Federal workers will soon fix broken road parts on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Lagos Works Controller Olukorede Kesha told reporters about the repair plans Saturday. An 18-seat bus crashed Friday at the Arepo bus stop, injuring many passengers badly. Kesha said the accident happened because the bridge joints broke apart under the vehicle. The government must act fast before more people suffer serious injuries.
Three bridges in the Kara, Arepo, and Magboro areas need emergency fixes. The road joints on these bridges are cracked and show dangerous damage signs. A construction company already working on the highway will start weekend repairs immediately. Officials are processing paperwork for major bridge rebuilding projects across the...
Ibrahim Shehu Shema will change how the Federal Capital Development Authority works. The former Katsina State leader received his new job from President Tinubu last week. Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin Emirate praised this choice on Saturday morning. Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir believes Shema brings the right skills for success. The royal leader serves as Wazirin Kasar Hausa and knows good leadership when he sees it.
Gobir said Tinubu always picks smart people for important government positions. The president made Shema chairman of the agency that builds Abuja infrastructure. This move shows Tinubu values experience and proven results from his appointments. Shema ran the Katsina State government and understands how public service operates. His...
Sultan Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III told Nigerians that better days lie ahead. The religious leader spoke Friday during moon-watching ceremonies for the Zulki'ida month. He leads the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs from his Sokoto palace. Economic problems hurt many families across the country immediately. The Sultan wants people to keep believing Nigeria can heal and grow stronger.
Citizens should not give up on their nation during these difficult times. The Sultan asked government officials at every level to work harder for the suffering people. Help must reach families who need food and basic services most. Unity among different groups will make the country more powerful against challenges. Prayer and working together...
Thousands of Zamfara students finally received their exam scores after waiting many years. Governor Dauda Lawal paid old debts that previous leaders owed to testing agencies. WAEC and NECO held back results from 2014 through 2022 because nobody paid the fees. Students could not prove they graduated or apply for college during this long delay. The testing companies refused to release any scores until someone settled the bills.
The governor spent over 2.7 billion naira to fix this education crisis. His government gave 1.4 billion naira to WAEC and 320 million naira to NECO. Officials promised to pay the remaining debts from 2014. This money opened doors for students who thought their education was worthless. Many young people can now...
Kogi State leaders say peace remains strong across all areas. Information Commissioner Kingsley Fanwo told reporters that security forces control every threat. The government handles the Yagba West problems with careful planning. Officials work with national security teams to stop dangerous groups. Armed forces patrol communities and keep people safe from harm.
Local hunters help police catch bad people who cause trouble. The Okun hunting groups know their neighborhoods and report suspicious activities. State security advisers strengthen community defense teams against criminal attacks. These grassroots fighters play important roles keeping villages secure. Governor Ahmed Ododo supports these local protection efforts.
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Governor Ademola Adeleke made the curfew rules easier for three towns. Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun had strict nighttime limits after fighting broke out earlier this year. Peace came back to these areas, and the governor decided to give people more freedom. The Eid El Kabir holiday also helped him make this choice. Security officers will still watch these places day and night.
The new curfew starts at 9 pm and ends at 5 am every day. Under the old rules, people had to stay home from 6 pm to 6 am. The governor told everyone to keep acting peacefully with their neighbors. Traditional leaders must ensure their people do not cause trouble. Anyone who breaks the peace will face serious punishment.
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Sultan Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III praised President Tinubu for helping different religions work together. The religious leader said this cooperation helped Nigeria make more money. He spoke at a new Islamic study center opening ceremony on Saturday. The building will help orphans and poor children learn better. DSS Director General Tosin Ajayi built and gave away the center.
The Sultan told Nigerians to stop fighting about religion and tribes. He said rich countries became successful when people stopped these arguments. Security chiefs came to the event and showed they trust each other. Their teamwork proves Nigerian safety services can work as one group. This cooperation makes the whole country stronger and safer.
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Chief Akatu Augustine Onche died after gunmen attacked his house on March 31. The retired immigration worker lived on Asa 2 street near Otukpo town. Killers shot him during the deadly home invasion. People buried him at St. John's Vianney Catholic Church last week. Family members and friends came to pay their respects to the murdered man.
Senator Abba Moro spoke at the funeral service about his dead friend. Both men studied together at Emmanuel Secondary School many years ago. Moro remembered visiting with Onche and his wife just days before the attack. The senator called the murder a terrible crime against a good person. He described Onche as someone who worked hard to help his community grow better.
The senator asked God to help the...
Nigeria Customs Service earned N1.3 trillion during the first three months of 2025. The agency chief, Bashir Adeniyi, credits President Tinubu's new policies for this success. The money earned was more than twice what they collected during the same time in 2023, when they only brought in N600 billion. Better work methods and stricter rules helped boost the numbers.
Customs plans to spend $3.2 billion on new computer systems for ports and borders. The digital upgrade will replace old paper forms with online processing. Officials expect this technology to generate $250 billion over the next twenty years. They recovered N64 billion from companies that paid less than they should have. Border guards caught major smuggling groups at key...
