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FG orders withdrawal of passports from Nigerians who renounce citizenship

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FG orders withdrawal of passports from Nigerians who renounce citizenship The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed the withdrawal of passports from Nigerians who formally renounce their citizenship. Authorities disclosed that the move is in line with existing laws, which stipulate that

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Gov. Zulum sends delegation to Enugu, donates ₦50 million to family of Lieutenant Colonel killed in Maiduguri

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Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has donated ₦50 million to the family of the late Lt. Col. OC Okolo, who lost his life during a Boko Haram attack at Mandaragirau in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State on 16 February 2026. The governor recently made a similar intervention, donating ₦150 million to […]

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Kaduna court grants man time to settle marital dispute as wife seeks divorce

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Kaduna court grants man time to settle marital dispute as wife seeks divorce A Shari’a Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, has granted a man, Ahmad Kazeem, time to amicably resolve his marital dispute with his wife, Jamilat Abdullahi. Jamilat, who filed for divorce, told the court she was no longer interested in the marriage […]

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Katsina plans mass wedding for 1,000 couples

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Katsina plans mass wedding for 1,000 couples The Katsina State Government has announced plans to sponsor a mass wedding for 1,000 couples as part of efforts to support families and promote social stability. Officials disclosed that the initiative is aimed at assisting intending couples, particularly those facing financial challenges, to formalize their marriages. According

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Zulum orders deployment of 20 electric buses to ease transport costs

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Zulum orders deployment of 20 electric buses to ease transport costs Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has directed the immediate deployment of 20 electric buses to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices on residents. The move is part of the state government’s efforts to provide affordable and sustainable transportation alternatives amid the recent […]

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NUPENG oil and gas suppliers branch unveils new leadership, lauds transparent polls

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Story by Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has successfully concluded the Branch Delegates’ Conference for its Oil and Gas Suppliers (OGS) Branch, reaffirming its commitment to democratic traditions and constitutional governance. In a statement made available to journalists on Friday by Babagana Ajimi, Branch

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Chibok community seeks establishment of military bases following renewed attacks

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The Kibaku Area Development Association (KADA), also known as the Chibok community, has urged the federal government to establish permanent military bases in Chibok following renewed killings and persistent insurgent attacks. The group said that since November 30, 2012, no fewer than 432 people had been killed in over 115 attacks across Kibaku land, with […]

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Yobe moves to harness Solid Minerals for economic diversification

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The Yobe State Government has taken a significant step toward developing its solid minerals sector, holding a reconciliation and stakeholder engagement meeting with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. The meeting, held at the WAWA Hall of the Government House in Damaturu, forms part of efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability within the

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Final-year student dies during football match, varsity denies claims of medical negligence

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A 500-level Building Technology student of Covenant University, Ogun State, Toluwase Jesutunmise, has died after slumping during a football training session on campus. According to a statement issued by the university’s vice-chancellor, Professor Timothy Anake, on Wednesday, the incident occurred on Monday, April 6, 2026. The statement noted that the deceased student had

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Gombe governor dissolves state executive council, sacks commissioners

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Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has dissolved the Gombe State Executive Council, directing all commissioners to hand over the affairs of their ministries to Permanent Secretaries not later than April 10, 2026. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, in Gombe, following an extraordinary council session