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Kano Suspends Thomas Region Water Scheme Manager Over Vandalism

Dr. Dahiru M. Hashim, Commissioner for Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, announced the suspension of the Thomas Region Water Scheme's manager after an official inspection uncovered substantial infrastructure damage.

Taraba cuts street sweeper pay from ₦15,000 to ₦10,000 amid budget strain

The Taraba State Environment Sanitation Agency has cut the monthly salary of street sweepers enrolled in the state's sanitation workforce programme from ₦15,000 to ₦10,000.

Fayose warned against dragging Olubadan into Oyo political row

Ayodele Fayose, who previously served as Ekiti State's governor, has drawn rebukes from multiple Oyo State organizations.

Tinubu sends state police bill to Senate for constitutional amendment

President Tinubu has formally transmitted legislation to the Senate seeking to amend Nigeria's constitution and establish state-level police forces nationwide.

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El-Rufai's Wiretapping Trial Advances as DSS Closes Prosecution Case

Former Kaduna governor faces five cybercrime charges after admitting to intercepting NSA communications during a February TV interview.

Police deny ransom demand in Oyo schoolchildren abduction case

The Nigeria Police Force has stated it is not aware of any ransom demand from those responsible for the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.

Business

FG Calls Emergency Meeting on Cooking Gas as Prices Surge Nationwide

The Federal Government has convened an emergency meeting bringing together key stakeholders to address the escalating cost of cooking gas across Nigeria.

Federal Court Adjourns Challenge to Donald Duke's PRP Presidential Bid

Proceedings to challenge Donald Duke's selection as the People's Redemption Party's presidential nominee for the 2027 general election have been postponed by the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Tinubu Inaugurates Water Network for Abuja Satellite Towns

President Tinubu commissioned a water supply project linking Karu, Orozo, Jikwoyi and Kurudu, pledging an end to infrastructure neglect in FCT suburbs.

Business

Umahi pressures cement makers to slash prices amid project strain

Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, has intensified pressure on cement manufacturers to bring down prices, arguing that current costs are placing unsustainable strain on the nation's infrastructure projects.

Presidency Dismisses Obi's Call for Tinubu to Resign as Childish

The Nigerian Presidency has rejected Peter Obi's demand that President Bola Tinubu resign from office, describing the call as childish and politically motivated.

Improvised Device Explodes at Mushin Market; One Injured, Area Secured

An improvised explosive device detonated under a vehicle at Shoe Material Market in Mushin, Lagos, on Monday, leaving one person injured.

Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Re-election With 319,224 Votes, Makes History

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has become the first governor of Ekiti State to secure re-election, winning Saturday's poll with over 319,000 votes.

Sports

Messi Reaches World Cup Scoring Milestone as Argentina Advances

Lionel Messi has drawn level with Miroslav Klose's longstanding record of 16 World Cup goals across two matches in the tournament's group stage.

Anambra Police Stop Woman's Attempt to Sell Newborn Baby

The Anambra State Police Command has prevented a young mother from selling her newborn baby girl.

Diri attributes Peter Akp's deputy appointment to spiritual guidance

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has revealed that divine guidance played a central role in his choice to appoint Dr. Peter Akp as the new deputy governor.

Health

Babalola Vows Rotary Will Push Polio Fight Despite Money Shortfalls

Rotary International's incoming president says financial pressures won't derail the organization's decades-long campaign to eliminate polio worldwide.

Court to rule on Duke's PRP candidacy as rival challenges membership status

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja will preside over proceedings challenging Donald Duke's nomination as the People's Redemption Party's presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.

Sowore Remanded in Kuje as Court Revokes Bail, Dismisses Recusal Bid

At the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, Justice Mohammed Umar issued a ruling that revoked Sowore's bail and resulted in his remand at Kuje Correctional Centre.

Oyebanji: Re-election Victory Demands Deeper Service Commitment to Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji says his electoral victory has reinforced his duty to improve welfare and governance across the state.

Bayelsa Governor Diri Credits Divine Guidance in Deputy Selection

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has disclosed that he relied on spiritual guidance when selecting Dr. Peter Akp to serve as his new deputy governor.

Makarfi pushes Tinubu to declare national emergency over insecurity

Former Kaduna governor Ahmed Makarfi has called on President Tinubu to invoke extraordinary measures to tackle Nigeria's worsening security crisis.

NDLEA Arrests Two Elderly Men for Supplying Drugs to Abia Schoolchildren

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two men aged 84 and 75 in separate operations in Umuahia, Abia State, on allegations of distributing prescription drugs and other controlled substances to teenage secondary school students.

Kebbi Residents Abducted as Terrorists Raid Tsamiya, Burn Security Checkpoint

Armed attackers struck Tsamiya Town in Kebbi State on Saturday night, abducting a resident and destroying an NSCDC checkpoint as police deploy tactical teams.