June 12: Declare MKO Abiola President Posthumously, Timi Frank Tells Tinubu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsJune 12: Declare MKO Abiola President Posthumously, Timi Frank Tells Tinubu

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 28, 2025

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank has told President Bola Tinubu to validate the results of the June 12, 1993 presidential election and posthumously declare the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Moshood Kasimowo Olawale Abiola winner. According to Frank, in a press statement on Friday, call has become necessary since former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) retired, who annulled the election has...

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Group commends Tinubu’s Economic Reform over Impressive Growth Performance

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaGroup commends Tinubu’s Economic Reform over Impressive Growth Performance

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 28, 2025

A policy group, Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform, saying that the impressive performance of the 2024 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an affirmation of the good work the President is doing. The group in a press statement issued by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi M. Akinsiju on Friday noted that the performance of the Nigerian economy in the 12 months of last year beats projections made...

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Auto Crash In Ugwu-Onyeama, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway Claims 6 Lives

CommunityNewsNigeriaAuto Crash In Ugwu-Onyeama, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway Claims 6 Lives

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 27, 2025

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC, has confirmed the death of six persons in a lone auto crash along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway on Thursday. A vehicle with nine adults onboard to Enugu at Ugwu-Onyeama axis summersaulted, killing 6 persons on the spot and the surviving three rushed to Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Parklane Enugu, by FRSC; the vehicle was carrying vegetables and fruits. The Sector Commander, FRSC Enugu State Command, Mr. Franklin Agbakoba,...

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Obasa Takes Back Speaker’s Seat as Lagos Assembly Faces Leadership Crisis

NewsNigeriaPoliticsObasa Takes Back Speaker’s Seat as Lagos Assembly Faces Leadership Crisis

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 27, 2025

Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has officially resumed his role, presiding over a plenary session on Tuesday, 27th February, despite his impeachment last month. His return followed the restoration of his security details by the police. Obasa was impeached on 13th January by 36 lawmakers, who later elected Mojisola Meranda as the new Speaker. However, Obasa challenged his removal in court, insisting the process was illegal. His comeback today...

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NASENI: First Made-in-Nigeria Helicopter Almost Ready

NewsNigeriaTechnologyNASENI: First Made-in-Nigeria Helicopter Almost Ready

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 27, 2025

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced that engineering work on Nigeria’s first indigenous helicopter is nearing completion, with plans underway for its maiden test flight. The Project Manager at NASENI’s Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute in Kaduna, Kareem Aduagba, disclosed this on Tuesday during a Focus Group Engagement organised by the agency to promote local manufacturing and innovation. The event, attended by stakeholders from academia, government, and the private...

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Suspected Boko Haram Launches Attack On Community In Adamawa

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaSuspected Boko Haram Launches Attack On Community In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 27, 2025

Suspected members of Boko Haram insurgents have launched an attack on Kwapre village in the Hong local government area of Adamawa State. It was learnt that the Military, based in the nearby Garaha, engaged the insurgents, thereby forcing them to retreat to their hideouts. The latest attack was said to be the tenth reported incursion by Boko Haram into these communities that share borders with Sambisa forest in Borno State den of the insurgents between...

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376 Irregular Migrants Considered ‘fraudulent’ Arrested In Ogun

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeria376 Irregular Migrants Considered ‘fraudulent’ Arrested In Ogun

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 27, 2025

No fewer than 376 irregular migrants have been arrested in Ogun State by the Nigeria Immigration Service, who are into fraudulent activities at different levels to swindle innocent Nigerians. It was gathered that all the foreigners gained access to the country through unauthorized entry points, and none presented residence cards or any form of traveling documents after interrogation. According to the comptroller of the Ogun State command, Muhammed Akadri, they were arrested at their hideouts...

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Dangote Refinery Sells Petrol At ₦825 Per Litre

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaDangote Refinery Sells Petrol At ₦825 Per Litre

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 27, 2025

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced another reduction in petrol prices, marking the second cut this month. In a statement issued Wednesday in Lagos, the company’s Head of Media Communications, Anthony Echiejina, confirmed a ₦65 reduction, bringing the ex-depot price down to ₦825 per litre from the previous ₦890 per litre. It described the move as a relief measure, particularly with Ramadan approaching, and a step towards supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic recovery...

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PDP South East Zone Re-Elects Chief Odefa as Chairman

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPDP South East Zone Re-Elects Chief Odefa as Chairman

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 27, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has re-elected Chief Ali Odefa as the South East Zonal Chairman of the party. Chief Odefa was elected alongside twenty other officials to pilot the affairs of the party in the zone. Others elected are James Ugwu as the Zonal Secretary; Mrs. Regina Uchebo as Zonal Treasurer; Cornelius Okey Ugwu as Zonal Organizing Secretary; Madubuike Okoro (Financial Secretary), Engr. Chigozie Igwe (Publicity Secretary); Barrister Dominic Nwankwo (Legal Adviser) and Mrs....

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Gunmen Kidnap 4 Female Students in Benue University

Crime & SecurityEducationNewsNigeriaGunmen Kidnap 4 Female Students in Benue University

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 27, 2025

…School Declares Mid-Semester Break Gunmen have kidnapped four female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), in Benue State. The attack, which took place between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 25 February led to widespread protests by students, prompting the university to declare a mid-semester break. According to eyewitnesses, the victims—identified as Emmanuella, Oraka, Susan, and Ella—were abducted while walking between their hostel and a reading point in the North Core area of...

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