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Adebutu accuses governors of misusing LG funds
Oladipupo Adebutu, the PDP governorship candidate in Ogun State, accuses governors of misusing local government funds and vows to grant councils financial independence.
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NNPP Submits Candidates for 2027 Elections to INEC
The NNPP has submitted details of its candidates for the 2027 elections to INEC, despite tight deadlines. This includes a presidential placeholder and 355 National Assembly candidates.
Politics
Defence Minister Denies Resignation Rumours, Threatens Legal Action
Defence Minister Christopher Musa has denied rumors of his resignation and threatened legal action against those responsible for spreading the false news.
Metro
Enugu Governor Celebrates Young STEM Olympiad Champion and Rewards School
Governor Mbah praised young Chimdiebube Onwubiko for winning gold in Mathematics at the STEM Olympiad. He emphasized the importance of quality education in Enugu.
Metro
Enugu State Offers Health Insurance to Market Traders
Enugu State has launched a health insurance scheme for traders to provide affordable healthcare. Each trader will pay N12,000 annually to access quality medical services.
Metro
Soldiers save 27 kidnap victims and stop abductions in Sokoto and Zamfara
Soldiers rescued 27 kidnap victims in Sokoto and Zamfara, stopping several abduction attempts. The military continues its fight against banditry in the region.
Politics
Reps Panel Warns MDAs Over Failure to Attend Investigative Hearing
The House of Representatives has warned MDAs that failing to attend an investigative hearing is an attack on their oversight powers. Agencies must comply or face consequences.
Politics
NBA Election: Many Lawyers Disenfranchised, Yet Badejo-Okusanya Could Have Won - SAN
The recent NBA election faced criticism as many lawyers could not vote due to technical failures. Monday Ubani highlights the need for a review while congratulating the new president.
Metro
Unilever Nigeria boosts shareholder payments despite small profit rise
Unilever Nigeria rewards shareholders with a significant payout despite only a small profit increase. The company reported a profit of N15.6 billion.
Politics
31 Companies Win 37 Oil and Gas Blocks in Nigeria's 2025 Licensing Round
A total of 31 companies won 37 oil and gas blocks in Nigeria's 2025 Licensing Round, with strong interest in frontier basins like the Benue Trough.
Metro
Bauchi State gives N625m startup grants to 1,250 young people
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has launched N625 million in grants for 1,250 youths and women to enhance farming and agribusiness in the region.
Metro
Police Stop Bandits, Recover 11 Stolen Cattle in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police have thwarted a bandit attack and recovered 11 stolen cattle. Multiple suspects linked to various crimes have been arrested.