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  President Bola Tinubu strengthened his political base in the North yesterday, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi state declaring its support for him, amid divergence of opinions in the region as to whether to back the Nigerian leader in the 2027 presidential polls. The president got some reassurance of massive support from the region at a mammoth rally at the Haliru Abdu Multi-Purpose Stadium in Birni Kebbi, the state capital, where the party also adopted Governor Nasir Idris to fly its flag for a second term in 2027. A number of prominent northern figures have in recent times voiced opposition to the president’s yet-to-be-announced re-election bid about two years from now, with former Kaduna Governor, Nasir el-Rufai publicly saying the region will give Tinubu the Goodluck Jonathan treatment, Jonathan, an incumbent southerner, lost the presidential poll to Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. Also, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, ...

  The Director General of the Department of State Services, Adeola Ajayi, has said that the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, was denied a Canadian visa because he underrated him. Ajayi was reacting to comments made by the CDS regarding his visa application to the Canadian High Commission, which was unsuccessful. The CDS spoke at the maiden annual lecture of the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja. Musa had narrated how he and other top military officers were supposed to be in Canada for an official assignment but were denied visas. “Every disappointment is a blessing. Yesterday, I was meant to be in Canada. There’s an event to honour our veterans, those that were injured during battles, and we were meant to be there,” Musa had said. “We were invited with our team. Half has gone and half has been denied. It’s very disappointing,” lamented. The CDS added that the incident was a clear reminder that Nigeria must “stand on its own” and sho...

A tragic incident occurred today, Thursday, at the Government Girls Science Technical College, Potiskum, when a classroom block collapsed during school hours, leaving several students trapped under the rubble,  News360 Nigeria  reports. Eyewitnesses reported that emergency responders and school officials rushed to the scene to rescue the victims. The injured students were immediately taken to the Specialists Hospital, Potiskum for medical treatment. At the time of filing this report, hospital sources confirmed that several students are receiving treatment, while one has been confirmed dead. In response to the tragedy, officials from the Yobe State Ministry of Education have traveled from Damaturu to Potiskum to assess the situation. The cause of the collapse remains unknown, but authorities are expected to launch an investigation to determine the circumstances behind the incident. https://news360ng.com/tragedy-in-yobe-as-classroom-clock-collapses-on-students/  

  The Federal Government has announced a ban on fuel tankers above 60,000 litres from plying the Nigerian roads. The ban is likely going to take effect from March 1st, 2025, as revealed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The agency also specified that no truck with over 45,000 litres in capacity will be allowed to load products by the fourth quarter of 2025. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, Ogbugo Ukoha, NMDPRA Executive Director, Distribution Systems, Storage, and Retailing Infrastructure, said the decision was made in response to the increasing number of road accidents involving heavy-duty petroleum tankers. ”The first stakeholder’s technical committee met today to drill down and put timelines for about 10 resolutions that had been taken on how to drive down the significant increase that had been observed in relation to trucks and transit incidents and fatalities, ” he said. According to him, following deliberations inv...

  The Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. (Engr.) David Nweze Umahi, has emphasized that the adoption of Continuous Reinforcement Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology on roads in flood-prone areas, particularly those with high water tables and heavy traffic, is a significant step forward for Nigeria. Senator Umahi made this statement while inspecting the ongoing reconstruction of a 2.46-kilometre Special Intervention Project on the East-West Road in Delta State (CH.28+400-CH.50+300) on Tuesday, 18th February 2024. The project is being handled by M/S Truetech Global Investment Services Limited. The Minister praised the technology’s benefits, noting that "roads built with concrete will last between 50 to 100 years, while asphalt roads typically last only about 10 years". He highlighted that concrete is ideal for flood-prone roads, emphasizing its durability and suitability for areas with high rainfall and traffic volumes. “It’s the best thing for Nigeria, especially in regions wi...

  JUST IN: Three kidnappers caught in Victory Estate Ago Palace, Lagos. God help us ooo 🙏 https://x.com/Equityoyo/status/1891980615504761081?t=sgMlNo07Xocf_aERi5m4qQ&s=19 CSP Benjamin Hundeyin @BenHundeyin This matter was not reported to the Police. However, investigations have commenced to unravel what truly transpired, locate the men and take further necessary actions. The estate chairman, two other exco members and a resident are currently assisting the Police with the ongoing investigations. Further updates will be provided in due course. https://x.com/BenHundeyin/status/1892162707152867679?s=19 CSP Benjamin Hundeyin @BenHundeyin UPDATE ON FALSE KIDNAP ALARM IN AGO OKOTA In response to a viral video wherein some yet to-be-identified persons around Victory Estate, Ago Okota are seen beating and humiliating three (3) young men for being suspected kidnappers, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, today Wednesday, February 19, 2025 held ...