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*Online Media Reach Millions Globally, Deploy Your Powers Professionally -Commissioner *We'll Partner With You -Online Group's Leader By Sani Bala Karo, Kano To contain the spate of misinformation and fake news emanating from some sections of the media, the Kano State Government and the state Online Media Chapel have agreed to strengthen collaboration to promote ethical and responsible journalism in the reportage of security matters in the North-West state. Speaking at an interactive session with Kano Online Media Chapel, the State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, stated that the move was in continuation of the…

A ghastly motor accident occurred in the early hours of today along the Sani Abacha Expressway, Wuse after the bridge, in Abuja,the nation's capital. The accident involved a Mercedes Benz 4Matic GL 550 with registration number RBC- 95DJ and a Howo truck tipper belonging to a firm, Big-Dee company from Nasarawa State. These were contained in a statement issued today by Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMD)'s Head of Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa. According to the statement, the accident occurred about 1am when the Mercedes vehicle ran into the rear of the truck which was fully loaded "with fine…

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has described as worrisome the incidents of mass abductions recorded in parts of the country even as she pleaded with Nigerians for patience as the authorities take the bull by the horns. At a Christmas interaction with children at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, on Thursday, 11 December, she reiterated that government was working to address the nation’s security challenges, especially those affecting children. On ongoing rescue operations, Mrs Tinubu noted that the administration had responded quickly to the incidents of mass kidnapping, pointing out, however, that managing security in a country as big…

*NSC DG Seeks More Support For Tinubu By Sam Tyav, Makurdi To ensure strict compliance with sanitation rules and make Benue State tidy, the management of Benue State Environmental Sanitation Agency (BENSESA) said it would henceforth crack down on violators of sanitation rules. Speaking with a select group of journalists in his office in Makurdi, the state capital, General Manager (GM) of the agency, Mr. Cletus Anta Igbaato, said that some people even in Makurdi metropolis were fond of contravening sanitation rules. The GM noted that the drainages in Makurdi, as well as roads constructed by Governor Hyacinth Alia, were…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1), has directed all traditional rulers in Ibadanland to ensure the security of lives and property in his domain in particular and Oyo State at large. The charge was contained in a press release issued and signed by the Olubadan’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga, on Wednesday. Olugbemiga said the monarch gave the charge shortly after a meeting between himself and members of Olubadan-in-Council with members of the Association of His Royal Highnesses of Ibadanland on Tuesday at Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan.…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the claims by "some uninformed minds" that President Bola Tinubu is behind the myriad of crises currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and a few others within the opposition party should be held responsible "as a result of their naivety, pride and insincerity." The PDP, which once dominated the political space in the country is now becoming a shadow of itself and continues to lose more members, including serving governors and lawmakers at both federal and state…

*As BRT Rollout Begins Soon By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Government has announced plans to restrict the operation of tricycles (Keke), yellow-coloured buses, and minibuses from five major highways across Enugu city, the state capital, paving the way for the smooth implementation of the state’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. This was made known by the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Obi Ozor, during a consultative meeting with transport unions and stakeholders at the Ministry’s headquarters in Enugu on Monday. Dr. Ozor listed the affected traffic corridors as Okpara Avenue–Abakaliki Road–New Haven Junction–Naira Triangle–Emene Airport; Ogui Road–Chime Avenue–Naira Triangle; and…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, has called on stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to allow lasting peace to reign in the opposition party. He spoke at a stakeholders' meeting of the party where they anonymously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term,last weekend. "As the Oyo State Ambassador for Renewed Hope, I reaffirm our collective commitment to building a stronger, more united, and more effective All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. "At the Enlarged Stakeholders Meeting, I emphasised that our central objective is to…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto As Nigeria marks the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a group, Gender Educators Initiative, in partnership with Action Against Hunger for the Vulnerable initiative (ACAFV), launched a micro-business empowerment programme targeting 100 internally displaced women in Sokoto State. The empowerment initiative is designed to tackle one of the root causes of vulnerability among displaced women --economic dependence --which often exposes them to abuse, exploitation and limited decision-making power. By supporting women to start and sustain small businesses, the programme aims to rebuild livelihoods and strengthen resilience. Speaking at the official launch in Sokoto,…

*Injuries As Police Teargas Peaceful Protesters*DSS, NASS Links In Contractors' Quest For Payment *Passersby Pour Invectives On Minister *Protest Set To Continue Tomorrow By our reporter It was a tense day at the No.1 Kapital Road, Area 11, Abuja headquarters of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) today as irate contractors converged on the front main entrance gate in protest over an over two-year-old debt stock of N5.2b owed them allegedly on the orders of the Minister of FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike. Several contingents of heavily armed police personnel and, later,soldiers and men of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)…