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Buni Inspects Damaturu Flyover, Underpass, and Road Projects

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, on Saturday inspected the ongoing Damaturu flyover and underpass, as well as the Damaturu–Gambir road project. The governor, who was accompanied by Deputy Governor Idi Barde Gubana and other top officials, said he was impressed with the quality and pace of work. Buni noted that the flyover would ease […]

Customs Launches One-Stop-Shop to Cut Clearance Time to 48 Hours

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has introduced a One-Stop-Shop (OSS) initiative aimed at reducing cargo clearance time from 21 days to just 48 hours. The reform was unveiled during a management meeting with Customs Area Controllers in Abuja, according to a statement released on Sunday. Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi described the OSS as a “transformative shift” […]

Pirates Abduct 17 Passengers on Calabar–Oron Waterways

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 17 passengers by suspected sea pirates along the Calabar waterways. The incident occurred on Thursday when armed men hijacked a commercial boat belonging to Sea Express Limited, which was ferrying over 30 passengers from Calabar, Cross River, to Oron, Akwa Ibom. Confirming the development […]

Edo State Governor Approves New Commissioner-Designates

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government hereby notifies the general public that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the nomination of the following individuals as Commissioner-Designates for Edo State: Dr. Elizabeth Ebosele Dr. Elizabeth Onome Ebosele is a development economist, public policy expert, and humanitarian with proven expertise in budgeting, planning, and […]

Influencer Zuza Biene Dies at 14 After Long Cancer Battle

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Social media influencer Zuza Biene has died at the age of 14 after an 11-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). She passed away on September 22, 2025, according to The New York Post. Zuza, who openly shared her cancer journey on Instagram and TikTok, gained a large following while raising awareness for childhood cancer. […]

Rudeboy Vows Legal Action After Social-Media User Accuses Him of Coercing Former Housemaid

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, known as Rudeboy, has threatened to pursue “every necessary means” to find and sue a social-media user who alleged he coerced a former domestic worker — an accusation the singer called defamatory. The controversy erupted after photos from the 25th birthday party of Rudeboy’s wife, Ivy Ifeoma, circulated on X (formerly […]

Osun Princes Urge Regulation of Monarchs’ Social Media Use Amid Supremacy Clash

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Princes from three royal families in Iwo, Osun State, have appealed to the state government and the Osun State Traditional Council to regulate the use of social media by monarchs, warning that online disputes among traditional rulers could deepen disunity in Yorubaland. Their call followed the ongoing supremacy battle between the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba […]

Jigawa Trains 400 Youths in Date Palm Cultivation to Boost Jobs and Fight Desertification

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Jigawa State Government has empowered 400 young people with training in date palm cultivation as part of efforts to diversify the economy, create jobs, and combat desertification. Speaking at the graduation ceremony on Monday at the Yakubu Gowon NYSC Orientation Camp, Fanisau, Dutse, Governor Umar Namadi said the initiative was designed to equip youths […]