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A’Ibom to Spend ₦1.6bn on Transport Allowance for CBT Applicants

The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved ₦1.6 billion as transport allowance for applicants participating in the ongoing Computer-Based Test (CBT) for civil service recruitment.

95News•12/5/2025

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UK Commits £12.4m to Back Nigeria’s Economic Reform Agenda

The United Kingdom has launched new programmes worth £12.4 million to support Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, focusing on governance, trade, and inclusive growth.

95News•12/5/2025

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Makinde Vows to Serve Oyo People Diligently Till End of Tenure

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has pledged to serve the people diligently until the very last day of his tenure, assuring citizens that he will not relent in delivering good governance and development projects.

95News•11/28/2025

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Omidiran Named Federal Character Commission Chair as Senate Clears 37 Others

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed former lawmaker Ayo Omidiran as Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), alongside 37 commissioners representing different states and geopolitical zones, in a sweeping approval that strengthens the leadership of one of Nigeria’s most critical agencies.

95News•11/27/2025

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Trump’s Threat to Send Troops to Nigeria Could Worsen the Insurgency Crisis (Part 1)

Expanding Trump’s threat to send U.S. troops to Nigeria through the lens of Afghanistan, Iraq, and Ukraine shows that foreign military interventions often worsen insurgencies, erode sovereignty, and create long-term instability rather than solving the root causes of violence.

95News•11/26/2025

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Guns Alone Will Not Save Nigerians From Bandits and Terrorists

Analysts and security experts argue that guns alone will not save Nigerians from bandits and terrorists. They stress that while weapons are necessary, the real solution lies in stronger institutions, intelligence-driven operations, community engagement, and addressing root causes such as poverty, governance failures, and corruption.

95News•11/26/2025

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Radda Signs N897.8bn Katsina 2026 Budget, Oborevwori Presents N1.66tn Delta Appropriation Bill

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has signed into law the state’s N897.8 billion 2026 budget, while Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has presented a record N1.66 trillion appropriation bill to the State House of Assembly, underscoring contrasting fiscal priorities across Nigeria’s regions.

95News•11/26/2025

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Sanwo-Olu Presents Record N4.2 Trillion 2026 Lagos Budget to Assembly

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled a proposed N4.237 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, tagged the “Budget of Shared Prosperity,” before the Lagos State House of Assembly, pledging to consolidate infrastructure, diversify the economy, and ensure inclusive growth for residents.

95News•11/26/2025

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Pakistan Army Chief Granted Expanded Authority, Deepening Military’s Long-Standing Influence in Politics

Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir has been granted expanded authority over security and strategic policy, reinforcing the military’s long-established influence as the country faces rising militant threats and political uncertainty.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/15/2025

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Anambra Election to Be Overseen by ‘Old INEC’ Structure

Despite the appointment of a new INEC chairman, the upcoming Anambra governorship election on November 8, 2025, will be conducted by the existing electoral structure, according to civic groups and analysts.

95News•10/31/2025