Progressive Governors, led By Uzodinma Pay Condolence Visit To Ododo

NewsNigeriaProgressive Governors, led By Uzodinma Pay Condolence Visit To Ododo

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 28, 2025

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has led the Progressive Governors on a condolence visit to the Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, over the demise of his father, the late Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo. The governors, elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday expressed their profound sympathy over the death of the patriarch. They also extended their condolences to the Ododo family, the people of Okene, and...

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Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To Tech-driven Development, Food Security 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Reaffirms Commitment To Tech-driven Development, Food Security 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 28, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to fast-tracking Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies like Brazil. In a press statement on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President disclosed this yesterday when he met with a cross-section of Nigerians resident in Brazil and also emphasised his administration’s commitment to transformation through innovation, reform, and inclusive growth....

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2027: FCT PDP Stakeholders Endorse Hashim, Condemn Zoning To South 

NewsNigeriaPolitics2027: FCT PDP Stakeholders Endorse Hashim, Condemn Zoning To South 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 28, 2025

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, members of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have declared their support for the Presidential aspiration of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim The group at a stakeholders meeting on Wednesday attended by about 170 critical Stakeholders of the party from various area councils, which included Local Government, Party Ward Chairmen, Council Chairmanship Flag bearers, Councilorship candidates, Executive Chairmen, Secretaries of Area Councils and other stakeholders, the...

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Tinubu Hosts NGX Board, Securities and Exchange Commission DG In Brazil

BusinessNewsNigeriaTinubu Hosts NGX Board, Securities and Exchange Commission DG In Brazil

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 28, 2025

…Lauds Nigeria Capital Market Growth President Bola Tinubu hosted the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Board of Directors of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX) during his state visit to Brazil. He also hailed Nigeria’s capital market’s remarkable growth since he assumed office over two years ago. According to him, the phenomenal rise in market capitalisation and increased trading activity has broadened investment opportunities for Nigerians and international investors. In a...

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Nigerians Paid ₦2.57 bn in Kidnap Ransoms in One Year — SBM Intelligence

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerians Paid ₦2.57 bn in Kidnap Ransoms in One Year — SBM Intelligence

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 28, 2025

Geopolitical research firm SBM Intelligence has revealed that Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis worsened between July 2024 and June 2025, as abductors demanded over ₦48 billion in ransom, but victims’ families paid only ₦2.57 billion. The findings, published in the report Economics of Nigeria’s Kidnap Industry, reveal that 4,722 individuals were abducted in 997 separate incidents, resulting in 762 deaths. “Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis has evolved into a lucrative criminal enterprise, with ₦2.56 billion ($1.66 million) confirmed in...

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NRC MD Opeifa Takes Responsibility for Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNRC MD Opeifa Takes Responsibility for Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 28, 2025

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, has publicly assumed full responsibility for the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train near Asham station in Kaduna State on Tuesday. Appearing on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, Dr Opeifa characterised the incident as “serious,” emphasising that “some coaches and the locomotive capsized.” He said: “As managing director and chief executive, I take full responsibility. In the case of safety, there is...

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Uzodimma Approves ₦104,000 Minimum Wage for Imo Civil Servants

NewsNigeriaPoliticsUzodimma Approves ₦104,000 Minimum Wage for Imo Civil Servants

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 28, 2025

In a decisive move to alleviate economic hardship, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State on Wednesday announced substantial increases to the minimum wages of civil servants across the state. Speaking at the Government House in Owerri during a meeting with labour union representatives, Governor Uzodimma disclosed that the general minimum wage would rise to ₦104,000 from the former ₦76,000. Under the revised wage structure, medical doctors will now earn a minimum of ₦503,000, up from...

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Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails, 14 Passengers Injured, Operations Suspended

NewsNigeriaAbuja-Kaduna Train Derails, 14 Passengers Injured, Operations Suspended

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 27, 2025

A Kaduna-bound train departing the Kubwa station in Abuja derailed on Tuesday, minutes into its journey, sparking panic among commuters, resulting to 14 passengers injured. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has since announced the suspension of operations on the route until further notice. The derailment occurred at Asham sub-station, the first interchange point for trains heading to Kaduna from Abuja. The train, consisting of about 10 coaches, had departed Kubwa slightly after 11 a.m., behind...

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NewsNigeriaMemories of 2022 Attack Resurface as Abuja–Kaduna Train Derails

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 27, 2025

A Kaduna-bound passenger train derailed on Tuesday morning, sending several carriages tumbling off the track and sparking panic among travellers. The incident, which occurred at about 11:09 a.m. at kilometre 49 of the Abuja–Kaduna corridor, left multiple passengers injured and dozens stranded as rescue teams worked to evacuate people from the scene. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as passengers scrambled from the carriages after a sudden, violent jolt. “We just heard a loud screech, then suddenly...

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By 2027, 50% of Nomadic Children Will Be in School — FG

EducationNewsNigeriaBy 2027, 50% of Nomadic Children Will Be in School — FG

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 27, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Education has set an ambitious target: to integrate at least 50 per cent of Nigeria’s nomadic children into the formal basic education system by 2027. Folake Olatunji-David, Director of Basic Education at the ministry, made this announcement during a virtual interview from Abuja with a team of journalists. Under the proposed phased plan, the ministry intends to integrate 20 per cent of nomadic children by 2026 and an additional 30 per...

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