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The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development on Monday formally marked a leadership transition as the Minister of State, Rt Hon Yusuf Abdullahi Ita, handed over the affairs of the Ministry to the newly appointed Minister, Eng. Muttaqha Rabe Darma. Blueprint.ng learned that the handover ceremony, held at the Ministry headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, followed Darma’s confirmation and swearing-in …

A faction of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) led by Dr. Agbo Major has distanced himself from the resolution reached at the summit of opposition political parties held in Ibadan, Oyo State, last Saturday. Major, who spoke at a press conference on Monday in Abuja, said his party was not represented or officially involved in the coalition meeting. He …

Residents of Gurbi community in Kankara Local Government Area of ​​Katsina State have repelled a bandit attack, even as no fewer than 10 people were reportedly killed during the incident, eyewitnesses and local sources said.. The attackers are said to have stormed the community in the evening, but were prevented from entering the village after residents quickly mobilized and organized …

Troops of the Joint Task Force, ‘Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF-OPEO)” have rescued a kidnapped woman and recovered the ransom paid by the family in Plateau State. This was stated by JTF-OPEO Media Officer, Polycarp Oteh, in his statement, Monday, in Jos. Oteh said the victims were rescued on Saturday in a coordinated operation in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of …

Court remands six coup plot suspects to DSS custody The Federal High Court on Monday ordered a speedy trial for six people accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu, with the judge telling defense lawyers: trial comes before bail. Judge Joyce Abdulmalik of the Abuja Division granted the prosecution’s request for an expedited hearing and set four expedited …

The Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed an infographic claiming the Federal Government has introduced a new vehicle tax effective July 1. The NRS clarification was made in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Mr. Dare Adekambi, Special Advisor to NRS chairman, Dr. Zach Adedeji. According to Adekambi, the infographic directs private, commercial and corporate vehicle owners to …

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday barred journalists from covering the trial of six alleged coup plotters. The suspects were tried by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), over an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. Several journalists had arrived at the court at …

Emmanuel Benard and Victoria Uduak emerged as the top winners in the men’s and women’s categories at the Akalaka Spirit of the Warrior Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 16 fighters wowed fans at the Akalaka Spirit of the Warrior showdown held at Arena 21, National Council for Arts and Culture …

Reality TV star, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, aka Phyna, has defied criticism over her decision not to have children. The former Big Brother Naija star’s decision not to have children has sparked a new debate around personal choices and society’s expectations of motherhood. Phyna previously stated that she would rather keep a pet than be a biological parent, a comment that …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticized Seyi Makinde for comments referring to “Operation Wetie” during a recent opposition meeting in Ibadan. In a statement issued in Abuja, the party’s national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, described the remarks as dangerous and potentially harmful to national stability. Morka said the governor’s comments could be interpreted as inciting unrest, warning that …