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By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — THE Association of Concerned Local Government Workers, ACLGW, in Osun State, yesterday, urged workers returning to work to eschew violence and adhere to the ethics of their professions.Recall that the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, in the state has ordered its members to resume work […]

•Says 95% poor Nigerians exempted or to witness drastic tax cuts •To tax profit only, not turnover By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, said it has commenced the implementation of the new tax laws and that it won’t be distracted by the gazetted copy controversy. Executive Chairman of the NRS, […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has commended road contractors delivering quality projects across Edo South Senatorial District, while warning that contracts would be revoked from those failing to meet agreed standards and timelines. The governor gave the warning yesterday during an inspection tour of ongoing road construction projects in the […]

…Say loyalty is to Obi’s vision, not party labels …Signal readiness to follow Obi across platforms By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Obidient Movement has ruled out any possibility of Mr. Peter Obi accepting a vice-presidential slot in the 2027 election, declaring that its support is solely for his emergence as President of the Federal […]

By Davies Iheamnachor & Daniel Abia Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People, MOSOP, have stressed that unity remains the most critical requirement for the Ogoni people to achieve justice, peace and sustainable development. In a message to commemorate the 2026 Ogoni Day celebration, Governor Fubara reaffirmed […]

…Nabs ‘Mama Kerosine’, seizes opioids, skunk in 5 states By Kingsley Omonobi Following the seizure of 31.5 kilograms of cocaine aboard a merchant vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the GDNL Terminal, Apapa Port, Lagos, on Friday, January 2, 2026, the agency has taken into custody […]

Damaturu— No fewer than 25 persons died while 14 others are still missing after a boat capsized along Yobe River in Garbi town, Nguru Local Government Area of the state. Executive Secretary, Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, YOSEMA, Dr. Mohammad Goje, disclosed this in a statement in Damaturu yesterday. He said the incident occurred at […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY— Kidnappers in Edo State who abducted two brothers, Abu Ibrahim and Abu Tahir, on January 2, 2026, are demanding a ransom of N200 million from their family. The father of the abductees, Abu Momoh, said yesterday that the kidnappers initially demanded N200 million but later reduced it to N100 million, […]

By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—Troops of 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, in Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State, have arrested several suspects, including a native doctor, following intelligence on criminal activities. Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade, Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, confirmed the arrests, noting that arms and […]

By Chuks Oyema-Aziken Troops of 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, have dismantled a criminal gang and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, arresting multiple suspects linked to cult-related activities. Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 63 […]

By Myke Uzendu, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent approval of the cancellation of approximately $1.42 billion and ₦5.57 trillion in legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account, describing it as a blatant violation of the Constitution. In a […]

From John Silas Leading manufacturer of mattresses, pillows and other bedding products, Mouka, has renewed its unwavering commitment and tradition of enhancing lives by providing quality sleep by welcoming 71 newborns at the dawn of the New Year. This was in a vibrant collaboration with public healthcare facilities across 15 states, including Lagos, Oyo, Imo, […]