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The AUTHORITY NEWSPAPERS is published BY AUTHORITY MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS LIMITED with headquarters in Abuja - FCT. Our vision is to be the best newspaper in Nigeria and one of the best in Africa; operating as a viable business and serving the best interests of the citizens as the watchdog of the nation and defender of Nigeria's nascent DEMOCRACY. Founded 1st August 2015

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PIND Expands Youth Employment Program Through Market-Driven Skills Training in Bayelsa State

AuthorApril 8, 2026April 9, 2026

April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

Mr. Sam Ogbemi Daibo, Executive Director, PIND Foundation (centre), with grant beneficiaries during the issuance of Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) vocational skills training grants in...

News

Benin Diaspora in Nigeria rallies support for Wadagni ahead presidential poll

AuthorApril 8, 2026April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

By Jane Okeke The Benin Republic diaspora community in Nigeria has mobilised support for presidential candidate Romuald Wadagni and his running mate, Mariam Chabi Talata,...

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FG, partners unveil leasing scheme to end exploitative hire purchase for riders

AuthorApril 8, 2026April 9, 2026

April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

The Federal Government, acting through the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA), has joined forces with Century Information Systems Ltd (CIS) and the National Commercial Tricycle...

Metro

Wike moves against owner of collapsed Jikwoyi building

AuthorApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

By Daniel Tyokua The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of the owner of a building...

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Heavy rain destroys newly completed bus terminal in Abuja

AuthorApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

By Daniel Tyokua A heavy downpour has destroyed the newly completed bus and taxi terminal located in Kugbo area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),...

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Civil society coalition defends DIG Ochalla, against alleged smear campaign

AuthorApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

A coalition of civil society organisations has strongly defended the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Margaret Agebe...

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National Police Day: Tinubu unveils plan to modernise policing

AuthorApril 7, 2026

April 7, 2026

By Chesa Chesa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to deepen investment in modern law enforcement systems, training, and intelligence gathering as part of...

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Court sentences terrorism convicts to 20 years, life imprisonment

AuthorApril 7, 2026

April 7, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, sentenced some suspected terrorists standing trial for terrorism-related offences to various jail terms, including 20 years imprisonment...

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Forum of ex-South East Governors advocates support for Tinubu’s re-election

AuthorApril 7, 2026April 8, 2026

April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

From left.: Chief Martin Elechi,Senator Chris Ngige, Senator Dave Umahi, Gov. Peter Mbah (host), Ambassador Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Chief Okezie Ikpeazu. From Maurice Okafor, Enugu...

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GOC 82 Division, senior commanders visit troops in Orsu, assess operational progress at “Mother Valley”

AuthorApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

By: Zagazola Makama The General Officer Commanding 82 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, Maj.-Gen. OA Fadairo, alongside the...