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Ɗangote Targets $100bn Investment To Support Tinubu’s $1trn Economy Vision

November 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

President and Chief Executive of Ɗangote Industries Limited, Aliko Ɗangote, has announced plans to invest $100 billion in expanding his businesses as part of efforts to support President Bola Tinubu’s ambition of building a $1 trillion Nigerian economy by 2030. Ɗangote disclosed this on Thursday while addressing creative industry stakeholders from Northern Nigeria, including journalists, bloggers, content creators, entertainers and Kannywood stars, during a visit to the Ɗangote Refinery complex in Lagos. He said the proposed investment represents 10 percent of the Federal Government’s $1 trillion economic target, adding that…

Arewa for Asiwaju 2027′ hails Liberty TV/Radio as ‘Trusted Voice of the North’

November 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Ramalan offers media partnership, political programmes in indigenous languages Aminu Imam The leadership of ‘Arewa for Asiwaju 2027’, comprising members of its Executive Committee from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the 19 Northern states, has commended Liberty Television and Radio, (Liberty TVR) for its contributions to public enlightenment, describing the broadcast organisation as a trusted voice of the North. The delegation made the commendation during a courtesy visit to the corporate headquarters of ATAR Communications Nigeria Limited, owners of Liberty Television and Radio stations, in Abuja. The group praised…

NUJ New Executives Visit Information Commissioner, Seek Stronger Partnership

November 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

By Bashir Adamu, Jalingo The newly elected executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Taraba State Council, have paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Information and Re-Orientation, Hon. Zainab Usman Jalingo. The team, led by the Council Chairman, Comrade Sule Agyo, said the visit was to formally introduce the new leadership to the Ministry and to strengthen the existing relationship between the government and journalists in the state. Agyo noted that journalists in Taraba need a closer working relationship with the Ministry to effectively publicize government activities,…

Binnari Killings: Gov Kefas Declares Karim-Lamido Security Concern Area

October 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

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…Summons Emergency Meeting By Bashir Adamu, Jalingo Governor Agbu Kefas has declared Karim-Lamido local government area as an Area of Particular Security Concern for another six months. The Governor took the decision after summoning an emergency security meeting on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo, following the deadly attack on Binnari village. The attack, carried out by suspected armed bandits shortly after Jumu’ah prayers at about 3:00pm, left innocent people dead and several families traumatized. Speaking at the meeting, Governor Kefas said he was deeply…

Mando Residents Lament Neglect

October 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Demand Roads, Drainage, Electricity Residents of Mando, an outskirts community in Kaduna metropolis, have called on the Kaduna State Government to address years of alleged infrastructural neglect, particularly the poor state of roads, inadequate drainage and unreliable electricity supply. The appeal was made by a resident of Kaduna, Umar Kaltungo in an opinion piece dated October 12, 2026, in which he lamented what he described as the abandonment of Mando by successive state administrations. Kaltungo said the last major road project of at least one kilometre undertaken in the community,…

Taraba: NUJ elects new executives, sets benchmark for union polls

October 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

By Bashir Adamu, Jalingo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Taraba State Council, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, elected a new Executive Council to pilot its affairs for the next three years at its Elective Congress held in Jalingo, Taraba State. The Congress, which was convened to elect new officials and deliberate on matters affecting the Union and the media industry in the state, dissolved the outgoing Executive Council and conducted a transparent election. According to the communique issued at the end of the congress, 400 ballot papers were…

Taraba CP Ogbeghagha hosts Army Garrison Commander, PCRC, ASUSS

September 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Harps on collaborative security By Bashir Adamu, Jalingo The Commissioner of Police, Taraba State Command, CP Edwin Ogbeghagha, on Monday, received separate courtesy visits from the Garrison Commander of 10 Division Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. M.A. Oloyede, the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Safe School Club, and the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Taraba State Chapter, at the Command Headquarters in Jalingo. The visits, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Victor Mshelizah, were aimed at strengthening partnerships, enhancing inter-agency cooperation and promoting joint efforts towards ensuring…

200 FCT girls to receive Grassroot Girls STEM Alliance scholarship

September 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

An educational empowerment initiative of the Abuja Grassroot Association of Nigeria, the PHPA ABUJA Grassroot Girls STEM Alliance (FGGSA), has announced the commencement of its scholarship programme for female science students in three selected Government Science Secondary Schools in the Federal Capital Territory. Under the initiative, the Alliance, in a statement signed by Mariam Haruna, said, it plans to grant scholarships to 200 girls to promote their participation and advancement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Particular attention will be given to promising girls from indigenous and underserved communities…

Taraba: New CP Assumes Duty, Pledges Intelligence-Led Policing

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

By Bashir Adamu, Jalingo The Taraba State Police Command has announced the assumption of duty of CP Edwin Ogbeghagha, psc, mnips, as the 34th Commissioner of Police in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Victor Mshelizah, said Ogbeghagha took over from CP Moorkwap Sebastian Dongshal, who retired from the Nigeria Police Force after a distinguished career. The statement said the new Commissioner brings extensive professional and operational experience to the Command. He said Ogbeghagha’s assumption of duty marks a renewed commitment…

VP Shettima begins 2weeks vacation; 1st leave since 2023

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has proceeded on a two-week leave, with effect from yesterday Thursday, marking his first official break since assuming office in May 2023. The development was announced in a statement issued yesterday by the Vice-President’s spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha. According to the statement, the leave will allow Shettima to dedicate time to study and reflection aimed at enhancing his capacity to continue serving the country. “The leave offers Senator Shettima an opportunity to review the administration’s ongoing programmes, deepen his understanding of emerging national and global policy issues, and…