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Remi Tinubu Donates ₦1 Billion to Victims of Benue Herders’ Attack

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a significant humanitarian gesture, First Lady Remi Tinubu has announced a ₦1 billion donation from the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) to support families displaced by a suspected herder’s attack in Benue State. The announcement was made at the New Banquet Hall of the Benue State Government House during her condolence visit to the state, […]

Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Development, Counters Claims of Northern Neglect

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to equitable development across all regions of Nigeria, insisting that no part of the country will be left behind in the ongoing national transformation agenda. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, at the opening ceremony of a two-day […]

Edo Judiciary Rallies Behind Governor Okpebholo’s Crackdown on Cultism and Kidnapping

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State’s judiciary and legal practitioners have unanimously pledged their full support for Governor Monday Okpebholo’s intensified fight against cultism and kidnapping. This strong endorsement emerged during a high-level meeting on Tuesday at the Government House in Benin City, where Governor Okpebholo hosted the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, along with a […]

Governor Nwifuru Suspends 85 Ebonyi Officials Over Negligence of Duty

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

ABAKALIKI — Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the suspension of 85 top government officials, including 25 commissioners, 22 permanent secretaries, 14 senior special assistants, and 24 special assistants, for failing to attend a critical government function. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, will last for one month without salary. Affected commissioners have […]

Edo Governor Suspends Oil and Gas Adviser Over Unauthorized Fundraising

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Isere, over unauthorized fundraising activities related to a planned oil and gas summit in the state. The suspension was made public through a statement released today in Benin by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor. The statement […]

Tinubu Mourns Victims of Adamawa Flood, Niger Boat Mishap, Commends Emergency Responders

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over two tragic incidents that occurred in Adamawa and Niger States. In a statement issued on Monday, the President extended heartfelt condolences to the families affected by severe flooding in Yola, Adamawa State. He also mourned the victims of a deadly boat mishap in Guni village, Shiroro Local […]

Marketers Reject Dangote’s Push to Ban Fuel Imports, Warn Against Monopoly Risk

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the Federal Government’s ‘Nigeria First’ policy to include a ban on imported refined petroleum products. However, the proposal has drawn sharp criticism from key players in the downstream oil sector, who warn it could lead to a monopoly and stifle […]

Nigeria Customs Deepens China Ties to Accelerate Modernisation and Trade Facilitation

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is ramping up efforts to modernise its operations through a strategic partnership with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), with a strong focus on technology integration, capacity building, and cross-border knowledge exchange. In a statement released Sunday, NCS National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, announced that […]