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Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, on Friday, donated cars to 40 Jumma’at Mosque imams as part of the state government’s support for their diligent discharge of religious duties. Lawal, while presenting the cars, said the gesture was meant to improve their mobility and enhance their preachings and outreaches to communities. The Governor explained that Zamfara was a state founded on strong Islamic principles, with numerous Imams serving communities across the 14 local government areas. According to him, supporting the welfare of religious leaders remains a priority of his administration. “We are constructing mosques and houses for Imams, and we also…

Production Company, Kunle Afolayan Production, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Benin to deepen collaboration in film production, youth training and creative infrastructure development across West Africa. According to a statement, the MoU was signed on Wednesday at the KAP Hub in Lagos, the creative headquarters of the Group owned by filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, following what both parties described as high-level engagements initiated by the Beninese Presidency. According to the statement, the signing marks a cross-border partnership aimed at strengthening African storytelling and positioning Benin as an emerging hub for audio-visual production on the continent. “In…

Justice Obiora Egwatu on Thursday stepped aside from the Federal High Court’s high-profile asset forfeiture suit involving former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, SAN, and two others, citing personal reasons. The judge made the announcement shortly after the parties’ counsel entered appearances. “For personal reasons, and in the best interest of justice, I will recuse myself from this case,” he said. He directed that the case file be forwarded to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court for reassignment. “The charge CR/700/2025, FRN vs. Abubakar Malami (SAN) and two others, shall be referred back for further directives,” Justice Egwatu added. The…

A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has declared that no opposition can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, stating that he has fulfilled his campaign promises. Omokri said in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday that the ruling party’s dominance is a testament of the Tinubu’s success. He said: “If the opposition could not defeat Tinubu with about 20 governors in 2023, how are they going to be able to defeat him right now with 30 governors? “If the opposition could not defeat the president when he has not fulfilled his campaign promises, how…

Five persons, including a police officer, were reportedly abducted in two separate operations by kidnappers in Akoko Edo, in Edo North, Edo State, on February 8. In a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, the National Coordinator, Movement for the Advancement of Akoko Edo People, Bode Ekundayo, noted that the first two kidnappings took place at the Makeke community health centre, where the gunmen kidnapped Tope Oriloye, a female secondary school student and Samuel Ilesanmi, who had rushed his son to the health centre with his wife. Ekundayo also said a gang of kidnappers invaded the residence of Police…

Troops of the Nigerian Army and the Joint Task Force (North East) have achieved significant successes in counter-terrorism operations across Kogi and Borno states, recovering weapons, neutralising terrorists, and rescuing kidnapped victims. In Kogi, soldiers of the 12 Brigade conducting Operation “IGBO IDANU” captured a notorious terrorist’s camp in the forest, recovering eight boxes of 7.62 x 54mm linked ammunition and a box of high-velocity grenades. A credible military source told the News Agency of Nigeria that the operation was conducted by a combined combat team on February 10 from a harbour location at Batijjo’s Camp, advancing towards another camp…

Chaos erupted at the National Assembly on Wednesday as the Minister of Works, David Umahi, defended his ministry’s ₦3.4 trillion 2026 budget, triggering heated exchanges, procedural breakdowns and an open confrontation among lawmakers over road contracts, budgetary priorities and accountability. According to The Guardian, The Joint Committees on Works of the Senate and House of Representatives had convened to scrutinise the ministry’s proposed capital expenditure and interrogate the implementation of ongoing projects. What was expected to be a routine budget defence—focused on how Nigeria plans to spend over ₦3.2 trillion on federal road infrastructure—quickly degenerated into disorder as lawmakers openly…

A close friend of Lucky Edohor, who died in an accident in Ilorin on Monday, has blamed pothole, and poor emergency response for her untimely demise. Elohor, who was popularly known as digital creator, died at the age of 29 after succumbling to injuries from the crash. Her family announced her death in a post shared on her official Instagram page on Tuesday. Elohor, popularly known as Digital Creator Chic, built the GROW Network as an online community focused on career development and professional growth. The platform mentored many young Nigerians, offering guidance on work, skills and personal development. In…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its Premium Motor Spirit gantry price by N25 per litre, lowering its ex-depot rate from N799 to N774 per litre in what industry analysts describe as a strategic price recalibration amid evolving market dynamics in 2026. The refinery communicated the price adjustment to marketers on Tuesday, noting that the new rate takes immediate effect. In a notice issued by its Group Commercial Operations Department, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE stated, “This is to notify you of a change in our PMS gantry price from N799 per litre to N774 per litre.” Checks by The…

The Lagos State Government has announced a partial closure of the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway for a period of four weeks. The closure, starting Wednesday, February 11, is to enable the Federal Ministry of Works to carry out rehabilitation on failed sections of the road. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this in a statement posted on the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation’s X handle on Tuesday. According to Osiyemi, the rehabilitation will cover the stretch from U-Turn Bus Stop to Sango Tollgate, affecting both inbound and outbound lanes of the expressway. “The rehabilitation work is scheduled to commence…