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TWO DIE IN BAYELSA ROAD CRASH AS STATE TAKES OVER TREATMENT OF VICTIMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Two persons have been confirmed dead in a road accident involving an 18-seater bus and a van along the Sagbama–Ekeremor road in Bayelsa State. The
SENATE SETS MARCH 17 FOR PASSAGE OF ₦48.472TRN 2026 BUDGET By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Senate has scheduled March 17, 2026, for the final consideration and passage of the ₦48.472 trillion 2026 budget. The decision was taken by the Senate Committee on
ZAMFARA APC, SSG’S OFFICE CLASH OVER DEFECTION CLAIMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Zamfara State chapter of the APC and the Office of the Secretary to the State Government have exchanged sharp statements over claims that Bello Nakwada, younger brother of the
ICPC APPOINTS OKESANJO AS RESIDENT CONSULTANT FOR STRATEGY AND COMMUNICATIONS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has appointed Mrs Temilade Okesanjo as Resident Consultant for Strategy and Communications to improve coordination, effectiveness and public engagement.
KEBBI SETS UP COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT DISPLACED PERSONS IN YAURI AXIS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kebbi State Government has set up a special committee to provide immediate relief to residents displaced by insecurity in Yauri, Shanga, Ngaski and Koko Besse Local
OFFICE OF THE ACCOUNTANT GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION PRESS RELEASE Monday February 2nd, 2026 FG, STATES, LGCs SHARE N1.969 TRILLION December 2025 REVENUE A total sum of N1.969 trillion, being December 2025 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government,
INEC BEGINS STATEWIDE ROTATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION IN GOMBE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced a statewide rotational Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Gombe State to give eligible residents easier access to voter registration services. INEC said the
KANO GOVT PROBES REPORTED DIPHTHERIA, CSM DEATHS IN GARKO By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Government has launched an investigation into reported deaths linked to suspected diphtheria and cerebrospinal meningitis in Gamji Village, Garko Local Government Area. The move followed media
POLICE ARREST 21 ILLEGAL MINERS IN ZAMFARA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Police in Zamfara State have arrested 21 suspected illegal miners during coordinated raids in Zurmi and Maradun areas of the state. The operation followed repeated reports of unlawful mining activities in
WEST AFRICAN LEADERS AGREE ON REGIONAL ANTI-TERRORISM FRAMEWORK By:Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban West African leaders have agreed to establish a permanent regional framework to confront the growing threat of terrorism, violent extremism, and cross-border crime, warning that delay is no longer an option.