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Lalong hails Tinubu as Akwanga-Jos-Gombe-Biu-Maiduguri highway project begins
Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for turning into reality the long-awaited Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri Superhighway project. He described it as a historic intervention that will transform transportation, commerce, agriculture and security across the North-Central and North-Eastern regions of Nigeria. The post Lalong hails Tinubu as Akwanga-Jos-Gombe-Biu-Maiduguri highway project begins appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
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Malay Mail
· Jul 11, 2026
New Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao route opens to ease Malaysia-Thailand border congestion
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Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 2, 2026
President Tinubu Flags Off 700km Superhighway, Reaffirms Drive
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape with the flag-off of Section I of the Akwanga–Kaduna–Jos segment of the 700-kilometre Akwanga–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri Superhighway, describing it as another milestone under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Represented by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda,President Tinubu at [] The post President Tinubu Flags Off 700km Superhighway, Reaffirms Drive appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 29, 2026
Gombe gov swears in New LG chairpersons, charges them on grassroots development
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has sworn in the newly elected local government chairpersons, urging them to prioritise grassroots development, strengthen security and provide responsive leadership to their communities. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony on Monday, the governor described local governments as the tier of government closest to the people, stressing their vital role in [] Gombe gov swears in New LG chairpersons, charges them on grassroots development
Vanguard News
· Jul 6, 2026
Nigeria targets green industrialisation with critical minerals roadmap
By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria is positioning its vast critical mineral deposits as the foundation for a new wave of industrial growth, following the unveiling of a strategic roadmap designed to convert the country’s mineral wealth into investments in clean energy manufacturing and domestic value addition. The roadmap, presented by the Council for Critical Minerals Development in [] The post Nigeria targets green industrialisation with critical minerals roadmap appeared first on Vanguard News.
BERNAMA
· Jul 2, 2026
Politics : 'Work In The City, Live In The Countryside' Key To Syed Hussien's Vision For Mahkota
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Guineematin.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Conakry : Aboubacar Bangoura, nouveau maire de Kaloum, dévoile ses priorités
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Ghanaian Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Unite and drive community development -Rev. Builderman urges Ghanaians.
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· Jul 10, 2026
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Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 4, 2026
Open Letter: Why Tinubu must revive Almajiri schools
From the bustling streets of Kano to the busy junctions of Kaduna, the sight is familiar. At roadside restaurants, motor parks, markets and traffic intersections, young boys often wait quietly outside food stalls, hoping for a leftover meal or a small act of kindness from strangers. Some politely ask for alms. Others simply watch and The post Open Letter: Why Tinubu must revive Almajiri schools appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
Mwebantu
· Jul 6, 2026
Hichilema to Kabwe: ‘Eyes on the Ball’ as President Urges Focus on Jobs
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged residents of Kabwe to “stay the course” and keep focus on development, jobs and lowering the cost of living ahead of the August election. Addressing thousands, Hichilema greeted the crowd in Bemba and Nyanja: “Ba Kabwe. Muli bantu abasuma sana! Muli bantu babotu maningi!” Translation: “People of Kabwe. You are [] The post Hichilema to Kabwe: ‘Eyes on the Ball’ as President Urges Focus on Jobs first appeared on Mwebantu.
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· Jul 1, 2026
Reject shortcuts, live with integrity and avoid drugs – Mahama to youth
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· Jul 9, 2026
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 6, 2026
Muhyiddin ada kepentingan dalam program Jana Wibawa- Tengku Zafrul
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Arise News
· Jun 23, 2026
Tinubu To Mastercard CEO: Nigeria’s Youth Are Tech-Savvy And Ready For Global Digital Economy
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Guinee news
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· Jul 12, 2026
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