2025

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Kaduna’s Peace Dialogue with Bandits Faces Early Setbacks Amid Optimism

In a landmark move aimed at restoring peace in Kaduna State, a peace deal brokered by the Kaduna State Government has seen several notorious bandit leaders agree to lay down their arms. The initiative, in collaboration with federal agencies, has sparked cautious

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January 4, 2025

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Bride Allegedly Poisons Wedding Guests in Jigawa, Leaving One Dead, Groom Hospitalised

Tragedy struck in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State as a wedding celebration turned fatal following allegations that the bride poisoned food served at the reception. The incident left one guest dead and the groom critically ill, while others who consumed

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January 4, 2025

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Oshiomhole Lauds PDP for ‘Best Player’ Wike’s Role in Fixing Abuja

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for “allowing” Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to serve in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The senator likened Wike’s appointment to a rival football team gaining

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January 4, 2025

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FCT Residents To Experience Two-Week Blackout

Odili’s Ex-Commissioner Claims Wike Thrives in Turmoil, Not Peace

PETROAN begs FG to Privatise Refineries, Seeks ₦100bn Grant From Tinubu

2027: Rhodes-Vivour Declares Interest For Lagos Gov Race

2027: El-Rufai Denies Joining PDP

2027: PDP Aims for More Governorship Wins, Says NWC

Court Rules Fubara Free to Transact with 3 Legislative Lawmakers

BREAKING: FG allocates N146 billion counterpart funding for 68km Lagos Green Line rail project connecting Victoria Island (VI), Lekki, Ajah

Death Toll in Jigawa Farmers-Herders Clash Rises to Nine

Terrorists Attack Kebbi Community, Kill Two Police Officers, Rustle Cattle

Borno State Subsidises Petrol for Farmers at N600 per Litre

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU: EASTERN RAIL LINE WILL BE COMPLETED, AND ANAMBRA BASIN WILL RECEIVE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

Kaduna’s Peace Dialogue with Bandits Faces Early Setbacks Amid Optimism

Bride Allegedly Poisons Wedding Guests in Jigawa, Leaving One Dead, Groom Hospitalised

Oshiomhole Lauds PDP for ‘Best Player’ Wike’s Role in Fixing Abuja

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