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Army Moves Tactical Headquarters to Mangu, Launches Operation Hard Nut After 25 Killed in Bi Mper Attack
Yemi Kosoko in Jos The Nigerian Army has intensified security operations in Plateau State following Tuesday’s deadly assault on Bi Mper community in Mangu Local Government Area, where 25 people
Tinubu directs EFCC to channel seized funds, unclaimed dividends to NELFUND
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to channel all seized funds, unclaimed dividends, and trust funds to the Nigerian
Bayelsa grants 20 years electricity distribution licence to BYEDC
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Electricity Regulatory Agency (BYERA) has issued a 20-year electricity distribution licence to the Bayelsa Electricity Distribution Company Limited (BYEDC), marking a major step
Diri urges issue-based campaigns ahead of 2027
….Flags off Tinubu’s second-term bid in South-South, congratulates Adeleke By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA — Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has urged politicians and their supporters to ensure that campaigns
Tinubu presides over first FEC meeting since June
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House, Abuja, his first council meeting since June 29, 2026. The meeting
FG tightens rules, warns appointees against foreign trips without SGF’s approval
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has tightened regulations guiding official foreign travels by government appointees, warning that none of its appointees will be allowed to embark on official
Women’s group condemns impeachment of Bayelsa council chair
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Women for 35% Initiative of the AJU Morgan Elumelu Foundation has condemned the impeachment of the Chairman of Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa
Presidency: Nigeria Can’t Build $1trn Economy Without Full Participation Of Women
* Says women’s inclusion is not charity but growth strategy Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Presidency on Wednesday warned that Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy cannot be
Arsenal agree to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa
Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million ($68 million), according to reports on Wednesday. Gunners boss Mikel
UNICEF urges journalists to protect children’s dignity, privacy
By Egufe Yafugborhi & Peter Duru PORT HARCOURT — The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has urged Nigerian journalists to protect the dignity, privacy and safety of children in news
