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Nigeria Shifts Towards Self-Reliance In Military Hardware – Defence Minister

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for their strides in indigenous defence production, refurbishment, and innovation during a two-day working visit to key military institutions in Kaduna State. The institutions visited included the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), the Nigerian Army Command Engineering Depot (CED), Buffalo Engineering Technical...
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Benue AG Hails Tribunal Judgments On LG Election Petitions

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order in Benue State, Fidelis Bemsen Mnyim, has congratulated the local government chairmen and councillors in the state on their victories at the Benue State Local Government Election Petitions Appeal Tribunal. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesman, Iormbagah Aondohemba Jacob, Mnyim expressed deep...
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APC Stalwarts Rally Anambra Residents

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on the people of Anambra State to align politically with the ruling party at the federal level, as the countdown to the November 8, 2025, governorship election begins. The party made its position known during a thanksgiving service organized by its gubernatorial candidate, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu,...
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Moniepoint Acquires 78% Stake in Sumac to Boost Growth

The Competition Authority of Kenya has officially approved the proposed acquisition of a 78 per cent stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited by U.S.-based fintech firm Moniepoint Inc. The decision was given unconditionally, with the regulator noting that the transaction was unlikely to negatively impact competition in the Kenyan microfinance sector or raise public interest...
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Aliyu Commiserates With Bago Over Makwa Flood Disaster

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has extended heartfelt condolences to his Niger State counterpart, Governor Umar Bago, following the recent flood disaster that struck Makwa community, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and widespread destruction. The disaster, triggered by heavy torrential rains, caused extensive damage to homes, bridges, farmlands, and other critical infrastructure,...
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Fubara Visits Tinubu In Lagos

The suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday visited President Bola Tinubu in his Lagos residence. The President Special Adviser on Information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga posted photos of the duo during the meeting. “Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers, now on suspension from office, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday,” Onanuga...
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Amaechi Says Visiting Rivers Gives Him Mental Disorder Over Abandoned Projects

Former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed that he no longer visits Rivers State, citing emotional distress caused by the abandonment and vandalism of infrastructure projects he initiated during his administration. Speaking during a recent interview on Arise News, Amaechi said the sight of neglected public facilities—particularly schools...
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Amaechi Reveals Who Made Him Rivers Governor In 2007

Former Minister of Transportation and two-term Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has credited his rise to the governorship in 2007 to the combined influence of divine providence, former Governor Peter Odili, the people of Rivers State, and the Nigerian judiciary. In an exclusive interview on Arise News, Amaechi reflected on the pivotal moments...
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FG Moves To Clamp Down On Exam Cheating In Schools

The Federal Government said it will prosecute parents and guardians found to be aiding and abetting examination malpractice. In a statement yesterday, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa also said any students found engaging in exam malpractice would be sanctioned in line with national examination guidelines. He asked schools to report any threats or breaches...
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