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Oyo State Government Denies Extortion Allegations in Gbagi Market Redevelopment
The Oyo State Government has dismissed claims that it replaced the car park at Gbagi Market with new shops and extorted money from traders. The Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Adeniyi Adebisi, described the allegations as false and mischievous. According to Adebisi, the redevelopment project is a well-planned initiative aimed at promoting […]
Government Weeds Out “Briefcase Farmers” in Agricultural Sector
The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its agricultural interventions, aiming to ensure that only genuine farmers benefit from its programs. This move comes as part of a broader effort to revamp the sector and increase food production. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, […]
Northern Region Has No Reason to Regret Supporting Tinubu, Asserts Bagudu
Minister of National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has affirmed that the Northern region has no reason to regret its support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at the Government-Citizen Engagement Forum in Kaduna, Bagudu emphasized that the region is adequately represented and involved in the current administration. Bagudu dismissed claims of marginalization, describing […]
Labour Party Raises the Alarm Over Harassment of Leaders Amidst ‘Malicious Petition’
The Labour Party (LP) led by Senator Nenadi Usman has raised serious concerns over the alleged harassment of its leaders by security agencies. This follows a “malicious petition” reportedly authored by one Abayomi Arabambi, who the party claims is impersonating its official spokesperson. The statement, which was released on Wednesday and signed by […]
35 Rescued Banditry Victims in Niger State Reunite With Families After Weeks in Police Custody
Thirty-five victims of banditry in Niger State, comprising 16 women and 19 children, have finally reunited with their families after weeks of protective custody under the Niger State Police Command. The victims, who were rescued in phases from various communities — including Kagara, Tegina, and Agwara — had been in police care since their release […]
Bauchi Electoral Commission Chairman, Ahmed Hardawa, Dies After Brief Illness
Ahmed Makama Hardawa, Chairman of the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC), has died following a brief illness. He passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Abuja, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. The announcement was made by Mukhtar Gidado, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Bala Mohammed, who expressed […]