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Jun

2025

2027: North Must Support Tinubu To Complete 8 Years, He Did Well – Shehu Sani

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Politics

2027: North Must Support Tinubu To Complete 8 Years, He Did Well – Shehu Sani Former Senator and rights activist, Shehu Sani, has urged the North to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Sani, who spoke in an interview with journalists in Kaduna on Monday, said the North appreciated the progress made so far under President Tinubu. “For those of us from this part (North) of the country, we appreciate the progress made so far by this present government and for those of them who had the opportunity to do better and they failed, we tell them that…

Jun

2025

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How Governor Eno’s Daughter Was Manipulated By False Prophets – Akwa Ibom Govt Reveals

Gossips, News Flash, Politics, Religion

How Gov Eno’s Daughter Was Manipulated By False Prophets – Akwa Ibom Govt Reveals Akwa Ibom State Government has explained that Mrs Jane Eddidiong Ufot was under the manipulation of ‘false prophets’ to share the viral video in which she called out her father, Governor Umo Eno, over perceived evil forces behind last year’s death of her mother, Pastor Mrs Patience Eno. Apparently after failing to get his father’s attention within a tight ultimatum she set, Jane, Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to the Governor on Health, Safety and Environment, had shared the video of her and little daughter expressing intense…

Jun

2025

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NYSC Begins Payment Of 44k Arrears To Corps Members

Economy, Education, FGN, Youths

NYSC Begins Payment Of 44K Arrears To Corps Members The National Youth Service Corps has started paying arrears of the newly implemented monthly allowance to corps members. In a series of payments sighted by AttNews MEDIA correspondent, the scheme paid forty four thousand naira (44,000) to corps members after their 77,000 payment. In April, our correspondent reported that NYSC assured the corps members who recently completed their national service that they would be paid the arrears of the N77,000 allowance. Director-General of the NYSC, Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu gave the assurance during the Batch A 2025 pre-mobilisation workshop for heads…

Jun

2025

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I Never Benefitted Anything As ABIA Governor – Orji Uzor Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics

I Never Benefitted Anything As Abia Governor – Orji Uzor Kalu Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a senator representing Abia North in the 10th National Assembly has said holding public office has cost him more than it has benefited him. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on Monday, June 2, Kalu revealed that he used personal resources to run the State as Governor from 1999-2007 and continues to fund his legislative duties. He emphasised that instead of gaining from public office, his personal sacrifices have taken a toll on his finances and business interests. Kalu said: “I spent…

Jun

2025

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I Never Said I Was Out To Destroy Tinubu’s Yoruba Government – Senator Natasha

Gossips, News Flash, Politics

I Never Said I Was Out To Destroy Tinubu’s Yoruba Govt – Senator Natasha The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has refuted allegations that she was attempting to destroy the “Yoruba federal government of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.” This comes in response to claims by Sandra Duru, who alleged that the lawmaker told her she was working against Tinubu’s Yoruba-led administration. Speaking in an exclusive interview with US-based Nigerian journalist Adeola Fayehun, Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that she never made such remarks, emphasising that she is not a tribalist. “People who know me know that I am not a…

Jun

2025

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33 Feared Killed As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Communities

Crime, News Flash, Security

33 Feared Killed As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Communities Thirty-three persons have been feared killed by suspected herdsmen in coordinated attacks on Gwer West and Apa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State, leaving many residents missing as the affected communities begin headcounts on Monday morning. At about 7pm on Sunday, residents of Tse-Antswam in Naka town, the headquarters of Gwer West LGA came under attack by suspected herdsmen, leaving 17 people dead, as others fled for their lives. A community leader, Patrick Modoom, confirmed the casualty figures to Channels Television via telephone. “Seventeen corpses have so far been recovered…

Jun

2025

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State Government Declares Two-Week Sallah Break For Schools

Education, Kano, News Flash

State Govt Declares Two-Week Sallah Break For Schools The Kano State Government has announced a mid-term holiday for all primary and post-primary schools across the state to mark the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. According to an official statement issued by the state’s education ministry, schools are to proceed on break from Wednesday, June 4, 2025, and are expected to resume academic activities on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The directive applies to both day and boarding schools, the ministry said, adding that parents and guardians of boarding students have been advised to get their children by the early hours of June 4.…

Jun

2025

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I Derive Joy Stepping On Toes Of Big Men – FCT Minister, Wike

Gossips, News Flash, Politics

I Derive Joy Stepping On Toes Of Big Men – FCT Minister, Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday declared that he is still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Wike disclosed this while insisting that he works hard for the party. Addressing his monthly press briefing, the Minister warned that he’s not afraid to step on the toes of rich people. According to Wike, he enjoys stepping on the toes of the wealthy, not the poor people. He said: “Look at what we are doing differently. I have found out that…

Jun

2025

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FGN Under Pressure To Suspend Allocations To Zamfara, Benue Over Non-functional State Assemblies

Economy, News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Politics

FG Under Pressure To Suspend Allocations To Zamfara, Benue Over Non-functional State Assemblies The Federal Government is reportedly under pressure to halt statutory allocations to Zamfara and Benue States until their Houses of Assembly are fully functional and constitutionally constituted. The pressure is said to be facilitated by the Coalition for Democratic Governance in Africa (CDGA). In a statement signed by its convener, Dr. Paul Barka, the group warned that allowing governors to operate without legislative oversight undermines democracy and encourages executive impunity. Citing recent federal action against Osun State over undemocratic local government practices, the CDGA urged the same…

Jun

2025

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Tinubu Surrounded By Wrong People, Should Rejig Cabinet – Ado Ibrahim

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Surrounded By Wrong People, Should Rejig Cabinet – Ado-Ibrahim The Young Progressives Party, YPP, presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Malik Ado-Ibrahim, has faulted the composition of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, asking the Nigerian leader to reshuffle his team. Ado-Ibrahim made this statement on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. The YPP chieftain said that President Tinubu has not been able to translate his vision into reality because of the calibre of persons working with him. “Now, in my own opinion, most of what the president has, as far as his cabinet is concerned, should be refreshed. They’re done. “There is…