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By Sani Bala Karo, Kano As the 2030 universal deadline for ending open defecation steadily approaches, Kano State Government has set up machinery to deliver on the remaining eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) awaiting validation to achieve state-wide open defecation-free (ODF) status. This was made known by Managing Director (MD), Kano State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, Engr. Shamwilu Abdulƙadir Isa, at a meeting of stakeholders and partners in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in the state. He said the move was in fulfilment of the National Protocols on ending open defecation across states of the federation under Executive…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Senatorial Candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has hailed the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for the purchase and arrival of two surveillance aircraft to improve the state's security situation. Oguntoyinbo said the arrival of the aircraft on Tuesday was a testimony that Gov. Makinde was a thorough democrat and genuine, painstaking leader. There were reports that Oyo State government, on Tuesday, bolstered its security architecture with the delivery of two surveillance aircraft, as Gov. Makinde said the investment would significantly improve intelligence gathering, aerial surveillance and…

*PDP Guber Candidate Aondoakaa, Gov Alia React *2 Female Suspects Nabbed Over Fake Kidnap Plot‎‎By Sam Tyav, Makurdi ‎Fresh bloodshed rocked Benue State as no fewer than 15 residents of Eleyi-Okpoju, Ipom-Ukpoju and other neighbouring communities in Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) were allegedly killed by suspected herdsmen on Tuesday, leaving many others with various degrees of injuries.‎‎The attacks reportedly occurred at a time the residents least expected them even as preliminary information from the areas said the raids were unprovoked.‎‎A resident who volunteered to speak, told People&Politics that the attacks were coordinated, adding that some residents were still missing…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has commended the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III, for his continued support for the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Sultan's Palace in Sokoto, weekend, the First Lady praised the monarch's commitment to the administration's programmes and appealed for sustained support. "Your Eminence always shows keen interest in all the programmes we are implementing under the Renewed Hope Agenda. We sincerely appreciate your support," she said. Mrs. Tinubu urged the Sultan to continue supporting Federal Government's efforts to improve the…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has expressed dismay over Governor Seyi Makinde's alleged spirited efforts to prevent the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from examining the records of financial transactions involving his administration in the last seven years, stating that the development was appalling and shameful. A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, the state capital, had, last Wednesday, granted a prayer sought by the State government to prevent EFCC from obtaining the financial details of all contracts awarded by the Makinde-led administration from 2021 to date, while this was reported…

By Sani Bala Karo, Kano Kano Online Media chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has honoured the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his administration’s unwavering support for the media profession and commitment to strengthening journalism in the North-West state. The award presentation ceremony, held at the Council Chamber, Government House, Kano, was witnessed by members of the State Executive Council and other senior government officials. The honour was conferred on Gov. Yusuf in appreciation of his administration’s sustained partnership with the Kano Online Media chapel, particularly for facilitating…

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Chevron has strengthened its presence in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector after securing a new oil exploration licence in the country’s 2025 licensing round. The award was made to Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami unit, which emerged successful in the competitive bid for Petroleum Prospecting Licence (PPL) 2010. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced the winners of the licensing round in Abuja on 21 July, 2026. Chevron described the development as a significant milestone that aligns with its long-term strategy of expanding its global exploration portfolio through…

By Stephen Gbadamosi United States (US) President Donald Trump has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his decisive leadership “on behalf of the Nigerian people.” In a letter to President Tinubu, Trump applauded Tinubu’s resolve “to tackle the issues plaguing Nigeria, especially the violence affecting Christian communities.” The information was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. According to Trump: “It is a true honour to stand with you in the fight against these terrorists and to make the Federal Republic of Nigeria stronger and more prosperous.” Onanuga said…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has flagged off the 2026 distribution of fertilisers and other farm inputs to 63,000 registered smallholder farmers in the South-East state. Mbah said the move was in line with his administration's commitment to eradicating poverty and growing the state into a $30 billion economy, noting that 40 per cent of the envisaged growth would come from agriculture. According to him, his administration had always seen agriculture as more than just a mere source of food, but as big business, hence the efforts to migrate farmers in the state from subsistence…

‎‎By Sam Tyav, Makurdi ‎Chairman of Benue State Board of Internal Revenue Service (BIRS), Mr. Joseph Kwaghgba, has disclosed that the mandate of BIRS is not to fund agencies of government, but to generate money for the state through tax collection.‎‎Speaking with some journalists in his office on Monday, the Chairman noted that the constitutional provision guiding the board's operations does not allow it to spend money.‎‎The BIRS boss explained that after collection of taxes, the agency remits same to government while the Ministry of Finance disburses the money to the appropriate agencies as provided for in the budget.‎‎Kwaghgba called on…