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December 12, 2025

Bayelsa govt declares three days of mourning for late deputy gov

The government officially announced the sudden death of the deputy governor about 24 hours after his demise.

Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
December 12, 2025

Edo deputy governor mourns Bayelsa counterpart

Mr Idahosa extended heartfelt condolences to Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa, the Ewhrudjakpo family, and the people of the state over the loss.

Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo [Credit: Facebook]
December 12, 2025

Sales rep arraigned for theft of N6.7 million

The prosecutor said the defendant fraudulently converted the money for his personal use rather than remitting it to the employer’s account.

Local courtroom
December 12, 2025

Kaduna recorded 50 fire incidents, two deaths in three months: Official

The agency’s director, Paul Aboi, said the fire incidents were recorded across the Kaduna, Zaria, and Kafanchan zones.

Fire incident
December 12, 2025

Ex-lawmaker urges Ndi Igbo to unite, negotiate with other ethnic groups ahead of 2027

Mr Onuigbo said that without proper negotiation and consultation, the best interests of the Igbo people in Nigeria’s political space would not be maximally served.

Sam Onuigbo
December 12, 2025

Troops kill three suspected bandits, recover two motorcycles in Benue

Mr Zubairu said intelligence reviewed that the armed gang had been ambushing travellers.

Troops
December 12, 2025

Army, correctional service deepen collaboration in Edo

Mr Oyakhire added that the effective working relationship between both institutions would not only be sustained but also strengthened.

Ahmed Balogun on a courtesy visit to Sunday Oyakhire
December 12, 2025

Abia: Governor Otti appoints Emmanuel Meribole as acting SSG

Governor Alex Otti has approved the appointment of Emmanuel Meribole as acting secretary to the state government.

Abia Governor, Alex Otti
December 12, 2025

NACEST gets new rector

Olalekan Bamiteko formally assumed office as the 12th rector of the Nigerian Army College of Environmental Science and Technology, Makurdi.

NACEST building
December 12, 2025

NCCIDE honours top ICT-performing states

The honours were bestowed on the states at the closing of NCCIDE’s 13th Regular Meeting in Jos on Friday.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang