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  Nearly two decades into his career in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara set aside the demands of national public office to reunite with the primary school classmates with whom he shared his earliest years, hosting a gathering that brought old friends together more than 50 years after their school days. Betara, who has represented the Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State since 2007 and currently chairs the House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory, hosted the reunion as former classmates gathered to reconnect and celebrate a friendship that has endured across generations. The gathering quickly turned into an animated exchange of stories, laughter and familiar nicknames as the former pupils revisited their primary school years. Teachers, classmates, playground adventures and youthful escapades became subjects of conversation, demonstrating how vividly those early experiences have remained with them despite the passage of ...

 Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has felicitated the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a dedicated public servant whose contributions to national development remain commendable. Governor Uzodimma, in a congratulatory message, commended the Vice President for his commitment, diligence and loyalty in the service of the nation. He noted that working alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Shettima had continued to demonstrate exceptional leadership and dedication, contributing significantly to the administration’s efforts to transform the country and renew the hope of Nigerians. The governor praised the Vice President for his sacrifices and service to the nation, expressing confidence that his experience and commitment would continue to contribute to Nigeria’s progress. As Senator Shettima marks another year, Governor Uzodimma prayed that Almighty God would grant him s...

ABUJA: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and state governors have agreed to work together to reduce transport fares nationwide, with the Federal Government linking the proposed reductions to the growing adoption of compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles. Tinubu said the initiative was aimed particularly at intra-state transport, where rising fares have had a direct impact on household finances, and announced that a joint federal and state committee would begin implementing measures towards the objective. In a statement issued on Thursday, the President said governors had agreed, on their own initiative, to take immediate steps to bring down transportation costs in their respective states by taking advantage of lower operating costs associated with CNG and electric vehicles. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR  Nigeria leader  “ Cheaper fuel should result in cheaper fares,” Tinubu said, adding that the administration’s target was for Nigerians to begin benefiting from the ...

Ahmed Bola Tinubu   Nigeria President  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan to strengthen coordination among Nigeria’s defence, intelligence and security agencies. The President gave the directive on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, constituting an 11-member committee to develop the strategic framework within 90 days. The committee will be coordinated by the Special Adviser to the President on Homeland Security, Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa, who will also provide secretariat support. Members include the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa; Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle; Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Waidi Shaibu; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke; and Chief of Naval St...

  Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state  Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed ,has congratulated the newly elected Chairmen of the 20 Local Government Councils in the state,following the successful conclusion of the local government council elections and the subsequent announcement of the results by the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC). Governor Bala Mohammed described the elections as successful,peaceful and credible, commending BASIEC, security agencies, political parties, election officials , elections observers , Media and other stakeholders for their contributions towards the smooth conduct of the exercise. The Governor particularly commended the people of Bauchi State for their peaceful and orderly participation in the elections,noting that the electorate had once again demonstrated their commitment to democracy by freely exercising their constitutional right to elect candidates of their choice. He congratulated the newly elected Chair...

The rain may have come and gone, the kilometres may have been many, and the road may have stretched across the length and breadth of Nasarawa State , but the message carried by the Maryam Ahmed Wadada Aliyu Women Empowerment Programme remained remarkably simple: a woman lifted is a family strengthened, and a family strengthened is a community transformed. That message found its final destination on Sunday in Keffi , where the empowerment train that began its journey in Awe Local Government Area on Monday, August 10, brought to a close an extraordinary tour of all 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State. At the Muhammad Chindo Yamusa Square in the heart of Keffi, thousands of jubilant women gathered, not merely to catch a glimpse of Hajiya Maryam Ahmed Wadada Aliyu , but to celebrate a gesture they described as an uncommon demonstration of compassion and concern for women struggling to provide for their families. Many of the women who thronged the venue—young, elderly and middle-a...

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dedicated his re-election victory to God and the people of the state, declaring that his renewed mandate marks a fresh opportunity to accelerate development, deepen good governance and reposition Osun as an industrial and investment hub. In a message following the election, Adeleke said he was humbled by the confidence reposed in him by Osun residents and pledged to use his second term to consolidate his administration’s achievements while addressing its shortcomings. Governor Ademola Adeleke   Accord party Governor elects “ This victory is for God and the people,” the governor declared, assuring the people of Osun that he would not disappoint them. Adeleke commended voters for their resilience, courage and commitment to democracy, while appealing to all stakeholders to embrace peace, forgiveness and unity after the election. “There is no victor, no vanquished. I extend the olive branch to all my co-contestants. I am the Governor of a...

KeholderThe Sokoto State government has approved N1.759bn for the purchase of 1,000 motorcycles for security agencies as part of efforts to strengthen operations against banditry across the state. The decision was taken at the sixth regular meeting of the State Executive Council for 2026, chaired by the Deputy Governor, Idris Muhammad Gobir . Deputy Governor, Idris Muhammad Gobir. The motorcycles, comprising Bajaj models , are expected to improve the mobility of security personnel, particularly in difficult-to-reach areas affected by bandit attacks. The latest procurement comes after the state government purchased 62 armoured vehicles at a reported cost of N27bn and distributed them to security agencies to support security operations. Beyond security, the council approved several projects covering education, healthcare, water supply and vocational training. It approved N723.17m for the renovation of Government Technical College, Runjin Sambo , while N499m was approved for the re...