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COURT CASE AGAINST EX-PENSION BOSS FACES FRESH LEGAL CHALLENGE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The defence team of former Pension Reform Task Team chairman, Dr. Abdulrasheed Abdullahi Maina, has asked the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory to stop further proceedings, insisting
FIRE HITS LAGOS AIRPORT TERMINAL, FLIGHTS DIVERTED By:Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban A fire outbreak at the old terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos caused brief disruption on Tuesday evening, leaving six people with minor injuries and forcing the diversion of three
EBONYI LAWMAKER DEFENDS GOVERNOR, DENIES GENOCIDE CLAIMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Chinedu Ogah has defended Francis Ogbonna’s actions in addressing communal conflicts in Ebonyi State, emphasizing that recent curfews and interventions were aimed at restoring peace and stability. Briefing journalists in Abuja,
TINUBU SIGNS ELECTORAL REFORM BILL, SIGNALS FRESH PUSH FOR CREDIBLE POLLS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday signed the Electoral Reform Bill into law at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
FFS URGES FIRE SAFETY IN HOMES AND MARKETS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Fire Service has advised Nigerians to install and learn how to use fire extinguishers in homes, markets, and business premises. Speaking through Assistant Comptroller General Umar Faruk-Muhammad, the
NORTHERN GOVERNORS SYMPATHISE WITH SINGA MARKET FIRE VICTIMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Northern States Governors’ Forum has expressed deep sympathy with traders and victims affected by the recent fire at Kano State’s Singa Market. Chairman of the forum and Muhammadu Yahaya
NIDCOM WELCOMES HOME 13 NIGERIANS RESCUED FROM TRAFFICKING IN GHANA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has received 13 Nigerians rescued from a human trafficking network in Ghana, following coordinated diplomatic and inter-agency efforts. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
GOMBE GOVT MOVES TO BOOST WATER SUPPLY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Gombe State Government has intensified efforts to address persistent water supply challenges across the state, citing growing demand and infrastructure constraints. Commissioner for Water, Environment and Forest Resources, Muhammad Fawu,
EL-RUFAI ALLEGES AIRPORT HARASSMENT AS AIDES CLAIM SECURITY AGENTS SEIZED PASSPORT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai was at the centre of fresh controversy on Thursday after his media aide alleged that security operatives attempted to arrest
POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER BOMB SCARE AT BAYELSA SECRETARIAT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Police in Bayelsa State have arrested a suspect following a bomb scare at the State Secretariat complex in Yenagoa on Wednesday morning, which led to the evacuation of civil