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Happenings At River Park Estate Is To Protect FCT Residents — Wike
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Happenings At River Park Estate Is To Protect FCT Residents — Wike

Ruth Nwokwu

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified that the ongoing issues surrounding River Park Estate in Lugbe area of Abuja were part of efforts by the FCT Administration to protect residents and regularise land ownership within the territory.…

Crime Has Drastically Reduced In FCT — Wike
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Crime Has Drastically Reduced In FCT — Wike

Nafisat Abdulrahman

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that crime rates in the nation’s capital have dropped significantly under the current administration. Wike made this known on Friday during his monthly media parley in Abuja, where he commended…

Federal Government Launches Digital Scheme For Teachers Nationwide
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Federal Government Launches Digital Scheme For Teachers Nationwide

Henry Tyohemba

The federal government has launched an initiative to empower teachers across the country with subsidised mobile devices and free data access to enhance professional development and classroom delivery. The Federal Ministry of Education unveiled the scheme in Abuja late…

I’m Not Tinubu’s Spokesperson — Wike
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I’m Not Tinubu’s Spokesperson — Wike

Ruth Nwokwu

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he was not a spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu or the federal government just because he was publicising his activities Wike made the clarification on Friday morning during his monthly…

Nigerian Business Leaders To Lead 2025 Africa-Caribbean Trade Summit
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Nigerian Business Leaders To Lead 2025 Africa-Caribbean Trade Summit

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Nigerian entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders are set to play a central role as the GUBA Awards hosts its first-ever Caribbean edition in Barbados in the next month of November. Organised in partnership with the Office of the Prime Minister of Barbados, the event…

Fire Guts 500 Stalls In Kano Market
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Fire Guts 500 Stalls In Kano Market

Hafsat Bello Bahara

A massive fire has destroyed more than 500 stalls at Shuwaki Market in Gari local government area of Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday by its Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi. According to the…

CG Customs Adeniyi Vows To Give Nigeria’s Wrestling National Outlook
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CG Customs Adeniyi Vows To Give Nigeria’s Wrestling National Outlook

Salifu Usman

The presidential hopeful for the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) and Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged to enhance the visibility of wrestling in Nigeria if elected as president of the NWF. He made this commitment…

Korean Cultural Centre To Promote Taekwondo In Nigeria
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Korean Cultural Centre To Promote Taekwondo In Nigeria

Affa Acho

The Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN) has recently announced its initiative to promote Taekwondo across Nigeria. This initiative will involve partnerships with various Taekwondo institutions throughout the country, aiming to elevate the sport and showcase its potential to…

Sports Federation Elections: Aspirants Hail NSC For Seamless Process
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Sports Federation Elections: Aspirants Hail NSC For Seamless Process

Salifu Usman

Ahead of this weekend’s National Sports Federations board elections, candidates vying for the presidency of various federations have commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) electoral committee for its seamless and transparent process leading up to the elections. The…

Lagos Women Run Names Oduwole As Ambassador
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Lagos Women Run Names Oduwole As Ambassador

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The Minister for Trade and Industry, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has been appointed as an Ambassador for the Lagos Women Run, coinciding with the approach of the 2025 edition of the event. The project’s coordinator, Tayo Popoola, informed our correspondent that Dr. Oduwole will serve…

Alia Sacks Lobi Stars Football Club Management
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Alia Sacks Lobi Stars Football Club Management

Hembadoon Orsar

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the immediate dissolution of the board and management of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi. The decision was announced on Thursday in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula. According to…

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NSC Inspects Facilities For 2026 National Sports Festival In Enugu

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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has conducted another inspection of sporting facilities in Enugu State as preparations continue for the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival, scheduled for 2026. According to a statement released by Kola Daniel, Special Adviser on…