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Customs To Collaborate With Stakeholders For Seamless Border Trade

02.05.2026

The Area Controller of the Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila has reached out to traditional rulers and sister agencies at the border communities to achieve his mandate of detection, deterrence of smuggling, revenue generation and trade facilitation along the border corridor. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Tunde Ayagbalo said...

What Govt Must Do To Mitigate Workers’ Plight – Ajaero, Osifo, Obi, Mark, Esele

02.05.2026

•‘ We want living wage, 100% salary adjustment from July’•‘ Without justice for workers, no justice for the nation’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has identified insecurity and poverty as major threats to employment, productivity, and national stability in Nigeria. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, at the 2026...

Fire Razes Sokoto NLC Office, Destroys Properties

02.05.2026

A devastating fire has completely destroyed the Sokoto State office of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), wiping out property and vital documents accumulated over several decades. Saturday Telegraph gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, around 3:00 a.m., leaving the office in ruins. According to the Secretary of the NLC Sokoto...

Oluwo Lauds Tinubu, Oyetola Over Osogbo -Iwo-Ibadan Road Reconstruction

02.05.2026

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the full reconstruction of the Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan road. Oba Akanbi extended his commendation to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Isiaq Gboyega Oyetola, for facilitating the approval. Oluwo, on behalf of over 35 Traditional Rulers under his domain,...

Ogun Communities Seek Government Intervention

02.05.2026

Residents of Okanran and other Ogu-speaking communities in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have raised concerns over recurring security challenges linked to a protracted land dispute, while calling on the state government and relevant authorities to intervene. The communities, said to span dozens of settlements, noted that tensions have heightened following claims over...

Beware Of Opposition Trying To Truncate Democracy, Kaduna Gov, Sani, Warns

02.05.2026

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has warned Nigerians to beware of some opposition elements trying to truncate democracy in the country. The governor gave this warning on Friday when he hosted the Presidential Media Team, on a tour of federal government projects in the North-West. The team led by the Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, commended...

Kano Unveils N79.49bn Multi-Sector Investment Plan

02.05.2026

Kano State Government has approved a N79.49bn multi-sector investment plan aimed at accelerating development across education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, water resources, and urban renewal. The approvals were ratified during the 39th Executive Council meeting held on April 28, 2026, at the Council Chamber, Government House, Kano. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and...

US-based Medical Doctor Declares Interest In Ogun Governorship

02.05.2026

A United Statesbased Nigerian, Dr. Bolaji Odusina, has declared his intention to contest for governor under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections in Ogun State. Odusina, who made the declaration yesterday at the party’s secretariat in Ijebu-Igbo, said that she decided to run for the number one seat to...

2027: Delta Councillor Eyes, Secures APC’s Reps Forms

02.05.2026

A Councillor at Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, Chukwuemeke Victor, aka Mr Due Process, has formalised his bid to represent Ndokwa/Ukwuani Constituency at the House of Representatives in 2027 under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The aspirant described his entrance into the race as ‘New Era, New Order Mandate’ for...

Oyo 2027: APC Leaders Endorse Alli As Governorship Candidate

02.05.2026

Acting in unison with the consensus approach adopted by leaders in Lagos and Ogun states, the apex leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, on Friday, endorsed Senator Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for next year’s election, signaling a major step towards internal unity and strategic alignment. The endorsement...