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APC Hails Gov Aliyu For Road, Housing Projects

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for the construction of several road projects in Sokoto State, saying that it would be difficult to take a full roll call of the numerous projects. Chairman of the party, Isa Sadiq, made the commendation at a news conference in Sokoto while presenting the governor’s...
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Zulum Flags Off N15.9b Flyover, Road Projects

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has flagged off the construction of the N15.9 billion Post Office Flyover and a 7.1km dual carriageway from the Borno Express Junction to the Molai Expressway, including a 6-span bridge. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday in Maiduguri, Governor Zulum said the projects were designed to ease increasing...
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Group Urges Tinubu To Halt INEC’s Ward Merger In Warri

The Alliance of Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM) has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) proposed ward delineation exercise in Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State, to ensure justice and fair play for the Itsekiri people. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, the convener of...
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Customs witnessing surge in exports, says maritime operators

Stakeholders in the maritime sector have attributed the recent surge in exports recorded by the Nigerian Customs Service in the first quarter of 2025 to global demand for Nigerian products. These stakeholders, who spoke with The PUNCH, added that in 2024, the government ensures the sensitization of exporters, stressing that the move also boosted exports...
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NBA Calls On FG To Allow State Police

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to allow states to establish their own police forces to curb the increasing wave of killings and attacks across the country. The Chairman of the NBA, Jos Branch, Leah Hassan, made this call during a joint press conference in Jos, attended by Chairmen...
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Unity, Peace Outweigh Political Interests

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to unity and reconciliation across the State, declaring that the sustenance of peace far outweighs any political interest. He said his greatest joy is the unity currently existing in the State across party lines, which he had promised during his campaigns. Speaking at the...
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Northern Leaders Must Apologize To The People — Gov Sani

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has called on political leaders from Northern Nigeria who have held office over the past two decades to take responsibility for the region’s deepening socio-economic challenges and offer a public apology to the people. Speaking during an interview with Daily Trust, the governor criticized former officeholders who, despite being...
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