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NLC demands energy sector shake-up
*Says people ‘re making profit out of Nigeria’s power failure• Insists Govt must end payment for darkness By Victor Ahiuma-Young Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called for a fundamental shake-up
FMBN takes mortgage to London, offers Nigerians abroad N100m loan at 9%
…Nigerians in diaspora can now buy homes in Nigeria By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, has launched a new mortgage scheme in London for
Police arrest 19-year-old over armed robbery, recover stolen motorcycle in Plateau
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old man, Abba Ahmed, in connection with an alleged armed robbery during which a motorcycle was reportedly
Troops rescue 33 kidnapped passengers in Zamfara
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, JTF NW OPFY, have rescued 33 passengers reportedly abducted by terrorists in
How I facilitated FUOYE’s establishment — Senator Arise
By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Ayo Arise, has explained his role in the establishment of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE, saying he facilitated the
2027: Obi–Kwankwaso Movement alleges plot to destabilise NDC in Enugu
…urges members to stay united By Chinedu Adonu The Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement in Enugu State has alleged attempts to sow confusion and destabilise the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the
DEBT ALLEGATION: Opposition lied, Taraba not owing N1.2tn — Govt
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Taraba State Government has dismissed claims by opposition politicians that the state is burdened with N1.2 trillion in debt, describing the figure as misleading
Man shot dead on way to church in Plateau
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — A man reportedly on his way to church was shot dead by suspected gunmen at Fann community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau
2027: Kebbi PDP rejects rumour of supporting APC
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kebbi State has dismissed reports that it has endorsed the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead
Lagos Govt arrests hoodlums harassing, extorting motorists on Lekki-Ajah Expressway
The Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on hoodlums accused of harassing, intimidating and extorting motorists along major roads in the state. The state Commissioner for Environment and Water
