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Local News

FG directs states to share electricity subsidy cost

Tijani Mariam February 3, 2026

The Federal Government has directed that state governments will now share the cost of electricity subsidy with the Federal Government, marking a major shift in Nigeria’s power sector financing. The decision, approved by President...

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Local News

LG funds: ALGON slams Osun APC over violation of Council finance law

VAM News February 3, 2026

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State, says the handling of local government funds by the APC violated the Local Government Finance Law. Hon. Sarafadeen Awotunde, ALGON Chairman, in a statement...

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Lifestyle Local News

Birthday: OOPA Celebrates Osun Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed

VAM News February 2, 2026

News Update The Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA) extends the warmest and most heartfelt birthday to Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State. In a congratulatory message signed by the...

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Local News

2 police officers arrested for robbery

VAM News February 2, 2026

THE Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two serving police sergeants in connection with a suspected armed robbery operation, leading to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and weapons. Police sources...

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Local News

Islamic cleric Sheikh Rigi-Rigi Kusfa dies at 57

Tijani Mariam February 2, 2026

A renowned Islamic cleric in Zaria, Sheikh Usman Idris, popularly known as “Rigi-Rigi,” has died at the age of 57. Malam Nasiruddeen Umar, also known as Baharu, a senior disciple of the cleric, disclosed...

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Local News

20-year-old mutilated body found inside bush

Tijani Mariam February 2, 2026

A 20-year-old lady, earlier declared missing by relations, has been found dead in the bush. Search operations conducted by close relations with the help of local security led to the discovery of the lifeless...

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Local News

Police rescue kidnap victims, arrest vandals

Tijani Mariam February 2, 2026

Benin City—The Edo State Police Command has rescued three kidnapped victims—a husband and his two wives in Ekpoma—and arrested eight suspected kidnappers, the Command said on Sunday. In addition, five suspects were arrested for...

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Education

Government reopens Kwara schools after weeks of closure

VAM News February 2, 2026

THE Kwara State Government has approved the reopening of all schools across the state from Monday, following weeks of disruption caused by security concerns in parts of the state. The decision was announced on...

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Local News Religion

Ondo at 50: Aiyedatiwa anchors State’s future on faith, justice, ethical leadership at thanksgiving service

VAM News February 2, 2026

News Update Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has attributed the survival and steady progress of the state over the past five decades to divine guidance, the resilience of its people and...

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Entertainment Local News

How Nigerian Singer, Nanyah died after snake bite in Abuja

VAM News February 1, 2026

News Update More facts have emerged regarding the death of upcoming singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, who passed away after being beaten by a Cobra inside her Abuja home. Ifunanya, aka Nanya_music or Soprano Queen, was...