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Presidential Hopeful Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Promises ₦605 Petrol, but Nigeria Has a Trust Problem
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim promises petrol at ₦605 per litre, but past fuel-price pledges leave Nigerians asking whether the figures can be trusted.
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ADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Kano-Katsina Rail Project on Fast Track: December Completion Looms for Transformative Infrastructure
The Nigerian federal government remains committed to commissioning the 284-kilometre Kano-Katsina railway project by December 2026, despite challenges like insecurity and land disputes. With physical completion at 80% and significant financial backing, officials express confidence in delivering this strategic infrastructure, with test runs already underway.Pelumi Ilesanmi
Tragedy in Port Harcourt: Police Shooting Sparks Outrage After UNIPORT Graduate Killed
A police shooting in Port Harcourt led to the death of 22-year-old Anthony Obodo, sparking youth protests and calls for justice. The Rivers State Police Command has detained the implicated officer, Corporal Alfred Louis, confirming an ongoing investigation into the incident which also left several others injured. Conflicting reports detail an alleged demand for money versus a failure to stop at a police checkpoint.Pelumi Ilesanmi
2027 Showdown: Atiku Vows to Unveil Explosive Evidence of Tinubu's Age
Atiku Abubakar, the ADC's 2027 presidential candidate, has controversially claimed President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old and unwell, asserting he possesses evidence to prove it. Despite official records indicating Tinubu is 74, Atiku defended his own renewed presidential bid, citing his health and competence, while also criticizing the government's handling of national insecurity. The claims have ignited widespread debate and reactions across Nigeria.Pelumi Ilesanmi
Nigerian Troops Neutralize Sokoto Terrorists in Fierce Encounter
Troops from the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, neutralised two terrorists and recovered weapons in Sokoto State's Rabah Local Government Area. The operation, following intelligence about rustled cattle, involved an ambush and a decisive response by the troops.Pelumi Ilesanmi